--- 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 / 568\ 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 14167 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 14167 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) - [Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4360/artificial-intelligence/software) - [Natural Language Processing Software (NLP)](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4412/nlp/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) ## Alternatives 1. 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It’s pretty easy to use. ----- ### "Gets the job done" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *16 September 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: As an Operations Manager in charge of a branch that has structured cabling, security and access control and AV teams Microsoft 365 was the tool that kept everyone working together. Excel and SharePoint were important for looking at and making sure the bids and estimates from all four areas were correct. Teams helped me talk with project managers on jobs without always having to leave messages. OneDrive and SharePoint made it easy to pass papers from office staff to field techs. > > **Cons**: The settings for permissions and sharing on SharePoint sites became hard to manage once there were multiple teams. Like AV, security, cabling and admin. Who needed different levels of access to the same folders for each job. It took a lot of work to keep things in order. Sometimes OneDrive had sync problems that made version issues happen on shared estimate spreadsheets. That was annoying when many people were working on bid documents at the time. The large number of apps in the package can also be much or confusing for people who are not very tech-savvy. > > I used it every day while running a branch with many different areas. It handled email, scheduling working together on documents and looking at bids enough that I never felt like I needed something else.. It did take some work and care to keep permissions and files organized across the different teams. ----- ### "Great program" — 5.0/5 > **Lela** | *1 May 2026* | Legal Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Lots of pros for Microsoft 365 from word to excel spreadsheets. Great software for all your needs. 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. ----- ### "Powerful Tools, but Often Complicated" — 3.0/5 > **Michael** | *11 June 2026* | Wholesale | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft 365 includes a comprehensive set of applications that cover just about every business need. The integration between tools like Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and OneDrive is a major strength. > > **Cons**: Many parts of Microsoft 365 feel more complicated than they need to be. The interface can be inconsistent between applications, and some areas still show their age from a UI perspective. The sheer number of features and settings can also make simple tasks harder to find and accomplish than they should be. > > Overall, Microsoft 365 is an incredibly capable productivity suite that offers virtually every tool a business could need. However, that depth comes with a tradeoff. ----- ### "Strenghts and Challenges with Microsoft 365" — 4.0/5 > **Stephanie** | *12 September 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fles and applications can be accessed securely from different devices and locations and strong integrations between outlook, word, and excel. > > **Cons**: Regular updates can occasionally change the user interface or introduce features that require users to adapt. ----- Page: 1 / 568\ 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