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Apple Business Essentials
by Apple · Cupertino, United States · Since 2021
Device management for small business.
- Starting price
- Pay as you go
- Free trial / plan
- Free trial
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.3
- transparency & India fit
What is Apple Business Essentials?
Apple Business Essentials is team chat & collaboration from Apple, based in Cupertino, United States and has been building software since 2021. Device management for small business.
Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.
Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size. Beyond team chat & collaboration, Apple Business Essentials also covers it service management & asset tracking.
What works well
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
What to watch out for
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market
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Apple Business Essentials features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Apple Business Essentials adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Channels, threads and DMs
- Video and voice huddles
- File sharing and search
- App integrations and bots
- Guest access for clients
- Wikis and knowledge bases
- Mobile apps with notifications control
- Admin controls and compliance
Apple Business Essentials pricing
Entry price
Pay as you go
Published subscription pricing, taxes extra
How Apple Business Essentials charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on apple.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Team chat & collaboration, IT service management & asset tracking
- Vendor
- Apple
- Headquarters
- Cupertino, United States
- Founded
- 2021
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Starting price
- Pay as you go
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Small business, SMB, Mid-market
- Made in India
- No
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Apple Business Essentials — frequently asked questions
What is Apple Business Essentials?+
Apple Business Essentials is team chat & collaboration by Apple. Device management for small business.
How much does Apple Business Essentials cost?+
Apple Business Essentials does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.
Does Apple Business Essentials offer a free trial or free plan?+
Apple Business Essentials typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.
Is Apple Business Essentials made in India?+
No. Apple Business Essentials is developed by Apple in Cupertino, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Apple Business Essentials best suited for?+
Apple Business Essentials suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for team chat & collaboration with it service management & asset tracking.
What are the best alternatives to Apple Business Essentials?+
Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Apple Business Essentials deployed?+
Apple Business Essentials is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Apple
Apple · Cupertino, United States · Founded 1999 · 29 products in our catalogue
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