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Microsoft 365 Business vs Oracle Beehive comparison

Microsoft and Oracle are both solutions in the Content Collaboration Platforms category. Microsoft is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.2, while Oracle is ranked #30. Microsoft holds a 1.7% mindshare in CCP, compared to Oracle’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.
Microsoft 365 Business
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97% willing to recommend
Oracle Beehive
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  • 19 Comparison Views
100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Microsoft 365 Business and Oracle Beehive based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft 365 Business
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
244
Ranking in other categories
Mobile Device Management (MDM) (2nd)
Oracle Beehive
Ranking in Content Collaboration Platforms
30th
Average Rating
9.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Social Software (20th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Content Collaboration Platforms category, the mindshare of Microsoft 365 Business is 1.7%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Beehive is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Luca Turco - PeerSpot reviewer
Subscription model ensures continuous updates and connectivity across devices
The subscription model of Microsoft 365 Business is beneficial since it provides continuous updates, including functional updates and transformations of the product. This contrasts with older perpetual licenses that rarely received updates. The overall suite is very complete, and being tied to a vendor that improves week by week is of great value. Implemented features like sharing calendars and access to emails on multiple devices enhance basic functionalities that were previously lacking.
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Has an excellent Database Management System and high level of services, performance, and availability
We will need to implement prototypes in our data warehouse. We will have to implement and to support some different types of files like video, audio, pictures, and non-structured data. So we are working on that. We would like better integration for data security. We will have many partners, eight or nine external partners. We will still use our system to upgrade our warehouse. But with many partners, the data warehouse will not be unique. It will be a distributed data platform. So we would need and we are looking for many services to better manage the integrity and the use of all of the data. We are receiving all these data from trains and trucks that are working on the highways and on the roads. We will have to implement some facilities to adequately use all this data at a really high volume coming from IoT. So we are not choosing that and we will have to implement some services. Right now, we don't have any monitoring. We do have major density and access control, but when a user is in our environment, we do not have the services to really measure what he is doing. I will have to report in three months on the project and its evolution. I don't have the financials and the best practices regarding the financial models with costs and benefits for a major data platform with many partners. We will know what it will cost, but we will have to define some benefits because when I will be at the treasury board asking for a major project, they will ask me what would the benefits from that will be. I'm doing research into best practices. I know that the U.S. government has a platform like the one we want to build. It is a bigger one, from what I understand. I think that the state of California and maybe the state of New York has the type of platform we want to put in place. I would like to present more than just an article. I would like to have a reference model, to really be on target by showing the benefits that are possible down the road.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Channel access is the most valuable feature. I can access it via any machine. I can access it via Android application, via my browser, or via the Windows application. That is one reason I like it. The multi-functionality is another valuable feature. It has quite a lot of functionalities that enable us as a business to run."
"Overall, I have found it to be a good, reliable product."
"It is easy to use."
"I like everything. For me, this is a perfect product. It is rich in terms of features, and new functionalities are available very often. It is super straightforward to install, and their technical support is the best that I've ever seen."
"The two biggest value adds of the solution are having the ability to outsource the email and not having to manage the email server. It's just seamless. Having the most current versions all around and having things updating frequently by themselves ensures that everybody's got access to the same software."
"This is a good product that meets all of my requirements."
"Sharing screens, even on mobile devices, is great."
"It provides a single place to manage all of your tasks. It is easier to collaborate within our team or outside of them."
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"This solution has automated protection from downtime. High-availability is built into every component, and the backups are completely automated."
"We have really high level of services, performance, availability, and it is stable. Everything works together really well."
 

Cons

"I don't like the tool's administration which consists of crappy operations."
"The solution's technical support team takes time to respond to users, making it an area of the tool's shortcomings where improvements are required."
"Sometimes, it tries to be a little bit too clever in preempting things that you want to do. The settings can be pretty complicated. It has the desktop version and the cloud version. You can have settings in the cloud version that are impacting your desktop version, but you don't know because you can't see the settings like rules and other things. So, they need to think about the experience. It should be the same if you log in to the cloud or if you log in via desktop."
"If Business 365's documentation were better, then the user could read it and fix their issues by themselves. Microsoft could also add some more detailed pop-up troubleshooting messages. When a user has a problem, the messages they get don't help much."
"At times, the OneDrive lags, so the performance can be improved."
"The integration with other platforms could be improved."
"I am responsible for handling the licenses and was not happy with the amount of time spent during the auditing process."
"It's a little hard to use. It could also be cheaper."
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"The price of licenses is high and should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of its license should be improved. We have a contract for three years, but we pay on a yearly basis."
"We pay a monthly subscription fee for the license."
"If you go with Microsoft, they will give you 80 GB in advance and all those kinds of features. They will also keep asking you to go from E1 to E2, E2 to E3, and now E5. Their prices are high, but as long as the organization is happy to pay and your emails are working seamlessly, it shouldn't be an issue."
"I have no issues with the pricing and licensing is on a yearly basis."
"We are on an annual license for the solution. The solution could be cheaper overall."
"The licenses could be cheaper."
"There is an annual license to use this solution."
"It could be cheaper. It's cloud-based, and we pay a yearly subscription."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Real Estate/Law Firm
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft 365 Business?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft 365 Business?
The solution might be considered pricey for some, however, the comprehensiveness of the suite justifies its cost. It is generally still worth the money and is cost-effective when considering the pr...
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What needs improvement with Microsoft 365 Business?
Price is an area for improvement, as spending less money would always be preferable. However, the comprehensive nature of the solution justifies the cost.
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Also Known As

Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 F1, MS 365 Business
Beehive
 

Overview

Microsoft 365 Business is an essential tool for organizations focusing on emails, document management, and collaboration, leveraging its cloud-based applications for daily office tasks and remote work.

Organizations utilize Microsoft 365 Business to enhance productivity and ensure secure document sharing, integrating it with tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. It's widely used for business intelligence, mobile device management, and remote document access. Many businesses migrate to Microsoft 365 Business for better connectivity and efficiency, appreciating its seamless tool integration, which aids in financial functions and team collaboration. Users value its high productivity, extensive collaboration via Teams, and cost-effective subscription plans, despite areas needing improvement, such as admin panels, security integration, and user experience.

What are the most important features of Microsoft 365 Business?
  • High productivity without custom tools
  • Seamless integration across devices
  • Extensive collaboration via Teams, file sharing, and video conferencing
  • Offline access
  • Ease of use and simplicity in adding licenses
  • Security and cost-effectiveness of subscription plans
  • Auto-updating software
  • SharePoint, Power BI, OneDrive, Outlook integration
  • Unified cloud storage
What are the benefits or ROI users should look for in reviews?
  • Enhanced productivity and collaboration
  • Cost savings with subscription plans
  • Increased mobility and remote access
  • Improved document security and sharing
  • Seamless integration with business applications
  • Efficiency in business intelligence and mobile device management

In specific industries like finance and remote work-centric sectors, Microsoft 365 Business is implemented extensively for its robust document management, financial functions, and exceptional team collaboration capabilities. Its unified cloud storage and mobile access ensure teams stay connected and productive, regardless of location.

Microsoft

Oracle Beehive provides an integrated set of communication and collaboration services built on a single scalable, secure, enterprise-class platform. Beehive allows users to access their collaborative information through familiar tools while enabling IT to consolidate infrastructure and implement a centrally managed, secure, and compliant collaboration environment built on Oracle technology.

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Sample Customers

Urban Agriculture Co., The Detroit Wallpaper Co., TransBlue Facility Management, Garner Food Company
Oracle
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