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

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

Freemium

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

Web Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
  • Mail, chat, meetings and office editors in one platform
  • Includes WorkDrive for shared files
  • The reference implementation of the formats everyone else has to match
  • Desktop, web and mobile apps with real-time co-authoring
  • Hosted only, with data on Zoho's servers
  • Geared towards business teams rather than individuals
  • Subscription pricing, with the desktop apps behind it
  • Closed source, and heavily tied to a Microsoft account
Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app, 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 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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