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Microsoft 365 vs Zoho Workplace: catalog facts
Microsoft 365Zoho Workplace
Freemium

Free web versions are available. Desktop apps require a paid subscription.

Freemium

Listed as freemium, with paid plans for larger teams and more features.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web Web
  • The reference implementation of the formats everyone else has to match
  • Desktop, web and mobile apps with real-time co-authoring
  • Mail, chat, meetings and office editors in one platform
  • Includes WorkDrive for shared files
  • Subscription pricing, with the desktop apps behind it
  • Closed source, and heavily tied to a Microsoft account
  • Hosted only, with data on Zoho's servers
  • Geared towards business teams rather than individuals
Downloadable app, Hosted service Web application, Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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