Microsoft 365 vs Office 365
Microsoft 365 is the current name for the suite of productivity services and applications (Microsoft rebranded Office 365 to Microsoft 365 in April 2020).
Please see Microsoft 365 Plans
Microsoft 365
- A comprehensive subscription service that includes the latest Office apps plus additional cloud services and security features
- Includes Windows upgrades for some business plans
- Comes with advanced security and device management features
- More AI-powered features and cloud storage
- Available for both personal and business use
Office 365
- The older name for the service (pre-2020)
- Still used for some specific business plans that only include the Office apps
- Focused primarily on the core Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- More limited in terms of additional services compared to Microsoft 365
Both services include the core Office applications, now called Microsoft 365 Apps (See Updates here), but Microsoft 365 represents Microsoft’s broader vision of productivity tools that go beyond just Office apps. The main difference is that Microsoft 365 includes everything Office 365 had plus additional features, security tools, and services.
Here are the key additional features that Microsoft 365 includes beyond Office 365:
Security
- Advanced threat protection
- Data loss prevention
- Mobile device management
- Advanced authentication
Windows Benefits
- Windows 11 Enterprise (business plans)
- Windows autopilot
- Virtual desktop infrastructure
Cloud Integration
- More OneDrive storage
- Better Teams integration
- Cross-device syncing
- Real-time collaboration
AI Features
- Copilot AI assistance
- Advanced data analytics
- Smart compose/replies
- Meeting transcription
See also Microsoft 365 plans features table – jorgep.com
Please note: Microsoft Teams is not included in Microsoft 365 Apps anymore. See Microsoft Teams is not included in Microsoft 365
— Hope this helps!
