Understanding SharePoint Online Storage Pricing
Microsoft SharePoint Online, a cloud-based service, offers robust document management and collaboration features. One of the key aspects businesses consider when opting for SharePoint is its storage capacity and associated pricing. This article delves into SharePoint's storage pricing, helping you make informed decisions about your organization's needs.
Default SharePoint Storage Allocation
Microsoft provides each user with a certain amount of storage space. The default allocation is 1TB of storage per user, which is shared across SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams. This means that if you have 10 users, you'll have a total of 10TB of storage space.
SharePoint Standalone Plans
If you need more storage than the default allocation, you can consider SharePoint standalone plans. These plans provide additional storage space without the need to purchase full Office 365 licenses for all users. Here's a breakdown of the standalone plans:
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- SharePoint Plus 1: This plan offers an additional 1TB of storage per user, with a minimum of 10 users. It's priced at $5 per user per month.
- SharePoint Plus 2: This plan provides an additional 2TB of storage per user, with a minimum of 10 users. It's priced at $10 per user per month.
- SharePoint Plus 3: This plan offers an additional 3TB of storage per user, with a minimum of 10 users. It's priced at $15 per user per month.
Purchasing Additional Storage
If you need more storage than what's provided by the standalone plans, you can purchase additional storage in blocks of 10GB, 100GB, 500GB, or 1TB. The cost varies depending on the block size:
| Block Size | Price per GB per Month |
|---|---|
| 10GB | $0.20 |
| 100GB | $0.10 |
| 500GB | $0.05 |
| 1TB | $0.03 |
Purchasing additional storage in larger blocks can help you save money in the long run.
SharePoint Storage and Licensing
It's important to note that SharePoint storage is tied to user licenses. If you have a user with a full Office 365 license, they will have access to the default 1TB of storage. If you have a user with a SharePoint-only license, they will only have access to the storage provided by their specific plan.
Monitoring Your SharePoint Storage
Microsoft provides tools to help you monitor your SharePoint storage usage. You can use the SharePoint admin center to view storage usage by site collection, and you can also set up alerts to notify you when storage usage reaches a certain threshold.
In conclusion, understanding SharePoint's storage pricing is crucial for ensuring your organization has the right amount of storage for your needs. Whether you're using the default allocation, a SharePoint standalone plan, or purchasing additional storage, there are options available to suit a variety of budgets and storage requirements.
