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#  Microsoft 365 vs SharePoint 

 Last Updated: May 11th, 2026 

Our analysts compared [Microsoft 365](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-365/) vs [SharePoint](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/sharepoint/) based on data from our 400+ point analysis of [Collaboration Software](https://www.selecthub.com/c/collaboration-software-tools/), user reviews and our own crowdsourced data from our [free software selection platform](https://www.selecthub.com/about/start-free-selection-project-site/?category=Collaboration Software&cta=collaboration-software-tools).

[Overview](#product-overview) [Pricing](#product-pricing) [Our Review](#product-analyst-summary) [User Ratings](#user-sentiment-section) [Features](#product-benefits-features) [Screenshots](#product-screenshots) 

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###  Products Insights

 Product Ranking 

## #1

 among all   
 Collaboration Software

## #3

 among all   
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 Price Starts From

$6/User, Monthly 

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$5/User, Monthly 

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 Pros

 What we like about Microsoft 365 and SharePoint:

* Bundles Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams into a single subscription
* AI features like Copilot help draft documents and surface formula suggestions in Excel
* Works from any device — desktop, browser, or mobile — without losing core functionality

* Centralized hub keeps team files organized and easy to access from one place
* Version history lets users track every document change and roll back when needed
* Power Automate handles approvals and notifications without manual follow-up

 Cons

 What we dislike about Microsoft 365 and SharePoint:

* Feature-heavy design can overwhelm users who only need basic collaboration tools
* Subscription costs add up quickly for large teams or budget-constrained organizations
* New users often face a steep learning curve navigating the full Microsoft ecosystem

* Syncing problems can surface when multiple users co-author large Excel files at the same time
* The interface feels dated compared to more modern collaboration platforms
* Finding documents is often difficult, and sharing access with team members can be cumbersome

###  Our Review

**Bottom line:** Microsoft 365 is the better fit if you need a full productivity suite — email, documents, video calls, and cloud storage all in one place. SharePoint makes more sense if your main goal is structured document management, intranet publishing, and workflow automation within an organization already running on Microsoft tools.

Microsoft 365 starts at $6 per user per month and SharePoint starts at $5 per user per month. Both bill on the same schedule, so the gap is small. What you're really deciding is whether you need the full app bundle or a more focused platform built around content and collaboration.

If you're already using Word, Excel, and Outlook daily, Microsoft 365 keeps everything under one roof. Teams handles video and chat, OneDrive handles file storage, and Copilot can assist across apps to help you draft faster and analyze data. It's a strong choice when your team needs to do a lot of different things and you don't want to manage multiple tools.

SharePoint is built for teams that need a central place to publish, organize, and govern content. Its version control is solid, and Power Automate lets you set up approval chains and notifications without writing code. It integrates tightly with the rest of the Microsoft ecosystem, so it's a natural extension if you're already there.

The tradeoff is complexity. SharePoint has a steeper setup curve, an older interface, and users sometimes struggle to find documents in large deployments. Microsoft 365 can also feel overwhelming for smaller teams that don't need everything it includes. If you want a focused document management platform, SharePoint is the call. If you need the whole productivity stack, Microsoft 365 is the better starting point.

###  User Sentiment Summary

 Microsoft 365 has a user sentiment rating of 91 based on 28098 reviews. SharePoint has a user sentiment rating of 82 based on 13522 reviews. 

![Excellent User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/excellent.svg) 28098 reviews 

![Great User Sentiment](https://www.selecthub.com/display/images/scores/great.svg) 13522 reviews 

 Synopsis

 Evaluating all review platforms, our market analysts have compiled the following user sentiment data.

 91%

of users recommend this product

 Microsoft 365 has a 'excellent' User Satisfaction Rating of 91% when considering 28098 user reviews from 4 recognized software review sites.

 82%

of users recommend this product

 SharePoint has a 'great' User Satisfaction Rating of 82% when considering 13522 user reviews from 4 recognized software review sites.

 User Review Scores

**FinancesOnline** 

n/a 

**5.0** (20) 

**G2.com, Inc** 

**4.6** (5175) 

**4.0** (7838) 

**GetApp** 

n/a 

**4.3** (3697) 

**Capterra Inc** 

**4.6** (13723) 

n/a 

**Gartner, Inc** 

**4.6** (2295) 

n/a 

**TrustRadius** 

**4.3** (6905) 

**4.0** (1967) 

###  Awards

SelectHub awards earned by these products based on a comprehensive analysis by our research analysts.

 Microsoft 365 stands above the rest by achieving an ‘Excellent’ rating as a User Favorite. 

![User Favorite Award]()

No awards.

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###  Product Basics

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 Comparison of Top Alternatives

[ Microsoft 365 Alternatives](https://www.selecthub.com/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-365/alternatives/) 

[ SharePoint Alternatives](https://www.selecthub.com/collaboration-software-tools/sharepoint/alternatives/) 

###  Screenshots

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###  Key Features

* **Document co-authoring** – Multiple users can edit Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files simultaneously, with changes syncing in real time.
* **Microsoft Teams integration** – Chat, video conferencing, and file sharing all live in one hub, so you don't need to jump between apps for communication.
* **AI assistance** – Copilot suggests edits in Word, generates formula recommendations in Excel, and helps speed up repetitive writing and analysis tasks.
* **Workflow automation** – Power Automate lets you connect Microsoft 365 apps and third-party services to build automated processes without coding.

* **Version control** – Every document change is tracked, and users can roll back to any previous version to protect document integrity during collaboration.
* **Intranet publishing** – Team sites and communication sites let you share news, files, and resources across the organization from a central location.
* **Powerful search engine** – Results appear before you finish typing and are grouped by type, making it easier to locate content across large document libraries.
* **Customizable pages** – Web parts let you embed videos, documents, data dashboards, and Yammer feeds directly in site pages to match your team's needs.

###  Top Alternatives in Collaboration Software 

[  Bublup ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/bublup/) [  Conceptboard ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/conceptboard/) [  Confluence ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/confluence/) [  Google Admin ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/google-admin/) [  Google Workspace ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/google-workspace/) [  Microsoft 365 Business ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-365-business/) [  Microsoft 365 Copilot ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-365-copilot/) [  Microsoft 365 Education ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-365-education/) [  Microsoft 365 Enterprise ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-365-enterprise/) [  Microsoft Lists ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-lists/) [  Microsoft Loop ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/microsoft-loop/) [  Miro ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/miro/) [  Notion ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/notion-so/) [  Rocket Chat ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/rocket-chat/) [  SharePoint ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/sharepoint/) [  Slack ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/slack/) [  Slite ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/slite/) [  Vyopta ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/vyopta/) [  Zimbra ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/zimbra/) [  Zoom Workplace ](https://www.selecthub.com/p/collaboration-software-tools/zoom-workplace/) 

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