Microsoft 365 Business vs Microsoft Office SharePoint Server comparison

Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Microsoft 365 Business is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.2, while Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is ranked #10. Microsoft 365 Business holds a 1.5% mindshare in CCP, compared to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server’s 8.3% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Microsoft 365 Business users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server users who would recommend it.

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76% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Content Collaboration Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft 365 Business vs. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server Report (Updated: March 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft 365 Business

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

244

Ranking in other categories

Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd)

Microsoft Office SharePoint...

Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms

10th

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 1.5%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is 8.3%, down from 9.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Luca Turco

ICT Manager at Calzavara S.p.A

Subscription model ensures continuous updates and connectivity across devices

The subscription model of Microsoft 365 Business is beneficial since it provides continuous updates, including functional updates and transformations of the product. This contrasts with older perpetual licenses that rarely received updates. The overall suite is very complete, and being tied to a vendor that improves week by week is of great value. Implemented features like sharing calendars and access to emails on multiple devices enhance basic functionalities that were previously lacking.

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Mehdi Hasankhan

Head of Development and Implementation at Arak Petrochemical Company

Easy to use but offers poor integrations with Oracle and has inflexible security configuration

I can't configure the current security I want. There are a lot of bots in it. Sharepoint doesn't integrate well with Oracle, and we use a lot of Oracle products at our company. Therefore, it makes more sense for us to go to Oracle instead of continuing to use Sharepoint.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The product's most valuable features are quick integration and video calls."

"The integration between the applications is the most valuable. I can share things using my phone, computer, and OneDrive. It is very stable and fast. It is also user-friendly and scalable."

"We are satisfied with the technical support, there are no issues."

"With Power BI and Power Applications you can do a lot of our automation within IT. It makes everything much quicker."

"The solution is stable."

"It is easy to use."

"The product is very flexible."

"It is easy to use. It has a lot of wonderful features."

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"The most valuable features for us are their document management list and hybrid forms. and We also use third party ad-dons to achieve workflows and other recent apps."

"The level of stability is good."

"The forms aspect of the solution, for example, the creation of surveys, is its most valuable aspect."

"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the fact that it doesn't require coding. You just need to configure it. You don't need to code before getting something running. It makes it very fast."

"The solution's most valuable aspects are its collaboration capabilities, its communications site and the innovation within the product itself."

"Ability to collaborate with others in one location."

"The solution's most valuable features is its document management. It allows sharing with external users and integrates well with Office apps and Microsoft Flow."

"Document management and records management features are the most valuable."

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Cons

"I would like to see more integration options."

"Its price could be better."

"The ability to manage the updates a little better would be helpful. Sometimes end-users will get a prompt in the middle of the day that they have to update. When there's a new update, then their system automatically starts to reboot, which can be ill-timed. Having a little more control over that would probably be welcome. Notices in regards to updates and being able to manage the timing around them or to be able to do it at off-times would be helpful."

"Microsoft Teams for Mac isn't good enough just yet. It's an aspect of the solution they can still work on."

"Other than the price, I have not had any issues with this solution."

"The pricing for Microsoft 365 is too high, and quality-wise, it does not meet high standards."

"The technical support process could be a bit more secure. The information should stay within the ticketing system itself and not be passed via email."

"The price is an area that needs improvement."

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"I think these tools do a pretty good job. There is only one area of improvement. Maybe Microsoft can invest a little bit more into the ease at which integration can be done with other third party applications."

"The solution needs to have more flexibility. The classic version had more flexibility, however, the modern version has many more limitations."

"Sharepoint doesn't integrate well with Oracle, and we use a lot of Oracle products at our company. Therefore, it makes more sense for us to go to Oracle instead of continuing to use Sharepoint."

"Workflows could be simplified."

"This solution is not very stable. It is useful to arrange data but it's not the best for big data. Sometimes we have issues with our reports as a result."

"Technical support could be improved. They are not fast enough, especially when we'll go deeper in the product itself. More complex issues make it very tough to find someone that can help you."

"The search feature needs improvement. I can never find the information I need when I use it."

"The GUI is outdated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive and the price could be lowered. For example, if I want to purchase a personal Office 365 subscription, they have pricing that does not have the flexibility to choose a wide range of storage sizes, you are limited to a lower amount. If you then switch to the Business version to receive the larger storage offering it is too large and expensive. If they would allow customers to choose the storage size on-demand it would be beneficial and a big improvement."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"Microsoft 365 Business could be cheaper."

"The cost of the subscription is fair."

"The licensing cost is reasonable."

"The tool’s licensing and pricing are interconnected. There are different levels of licensing."

"There is a licensing fee that is quite expensive. However, the solution is useful and the price is equal to the value."

"The solution requires a license which is expensive."

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"One of the reasons why we don't recommend the cloud version of SharePoint is the cost. With the on premise version, you pay for the license once. For the cloud version, there is a recurring fee. It is very expensive. They expect everyone to pay $20 or $30 per user per month."

"Pricing plans may be flexible depending on volume usage and your corporate relationship with Microsoft."

"It can be expensive for on-premises deployments, especially when you have to support SQL Server as your backend database. That's where the cost comes into play. SQL Server has its own licensing, which Microsoft keeps on changing. Therefore, it can become costly. In the earlier versions of SharePoint, version 2007 or 2010, they had an express version where the SQL Server licensing was free. It wasn't like a full-blown SharePoint. It was only a slimmed-down version. It used to be whatever your hardware costs. You would install the free software and work with it, but you were very limited in what you could do in SharePoint. If you wanted the SharePoint Enterprise Server with all the bells and whistles, then you had to pay more to get the SQL Server license based on the number of users or servers. The subscription model is different for cloud deployments. Licensing is per user and per month. The cost also depends on the storage required. If you have a lot of sites or documents, then you need to expand it based on your needs."

"There are some aggressive discounts offered by Microsoft for organizations that are not for profit, which we are, and it makes it quite attractive to consider."

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Computer Software Company

15%

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Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?

The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...

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Price is an area for improvement, as spending less money would always be preferable. However, the comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.

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Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business

Office SharePoint Server, MS Office SharePoint Server

Overview

Microsoft 365 Business is an essential tool for organizations focusing on emails, document management, and collaboration, leveraging its cloud-based applications for daily office tasks and remote work.

Organizations utilize Microsoft 365 Business to enhance productivity and ensure secure document sharing, integrating it with tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. It's widely used for business intelligence, mobile device management, and remote document access. Many businesses migrate to Microsoft 365 Business for better connectivity and efficiency, appreciating its seamless tool integration, which aids in financial functions and team collaboration. Users value its high productivity, extensive collaboration via Teams, and cost-effective subscription plans, despite areas needing improvement, such as admin panels, security integration, and user experience.

What are the most important features of Microsoft 365 Business?

High productivity without custom tools
Seamless integration across devices
Extensive collaboration via Teams, file sharing, and video conferencing
Offline access
Ease of use and simplicity in adding licenses
Security and cost-effectiveness of subscription plans
Auto-updating software
SharePoint, Power BI, OneDrive, Outlook integration
Unified cloud storage

What are the benefits or ROI users should look for in reviews?

Enhanced productivity and collaboration
Cost savings with subscription plans
Increased mobility and remote access
Improved document security and sharing
Seamless integration with business applications
Efficiency in business intelligence and mobile device management

In specific industries like finance and remote work-centric sectors, Microsoft 365 Business is implemented extensively for its robust document management, financial functions, and exceptional team collaboration capabilities. Its unified cloud storage and mobile access ensure teams stay connected and productive, regardless of location.

Microsoft

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) is a Microsoft software portal based on the ASP.NET framework. MOSS facilitates file sharing and collaboration, social networking, Web databases and Web publishing. It is hosted by Microsoft Windows Server and is accessible through Microsoft Office or the Web.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company

Del Monte Foods, Unicredit Leasing, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Nokia Czech Republic, Perkins Eastman, JLL, ICA, óxito Software, Dorset Software, PKP Cargo, Arcapita Bank B.S.C., AVE CZ, Chesapeake Energy

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