--- description: Review of Microsoft 365 Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Microsoft 365 | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Spreadsheet Software](/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) > [Microsoft 365](/software/397757/office-365) # Microsoft 365 Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397757/office-365 Page: 1 / 567\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/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 14144 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 14144 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.ie/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) ## Related Categories - [Spreadsheet Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4331/spreadsheet/software) - [Collaboration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4138/collaboration/software) - [Online Meeting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/852/online-meeting/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4366/productivity/software) - [Email Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/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. ----- ### "Driving Workforce Efficiency and Collaboration with Microsoft 365" — 4.0/5 > **Arnold** | *17 June 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Microsoft 365 is how seamlessly it brings people, communication, and information together in one platform. In a fast-paced organization like iQor, where teams collaborate across different locations and functions, having a reliable solution for email, meetings, file sharing, and document collaboration is essential. Microsoft 365 makes it easy for employees to stay connected, work efficiently, and access the tools they need without switching between multiple applications. The integration between Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint has significantly improved collaboration and productivity across the organization. I also appreciate the platform's strong security features and cloud-based flexibility, which support both remote and office-based employees. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Microsoft 365 is that, at times, it can feel like there is almost too much functionality packed into the platform. While the wide range of tools is a strength, it can also make the experience overwhelming for some employees who only use a small portion of the available features. Keeping up with frequent updates and new capabilities can be challenging, and there are occasions when users need additional guidance or training to get the most out of the platform. > > My overall experience with Microsoft 365 has been very positive. It has become a core part of how our teams communicate, collaborate, and stay productive on a daily basis. The platform provides a reliable and familiar environment that allows employees to work efficiently, whether they are in the office, working remotely, or supporting clients across different locations. What stands out most is how well the different applications work together. Being able to move seamlessly between Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and the Office applications has simplified workflows and improved collaboration across the organization. ----- ### "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 ----- ### "M 365 Review" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *29 May 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Dashboard is very very simple and easy to use. Entra ID havig P2 licenses is very important that have access to all the security and Conditional access policies. Security features in this and exchange admin centre specifically to email related excellent and very easy to deploy. In the Entra portal and Security admin the default security score based on existing configured policies is very helpful and then suggestions how we can implement more and make the secure score more. > > **Cons**: Support services now gets weak. Whenever you face an issue then you need to first reach out to the partner now from whom licenses are purchased. If issue is not resolved by the partner team then on your behalf they will raise a ticket to Microsoft which can take a lot of time now. ----- ### "Essential applications for all professionals" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *21 July 2026* | Banking | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft 365 has all of the office tools I need for my job. I am an Internal Auditor and I use Excel and Word daily. Microsoft 365 allows me to share documents and files with others and we can track changes for easy collaboration. My company also uses Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, which allows for easy communication by email and instant message and easy file sharing and storage. > > **Cons**: Meetings set up in Outlook are supposed to default to being Teams meetings. However, there has been a glitch a couple of times lately where I am unable to set up Teams meetings directly from Outlook. However, I’m not sure if this is an issue with Outlook itself or settings that my company has put into effect that lead to the glitch. > > I use Microsoft 365 every day at work and I could not do my job without it. I have had a very positive experience with it overall. ----- Page: 1 / 567\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397757/office-365?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/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