Office 365 Storage Products - Comparison Matrix

All products allow access anywhere, anytime on any device
ProductDescriptionExample UsesStorage CapacityUser created? Backup / Recovery
OneDrive

Data storage linked to your personal account that allows sharing with internal and/or external people and syncing of files.

  • Storage of personal files
  • Sharing of files with colleges internal or external
  • Replacement for personal local network drives (U:/ drive)
1TBAutomatically provisioned for all staff and studentsUp to 90 days
SharePoint

Document storage for structured, persistent (multi year) team collaboration that allows sharing with internal and/or external people. Can include other features such as a visual calendar, tasks, team news and more.

  • Document storage and collaboration for long term projects or structured teams.
  • Committee management including – Agenda, Documents and Minutes.
  • Structured workflows and processes.
Up to 25TBRequested through serviceUONUp to 90 days
O365 Groups

Groups in Office 365 let you choose a set of people that you wish to collaborate with and provisions a collection of resources for those people to share. The provisioned resources are outlined below.

  • Project team collaboration and management
  • Collaboration on team initiatives
Up to 25TB (files)Self serbice through the application 
O365 Groups - Shared Inbox

Shared mailbox for group members. Members can elect to receive copies of emails to their personal mail box.

  • Internal group communication
  • Allowing external users to communicate with the group
  • Replacement for Distribution Lists
Up to 25TB (files)Self serbice through the application

? Asked MS

O365 Groups - Shared Calendar

Outlook calendar for group members.

  • Scheduling events and meetings
Up to 25TB (files)Self serbice through the application

? Asked MS

O365 Groups - Planner

A tool for group to organize, assign, collaborate and track tasks visually.

  • Organizing and prioritizing a group or individuals work.
  • Managing project tasks and assigning to team members.
  • Visualizing tasks you are required to complete
Up to 25TB (files)Self serbice through the application

Up to 30 days

(for content but not whole group)

O365 Groups - Notebook (OneNote)

A digital notebook for the group

  • Meeting notes
  • Action items (Outlook Tasks)
Up to 25TB (files)Self serbice through the application

As per the Groups SharePoint Team Site

O365 Groups SharePoint Team Site

A central repository for information, links and content relating to your group. Document storage for collaboration that allows sharing with internal and external people. Can include other features such as a visual calendar, tasks and more.

  • Group document collaboration
Up to 25TB (files)Self serbice through the application

Up to 30 days (for content but not whole group)