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Chebu vs Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 bundles Outlook with Office apps, storage, and Teams, billed per person. Chebu is built for founders and small teams, around one inbox for every address. Here's how they compare.
At a glance
Side by side
| Chebu | Microsoft 365 | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | One inbox for every address, shared addresses, sorting, search, and app email | Office suite: email, Office apps, storage, Teams |
| How billing works | Flat monthly plans, no per-seat billing | Per user |
| Custom domain email | Yes, with guided DNS checks | Yes |
| Personal and company mail in one inbox | Built in | Separate accounts |
| Works with Outlook desktop | Yes, over IMAP and SMTP | Yes |
Microsoft 365 is a trademark of its owner. This comparison covers broad differences as of the date published and may not reflect every plan.
Choose Chebu if…
- You want your team's mail running in an afternoon, without an admin course.
- You want one inbox for personal, company, and shared addresses.
- You want guided DNS checks that tell you exactly which records to add or fix.
- You'd rather pay one flat monthly price than pay per person.
Choose Microsoft 365 if…
- Your team works in Office documents and Teams every day.
- You need enterprise compliance and device management features.
- You want email, Office apps, storage, and Teams from one vendor.
- Your company already runs on Microsoft 365 and email is only one small part of it.
FAQ
Switching questions
Can I keep using Outlook with Chebu?
Yes. Connect Outlook to Chebu over IMAP and SMTP using an app password. IMAP runs on port 993 with TLS, and SMTP submission uses 587 or 465. Chebu shows the exact settings for each account.
Can I move from Microsoft 365 to Chebu?
Yes, if your current mailboxes are reachable over IMAP. Import them into Chebu, then point your domain's MX record at Chebu when you're ready. Each import job shows its status in settings.
What is the main difference between Chebu and Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 is an office suite billed per person. Chebu is built for founders and small teams, around one inbox for personal, company, and shared addresses, with flat pricing and no per-seat billing.
How does billing compare?
Microsoft 365 is billed per user. Chebu has a Free plan and flat monthly paid plans with pooled storage and no per-seat billing. See our pricing page for the details.
Can I keep Word and Excel and use Chebu for email?
Yes. Chebu works alongside the tools you already use. Moving your mail only changes your domain's mail records.
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