Microsoft 365 Business Basic rose from $6 to $7 per user
Business Basic went from $6 to $7/user/mo (annual) and Business Standard from $12.50 to $14; Business Premium stayed at $22. Month-to-month Basic rose from $7.20 to $8.40.
What changed
- Price increase, 17%, Jul 1, 2026
- At 1 user: $7.20 → $8.40 a month ($14 more a year)
- Before: Business Basic $6.00 annual / $7.20 monthly commitment; Standard $12.50
- After: Business Basic $7.00 annual / $8.40 monthly commitment; Standard $14.00
- Existing customers: Existing customers keep current pricing until their first renewal after July 1, 2026
Cheaper alternatives to Microsoft 365
At 1 user, Microsoft 365 costs $8.40/mo. 1 business email & office suite costs less:
- Tuta: $4.21/mo (Revolutionary (monthly billing))
Microsoft 365 alternatives: 2 business email & office suites compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for Microsoft 365: Microsoft 365.