Software · head to head
Brain.fm vs Microsoft 365
Brain.fm
Software
Scientifically-designed music to enhance focus and productivity
- From
- $14.99/month
- Rated
- -
Microsoft 365
Software
Productivity apps with built-in AI, security and cloud storage in one plan
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Microsoft 365 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Brain.fm monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent); Microsoft 365 free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Brain.fm and Microsoft 365 actually diverge.
| Attribute | Brain.fm | Microsoft 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $14.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Desktop | Web |
| Founded | 2015 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Brain.fm
- Neuroscience-designed music
- Focus tracks
- Relaxation tracks
- Sleep tracks
- Offline mode
- Multiple genres
- Cross-platform access
- Ad-free experience
Only in Microsoft 365
Nothing recorded that Brain.fm does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Brain.fm
- Knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocksnot Microsoft 365
- ADHD individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentrationnot Microsoft 365
- Students preparing for exams with learning and meditation supportnot Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft 365 review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Brain.fm
- Monthly plan at $14.99/month significantly more expensive per unit than annual plan ($8.33/month equivalent)
- ADHD mode available only with active subscription; no trial access to specialised features
- No offline mode documented; requires internet connectivity for audio delivery
- Content library composition not published (proprietary vs. licensed music distinction unclear)
Microsoft 365
- Free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB
- Family plan tops out at 6 people and AI features cannot be shared across family members even on paid plans
Pricing, plan by plan
Brain.fm
$14.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Brain.fm review.
Microsoft 365
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft 365 review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Brain.fm if
- You need neuroscience-designed music.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- You also want focus tracks.
Questions people ask
- Is Brain.fm or Microsoft 365 better?
- Neither clearly leads. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month and Microsoft 365 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Brain.fm or Microsoft 365?
- Microsoft 365 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $14.99/month for Brain.fm and Free for Microsoft 365.
- Does Brain.fm or Microsoft 365 run on more platforms?
- Brain.fm runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop. Microsoft 365 runs on Web.
- Can I use Microsoft 365 for free?
- Yes. Microsoft 365 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Brain.fm starts at $14.99/month.
- What is Brain.fm best used for?
- Brain.fm is most often used for knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocks, adhd individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentration, students preparing for exams with learning and meditation support. Of those, knowledge workers requiring focus audio for deep work blocks and adhd individuals seeking neurologically-optimised audio for concentration are not what Microsoft 365 is typically brought in for.
- What can Brain.fm do that Microsoft 365 cannot?
- Brain.fm covers Neuroscience-designed music, Focus tracks, Relaxation tracks, Sleep tracks.