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Microsoft Exchange Online

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 1996

Hosted business email.

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Starting price
₹300/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Microsoft Exchange Online?

Microsoft Exchange Online is team chat & collaboration from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 1996. Hosted business email.

Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹300 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +30 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • −No permanently free plan
  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

Microsoft Exchange Online at a glance

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Microsoft Exchange Online features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Microsoft Exchange Online adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Channels, threads and DMs
  • Video and voice huddles
  • File sharing and search
  • App integrations and bots
  • Guest access for clients
  • Wikis and knowledge bases
  • Mobile apps with notifications control
  • Admin controls and compliance

Microsoft Exchange Online pricing

Entry price

₹300/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Microsoft Exchange Online charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on microsoft.com.

Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration
Vendor
Microsoft
Headquarters
Redmond, United States
Founded
1996
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹300/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Microsoft Exchange Online — frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Exchange Online?+

Microsoft Exchange Online is team chat & collaboration by Microsoft. Hosted business email.

How much does Microsoft Exchange Online cost?+

Microsoft Exchange Online's published pricing starts at ₹300/mo. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Microsoft Exchange Online offer a free trial or free plan?+

App Advisor's listing records a free trial for Microsoft Exchange Online. Confirm the current trial terms on Microsoft's official site.

Is Microsoft Exchange Online made in India?+

No. Microsoft Exchange Online is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States.

Who is Microsoft Exchange Online best suited for?+

Microsoft Exchange Online suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for team chat & collaboration.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft Exchange Online?+

Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Microsoft Exchange Online deployed?+

Microsoft Exchange Online is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Microsoft

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Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Founded 1975 · 78 products in our catalogue

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