Microsoft 365 Backup
Microsoft 365 Backup is a web-based backup service for Microsoft 365 data.
What Microsoft 365 Backup is
Microsoft 365 Backup is a web-based backup service for Microsoft 365 data. It supports Exchange Online, SharePoint, and OneDrive, with granular restores and point-in-time restore options. Backups run multiple times daily, and the service includes ransomware protection. Microsoft Teams backup is not supported. There is no free plan. Organizations choosing the service should account for the Azure subscription requirement and check that the lack of Teams backup fits their recovery needs. Its restore options let users target individual data or a point in time, while the backup frequency provides multiple daily backup runs. Microsoft 365 Backup is accessed on the web and is priced on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Good
- Multiple daily backups
- Granular restore support
- Point-in-time restore support
- Ransomware protection included
- Restores are free
Watch out
- Microsoft Teams backup is not supported
- No free plan
- Azure subscription required
Who it suits
It suits organizations looking to back up Exchange Online, SharePoint, or OneDrive data and restore it at a chosen point in time. It is not suitable for teams that need Microsoft Teams backup from this service.
Verdict
Microsoft 365 Backup covers key Microsoft 365 data services and offers granular and point-in-time restores. Consider the missing Teams backup and Azure subscription requirement before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Microsoft 365 Backup's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pay as you go | $0.15 a month | Protected Microsoft 365 backup storage · Restores are free · Azure subscription required · Pay-as-you-go pricing |
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