--- description: Review of Microsoft 365 Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft 365 | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) > [Microsoft 365](/software/397757/office-365) # Microsoft 365 Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365 Page: 1 / 564\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365?page=2) > Microsoft 365, formerly Office 365, is a suite of office collaboration and productivity applications. The software encompasses modules that enables the use of Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based solutions such as Skype, Exchange and SharePoint. While Microsoft 365 can be deployed through single sign-on leveraging an Active Directory, the software’s functions can be configured on the online portal. It provides products such as OneDrive, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint, MicrosoftTeams and SharePoint. Primary features of Microsoft 365 comprise hosted services, office applications, updates, collaboration tools and Microsoft 365 Education. Additionally, users can leverage the suite for cross-platform efficiency, updated workflow, on-air meetings, cloud collaboration and email hosting. Catering to businesses and homes, Microsoft 365 can be accessed via web, iOS or Android operating system. It also provides on-premise solution for enterprises. Support is provided via email, phone and an online help desk. Pricing is per user per month. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 14077 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 14077 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Microsoft 365 Business Basic: $6.00 Microsoft 365 Business Basic USD$6.00user/month Microsoft 365 Business Standard: $12.50 Microsoft 365 Business Standard USD$12.50user/month Microsoft 365 Business Premium: $22.00 Microsoft 365 Business Premium USD$22.00user/month - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Latvian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian - **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea and 9 more ## Features - @mentions - API - Activity Tracking - Address Book - Alerts/Notifications - Appointment Management - Archiving & Retention - Audit Trail - Authentication - Booking Management - Brainstorming - Calendar Management - Calendar/Reminder System - Chat/Messaging - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Conferencing - Contact Management - Content Creation ## Integrations (12 total) - Google Drive - Microsoft Bookings - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft OneNote - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft Planner - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Word - OneDrive - Zoom Workplace ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) ## Related Categories - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4138/collaboration/software) - [Online Meeting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/852/online-meeting/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Email Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3433/email-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Whether it be document prep or a spreadsheet or even PowerPoint. > > **Cons**: The only con that i know of is it's a little costly for a subscription whether it be monthly or yearly. > > Pretty great experience with Microsoft 365 from word to excel or even power point, whatever your needs may be. ----- ### "Handy place for mail and file management\!" — 4.0/5 > **Hannah** | *5 May 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is a handy application for mail and other data and file management. I appreciate how well it syncs with calendars and other applications. > > **Cons**: At the moment I cannot think of anything that I did not like about this product but I am still required to type 100 characters. ----- ### "Security mandated switch from google" — 1.0/5 > **Elizabeth** | *7 April 2026* | Government Relations | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: The security features are why we had to switch to Microsoft. It is CMMC compliant for DOW contracts. > > **Cons**: It is stated and not as user-friendly to manage your inbox or use as Google Gmail docs, etc. feels like a legacy 1980s product > > Still resending that we had to switch to this because of security requirements. Inbox management is terrible and nothing is as intuitive as gmail ----- ### "Microsoft 365 review" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *13 March 2026* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Simplified licensing compared to standalone Microsoft products, all the core tools we use are in one place (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint). Works well across devices and supports remote work Strong collaboration tools, especially for email, meetings, and shared documents. Regular updates without having to manage version upgrades > > **Cons**: Setup and configuration can be more complex than expected, especially around security and permissions. Some features change frequently, which can be frustrating for users. Costs can add up as you add users or higher‑tier licenses Not everything is intuitive, particularly for non‑technical users > > Microsoft 365 has been a solid move for us overall. We switched to get away from managing individual Microsoft licenses, which had become a real headache. Having everything bundled under one subscription has made things much easier to manage and more predictable from a cost and admin standpoint. ----- ### "MS365 - Unmatched value for your buck" — 5.0/5 > **Sandeep** | *13 April 2026* | Law Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: MS365 is amazing for business. Having all of the programs that I use on a daily basis (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), integrated into one package that I can access and update through one administrator section is so easy to use. MS also has one of thee best customer support services I have ever experienced. You submit a ticket and within minutes you have some responding to your inquiry or calling you. The representatives spend whatever time is needed to get you the answer you need and will follow up repeatedly to ensure your issue has been fully resolved. Shockingly good customer service for such a large company. Also, the value you get for your money is unparalleled. The cost is minimal to get so many programs all in one account. > > **Cons**: If I had one complaint it would be the somewhat difficulty of deleting an account. Sometimes I have turnover in my company and I have to delete and start employee email accounts. I wish there was an easier way to complete the deleting process and that once you delete a user, its deleted. But you actually have to delete the license as well, but sometimes its an annual subscription so you can't delete it without assistance. But customer support has always helped me get around that, but it takes time to create a ticket and have calls, etc. > > Fantastic experience. I love it and can't see myself every using any other system. The value you get for the cost is unmatched. ----- Page: 1 / 564\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/397757/office-365) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data