{"id":4671,"date":"2025-05-01T09:45:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T09:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/?p=4671"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:31:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T13:31:27","slug":"compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Compare Microsoft 365 Plans &amp; Features: Choose the Right Office 365 Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"block_sum\"><em><strong>Summary: <\/strong>Office 365 is a popular suite of productivity applications, cloud storage, and advanced security features. People trust this platform for businesses and for running large organizations. If you are also one of them, choosing the right subscription plan would be confusing for you. Obviously, it is with so many plans like Business Basic, Standard, Premium, and various Enterprise plans. Therefore, to help you out, we will discuss all plans and compare pricing for Office 365 in this write-up.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Microsoft_365_Plans_Pricing_Overview\" >Microsoft 365 Plans Pricing Overview<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Microsoft_365_Business_Plans_Comparison_for_Small_Businesses\" >Microsoft 365 Business Plans Comparison (for Small Businesses)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Compare_Microsoft_365_Enterprise_Plans_for_Large_Businesses\" >Compare Microsoft 365 Enterprise Plans (for Large Businesses)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Office_365_Enterprise_Plans_E1_vs_E3_vs_E5-_A_Clear_Comparison\" >Office 365 Enterprise Plans: E1 vs E3 vs E5- A Clear Comparison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Office_365_E1_%E2%80%93_The_Basic_Yet_Capable_Plan\" >Office 365 E1 \u2013 The Basic Yet Capable Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Office_365_E3_%E2%80%93_The_Balanced_Middle_Ground\" >Office 365 E3 \u2013 The Balanced Middle Ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Office_365_E5_%E2%80%93_The_Complete_Powerhouse\" >Office 365 E5 \u2013 The Complete Powerhouse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Whats_Common_in_Office_365_E1_E3_and_E5_Plans\" >What\u2019s Common in Office 365 E1, E3, and E5 Plans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Easy_Price_Comparison_of_Office_365_E1_E3_and_E5_Plans\" >Easy Price Comparison of Office 365 E1, E3, and E5 Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Which_Apps_Do_You_Get_with_Office_365_E1_E3_and_E5_Plans\" >Which Apps Do You Get with Office 365 E1, E3, and E5 Plans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Office_365_E1_vs_E3_vs_E5_Security_Features_Comparison\" >Office 365 E1 vs E3 vs E5: Security Features Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Office_365_vs_Microsoft_365_Enterprise_Plan_Whats_the_Difference\" >Office 365 vs Microsoft 365 Enterprise Plan: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#How_Microsoft_365_Enterprise_and_Business_Plans_Differ\" >How Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Business Plans Differ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Additional_Tips\" >Additional Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/compare-microsoft-office-365-plans-and-features\/#FAQ\" >FAQ-<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Microsoft_365_and_Office_365_Plans_the_Same\"><\/span>Are Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Plans the Same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the most common confusion among users. We often understand that Microsoft 365 and Office 365 can be used interchangeably, so they are the same. Well, you&#8217;re close, but there\u2019s more to it.<\/p>\n<p><em>No, Office 365 and Microsoft 365 are not exactly the same<\/em>. You can understand this by thinking of a bigger package, <strong>Microsoft<\/strong> <strong>365,<\/strong> and <strong>Office 365<\/strong> as a component. Office 365 comes with various productivity tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook, and Microsoft bundles it all with Windows updates, security tools, and more.<\/p>\n<p>In short, if O365 is a software, Microsoft 365 is a software with added protection, support, and OS tools, all in one plan. So, now let&#8217;s come to the pricing for Office 365 plan.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_365_Plans_Pricing_Overview\"><\/span>Microsoft 365 Plans Pricing Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whenever you are going to purchase a subscription or a commodity, what comes first to your mind is \u201cPrice\u201d. Therefore, given below is a table to help you better understand Office 365 costing for businesses and enterprises:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Subscription Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Cost Per Month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Cost per Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 Business Basic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$5.7\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$57\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Business Basic With Teams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$7.2\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$72\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 Business Standard<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$12.3\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$123\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Business Standard With Teams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$15\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$150\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 Business Premium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$23.7\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>237\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Business Premium With Teams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$26.4\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$264\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 Apps for Business<\/p>\n<p><strong>(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, &amp; Outlook)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$9.9\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$99\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$12 x 12\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 E3 (no Teams)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$33.75 x 12\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 E5 (no Teams)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$54.75 x 12\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 F1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$2.25 x 12\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft 365 F3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$8 x 12\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Office 365 E1 (no Teams)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$9.3\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$9.3\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Office 365 E3 (no Teams)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$24.9\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$249\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Office 365 E5 (no Teams)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$42.9\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$429\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Teams Enterprise<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$6.3\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$63\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Teams Essentials<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$4.80\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$48\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Windows 365 Basic<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$31\/User\/Month<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Windows 365 Standard<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$41\/User\/Month<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Windows 365 Premium<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$66\/User\/Month<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/compare-office-365-plans-pricing.png\" alt=\"Compare Office 365 Plans &amp; Features Pricing\" width=\"650\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/compare-office-365-plans-pricing.png 650w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/compare-office-365-plans-pricing-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This table will make Microsoft 365 plans understanding more simplified for you. Here are the pointers to mark:<\/p>\n<div class=\"user-query mb-3\">\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 Business Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are made for small businesses.<\/li>\n<li>You get apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>Some plans also include Microsoft Teams for chatting and meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 Apps Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These give you only the main Office apps (Word, Excel, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t get extra services like Teams, email, or device management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Enterprise Plans (E3 &amp; E5)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are for large companies or organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Offers more features, stronger security, and more data control.<\/li>\n<li>You pay per user each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>F Plans (Frontline Workers)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These are cheaper plans meant for workers like retail staff or factory employees.<\/li>\n<li>They give only basic access, mostly Teams and email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Microsoft Teams Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teams (the chat and meeting app) also comes as a separate plan.<\/li>\n<li>You can subscribe to just Teams if that\u2019s all you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Windows 365 Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This lets you use a Windows desktop in the cloud.<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s like logging into your Windows computer from anywhere.<\/li>\n<li>You pay monthly, per user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Microsoft_365_Business_Plans_Comparison_for_Small_Businesses\"><\/span>Microsoft 365 Business Plans Comparison (for Small Businesses)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Microsoft Office 365 business plan was formerly known as Office 365 Business. However, these are now part of <strong>Microsoft 365 Business<\/strong>. If your company has fewer than or equal to 300 employees, this is the plan you need to purchase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Characteristics of Different Microsoft 365 Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 Business Basic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #72d79f40;\">\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 Business Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 Business Premium<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<ul>\n<li>1 TB OneDrive Storage<\/li>\n<li>SharePoint<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Teams<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Planner<\/li>\n<li>Yammer<\/li>\n<li>Custom email addresses<\/li>\n<li>Supports up to 300 users<\/li>\n<li>Spam &amp; malware protection<\/li>\n<li>24\u00d77 Web &amp; Phone Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #72d79f40;\">\n<ul>\n<li>1 TB OneDrive Storage<\/li>\n<li>FastTrack deployment support<\/li>\n<li>Desktop versions of Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)<\/li>\n<li>Web versions of Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)<\/li>\n<li>24\u00d77 Web &amp; Phone Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<ul>\n<li>FastTrack deployment support<\/li>\n<li>24\u00d77 Web &amp; Phone Support<\/li>\n<li>Desktop versions of Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)<\/li>\n<li>Web versions of Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) &#8211; 1 TB OneDrive Storage<\/li>\n<li>50 GB Mailbox with custom domain<\/li>\n<li>Skype for Business<\/li>\n<li>SharePoint<\/li>\n<li>Full Office desktop apps<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Bookings<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Planner<\/li>\n<li>FastTrack Deployment Support<\/li>\n<li>24\u00d77 Web &amp; Phone Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Explore what the plan offers and how each plan is different, so that you can pick the right one for your team!<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Microsoft 365 Business<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Basic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Premium<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Word<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Web\/Mobile Versions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Excel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Web\/Mobile Versions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>PowerPoint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Web\/Mobile Versions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Outlook<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Web\/Mobile Versions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Teams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>OneDrive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>SharePoint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Exchange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Clipchamp<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Loop<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Entra ID<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Intune<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Defender for Business<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Azure Information Protection<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2705<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compare_Microsoft_365_Enterprise_Plans_for_Large_Businesses\"><\/span>Compare Microsoft 365 Enterprise Plans (for Large Businesses)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you are running a company with approximately 300 employees, Microsoft 365 Business is a great fit. However, for a large organization, this won\u2019t be suitable. Therefore, the Office 365 Enterprise Plan is worth investing in. It offers three license types: Office 365 E5, E3, or E1 with different features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Due to some legal rules, Microsoft no longer includes the <strong>Teams app<\/strong> in its enterprise plans by default. However, you can still get Microsoft Teams separately if your team needs it.<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<p><strong>Office 365 Enterprise E1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #72d79f40;\">\n<p><strong>Office 365 Enterprise E3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<p><strong>Office 365 Enterprise E5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<ul>\n<li>50 GB Mailbox storage<\/li>\n<li>Skype for Business (IM, meetings, presence)<\/li>\n<li>OneDrive for Business<\/li>\n<li>SharePoint, Yammer, video sharing<\/li>\n<li>1 TB file storage<\/li>\n<li>eDiscovery search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #72d79f40;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Includes all E1 features<\/li>\n<li>Office desktop apps<\/li>\n<li>Legal compliance &amp; email archiving<\/li>\n<li>Data loss prevention &amp; message encryption<\/li>\n<li>Azure Rights Management<\/li>\n<li>Unlimited OneDrive storage<\/li>\n<li>Hosted voicemail support<\/li>\n<li>eDiscovery export &amp; case management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Includes all E3 features<\/li>\n<li>Advanced security: Safe links, safe attachments<\/li>\n<li>Enterprise voice features (Cloud PBX)<\/li>\n<li>PSTN conferencing<\/li>\n<li>Cloud call management<\/li>\n<li>Power BI Pro &amp; MyAnalytics<\/li>\n<li>Advanced eDiscovery &amp; governance<\/li>\n<li>Customer Lockbox &amp; threat protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_365_Enterprise_Plans_E1_vs_E3_vs_E5-_A_Clear_Comparison\"><\/span>Office 365 Enterprise Plans: E1 vs E3 vs E5- A Clear Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you now confused between the three licenses of the Office 365 Enterprise plans? Well, the decision often boils down to balancing your business needs, security requirements, and budget. So, here&#8217;s a simplified breakdown of the three main plans: E1, E3, and E5.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_365_E1_%E2%80%93_The_Basic_Yet_Capable_Plan\"><\/span>Office 365 E1 \u2013 The Basic Yet Capable Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re just stepping into the Microsoft cloud ecosystem, E1 is a great starting point. It covers all the essentials like professional <strong>email (50 GB mailbox)<\/strong>, <strong>OneDrive for Business (1 TB storage)<\/strong>, <strong>SharePoint<\/strong>,<strong> Yammer,<\/strong> and <strong>Teams<\/strong> for collaboration.<\/p>\n<p>This plan doesn\u2019t offer desktop versions of Office apps, but you do get full access to their web-based versions. It&#8217;s ideal for businesses on a budget or teams that work mostly online.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_365_E3_%E2%80%93_The_Balanced_Middle_Ground\"><\/span>Office 365 E3 \u2013 The Balanced Middle Ground<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The E3 plan strikes a perfect balance between productivity and security. In addition to everything in E1, it includes d<strong>esktop versions of Office apps<\/strong> for up to <strong>5 devices per user<\/strong>. It also ramps up security with features like <strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP),<\/strong> <strong>message encryption, email archiving,<\/strong> and <strong>legal compliance tools<\/strong>. If your organization handles sensitive data but doesn\u2019t need voice calling features, E3 offers great value.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_365_E5_%E2%80%93_The_Complete_Powerhouse\"><\/span>Office 365 E5 \u2013 The Complete Powerhouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>E5 is the most advanced plan, built for organizations that demand top-tier security, compliance, and analytics. It includes all features of E3 and adds advanced <strong>threat protection (ATP), Microsoft Defender tools, Power BI Pro,<\/strong> and <strong>MyAnalytics. <\/strong>It also adds <strong>enterprise voice capabilities<\/strong> like <strong>Cloud PBX<\/strong> and <strong>PSTN conferencing<\/strong>. If your business handles critical or regulated data and requires top-notch insights and call management, E5 is the best choice.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Common_in_Office_365_E1_E3_and_E5_Plans\"><\/span>What\u2019s Common in Office 365 E1, E3, and E5 Plans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For proper comparison, it&#8217;s important to look at differences as well as similarities. Therefore, here is what these plans have in common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All three plans, E1, E3, and E5, are subscription-based. So, you can pay monthly or yearly.<\/li>\n<li>You won\u2019t get Microsoft Teams included by default. Now, you have to purchase it separately.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>AI-powered Co-Pilot<\/strong> feature can be added to any of these plans.<\/li>\n<li>Irrespective of the plan you opt for, <strong>Admins<\/strong> get access to the <strong>Admin Center<\/strong> to manage users&#8217; activity and settings.<\/li>\n<li>Basic tools like email, OneDrive, and web\/mobile Office apps are the same across all three.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now, you must be wondering what the difference is. So, the difference is in price, app availability, and security. Explore further.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Price_Comparison_of_Office_365_E1_E3_and_E5_Plans\"><\/span>Easy Price Comparison of Office 365 E1, E3, and E5 Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how much each plan costs if you buy directly from Microsoft:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Costing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Office 365 E1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Office 365 E3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Office 365 E5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Monthly Price\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$9.30<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$24.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$42.90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Yearly Price\/User<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$93.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$249.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>$429.00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/enterprise\/office365-plans-and-pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft<\/a> (Official Website)<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Note: <\/em><\/strong><em>These prices are in US dollars and may vary by country or local taxes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Few Things to Know Before You Buy<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual vs. Monthly Billing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you choose an annual subscription, you can still pay monthly at a lower rate. But if you choose a monthly subscription, you\u2019ll pay extra per user\u2014around $1.65 more for E1, $4.25 more for E3, and $7.25 more for E5.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Trial First<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can start with a 1-month free trial. After that, it automatically switches to the yearly plan unless you cancel or change it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prices Can Differ<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The actual price might be slightly different depending on where you live or if you&#8217;re buying through a vendor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price Isn&#8217;t Everything<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t just look at the cost. The real value comes from the features and apps included in each plan. We\u2019ll show a clear table next to help you compare what&#8217;s inside each one.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Apps_Do_You_Get_with_Office_365_E1_E3_and_E5_Plans\"><\/span>Which Apps Do You Get with Office 365 E1, E3, and E5 Plans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Examine the table to see which apps are available in each plan:<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Available Apps<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Office 365 E1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Office 365 E3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Office 365 E5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Word<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Web\/Mobile Only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Excel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Web\/Mobile Only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>PowerPoint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Web\/Mobile Only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Outlook<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>OneDrive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Access<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Desktop only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Desktop only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Publisher<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Desktop only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714 (Desktop only)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Exchange<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Sharepoint<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Viva Engage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Viva Insights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Bookings<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>OneNote<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Delve<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Stream<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Sway<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Forms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Power Apps<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Power Automate<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Planner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft To Do<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Power BI Pro<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u274c<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u2714<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Summary-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Office 365 E5<\/strong> includes everything in E3, and additionally, Power BI Pro, which offers advanced data analytics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office 365 E3<\/strong> gives full desktop versions of all main Office apps and good coverage across tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office 365 E1<\/strong> has web and mobile versions only for core apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It lacks full desktop access, which limits offline work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Next, let\u2019s explore how these plans differ in security and compliance features.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_365_E1_vs_E3_vs_E5_Security_Features_Comparison\"><\/span>Office 365 E1 vs E3 vs E5: Security Features Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When choosing the right Office 365 plan, security plays a key role. Microsoft ensures that all its business plans come with strong built-in protections. But as you move from E1 to E5, the level of security features grows significantly, making a real difference for organizations that need tighter control and advanced compliance tools.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #B4E0FF; border: 2px solid; border-radius: 8px; padding: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Common Security Features in All Plans (E1, E3, E5)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every plan comes with some core security features to protect user data and organizational access:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)<\/li>\n<li>Anti-malware Protection<\/li>\n<li>Standard Audit Logging<\/li>\n<li>Manual Retention Labels<\/li>\n<li>Content Search<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These essentials are good for general use, helping small businesses secure their basic communication and data storage needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #72d79f40; border: 2px solid; border-radius: 8px; padding: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Advanced Protections Offered in E3 and E5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Office 365 E3 and E5 offer more advanced options that go beyond just the basics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium features in Microsoft Editor<\/li>\n<li>Larger mailbox capacity (100 GB + auto-expanding archive)<\/li>\n<li>Inactive mailbox support<\/li>\n<li>SharePoint and OneDrive with higher storage limits<\/li>\n<li>Advanced <strong>DLP (Data Loss Prevention)<\/strong> for email and file protection<\/li>\n<li>Sensitivity labels for better document control<\/li>\n<li>Standard eDiscovery tools and litigation hold<\/li>\n<li>Retention policies and centralized app management<\/li>\n<li>Support for Group Policy and shared computer activation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These features are ideal for mid-sized businesses or those in regulated industries needing more control over their data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #B4E0FF; border: 2px solid; border-radius: 8px; padding: 5px;\">\n<p><strong>Security Features Exclusive to Office 365 E5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Office 365 E5 brings enterprise-grade protection and compliance tools for large or security-conscious organizations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Premium Audit and Advanced eDiscovery<\/li>\n<li>DLP for Teams chat<\/li>\n<li>Automatic sensitivity labeling using AI<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Message Encryption &amp; Customer Key<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Defender for Office 365 (Plan 2)<\/li>\n<li>Communication Compliance &amp; Information Barriers<\/li>\n<li>Records Management &amp; Privileged Access Management<\/li>\n<li>Customer Lockbox for strict data access control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tools ensure full visibility, advanced threat protection, and compliance with stricter data governance policies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Office_365_vs_Microsoft_365_Enterprise_Plan_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>Office 365 vs Microsoft 365 Enterprise Plan: What\u2019s the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When comparing <strong>Office 365 Enterprise<\/strong> and <strong>Microsoft 365 Enterpris<\/strong>e, you will find that price is one of the biggest differences. Office 365 usually comes at a lower cost and also offers an extra entry-level plan called <strong>E1<\/strong>, which isn\u2019t available with Microsoft 365. However, you cannot add Co-pilot to the Office 365 E1 plan. So, for AI features, consider the Microsoft 365 Enterprise.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at the common apps that both Office 365 E5 and Microsoft 365 E5 have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Word<\/li>\n<li>Excel<\/li>\n<li>PowerPoint<\/li>\n<li>OneDrive<\/li>\n<li>OneNote<\/li>\n<li>Outlook<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Stream<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Bookings<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Forms<\/li>\n<li>Sway<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Planner<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft To Do<\/li>\n<li>Power Apps<\/li>\n<li>Power Automate (often bundled with Power Apps)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<p><strong>Apps Only in Office 365 Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #72d79f40;\">\n<p><strong>Apps Only in Microsoft 365 Enterprise<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #B4E0FF;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Microsoft Access (PC only)<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Publisher (PC only)<\/li>\n<li>Exchange (email server management)<\/li>\n<li>Delve (for connecting and discovering content within your team)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"background: #72d79f40;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Windows OS (included as part of the subscription)<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Lists (helps track and manage work across teams)<\/li>\n<li>Clipchamp (a built-in video editor)<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Loop (collaboration tool for real-time teamwork)<\/li>\n<li>Visio (used for diagramming and flowcharts)<\/li>\n<li>Power BI Pro (advanced data analytics and reporting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Hence, you can opt for Office 365 Enterprise for businesses looking for core productivity apps at lower prices. Whereas Microsoft 365 Enterprise includes more advanced tools and services. It covers Windows OS, collaboration tools, and analytics apps. Thus, making it a perfect subscription for large organizations with broader needs.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Microsoft_365_Enterprise_and_Business_Plans_Differ\"><\/span>How Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Business Plans Differ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s extract a gist of how Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Business Plans differ. The main difference can be seen in scalability and price.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broadly, the Microsoft 365 Business Plan is perfect for companies working with around 300 employees. Otherwise, for larger user strength, better opt for the Enterprise Plan.<\/li>\n<li>Coming to pricing, even the basic Enterprise plan costs nearly $10, which is much more than the premium Business plan.<\/li>\n<li>On the other hand, Business provides you with a choice to purchase Microsoft Teams. However, for Enterprise plans, it is mandatory to buy separately.<\/li>\n<li>In terms of features, Enterprise plans offer more apps and services compared to Business plans, making them suitable for larger, more demanding environments.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, the Enterprise <strong>F series<\/strong> is a budget-friendly plan for frontline workers. It also includes premium Teams, ideal for communication-focused roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Tips\"><\/span>Additional Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Switching subscription plans is okay, but what about migrating the entire data to the new setup? That\u2019s where you can depend on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/office365-backup\/\"><strong>Aryson Office 365 Backup and Restore Tool<\/strong><\/a>. This software ensures a smooth transition to a new Office 365 account, allowing mapping of mailboxes and their data. Moreover, it minimizes downtime and can handle a huge volume of data at once.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from upgrading subscriptions within Microsoft 365, many also consider moving from other platforms to the Microsoft cloud. Well, no matter where you are migrating from, we have the appropriate tools to simplify your migration process:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/office-365\/migration\/\">Office 365 to Office 365 Migration Tool<\/a> helps you move your emails, contacts, and calendars from one Office 365 account to another.<\/li>\n<li>Aryson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/lotus-notes-to-office-365\/\">Lotus Notes to Office 365 Migration Tool<\/a> facilitates migration from IBM Lotus Notes to Office 365 without the risk of losing data.<\/li>\n<li>Transition from Google Workspace to Microsoft smoothly with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/g-suite-to-office-365\/\">G Suite to Office 365 Migration Tool<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>This blog has discussed all the details you should know about Microsoft 365 Business and Enterprise Plans. Moreover, we discussed a clear comparison between Office 365 plans, E1, E3, and E5. Hopefully, understanding these differences and similarities of price, feature, and security will help you make better decisions. Better compare the size, budget, and requirements of your company before purchasing one. We hope you get the best value and productivity from your Microsoft subscription!<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq-main_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ-<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746092550740\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. <strong>What is included in Microsoft 365 Basic?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Microsoft 365 Basic includes:<br\/>1. 100 GB of cloud storage<br\/>2. Ad-free Outlook email<br\/>3. Access to Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 support experts.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746092617797\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>How do I cancel my Microsoft 365 subscription?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> To cancel your subscription, simply <strong>Sign In<\/strong> to your Microsoft account > navigate to the <strong>Services &amp; subscriptions<\/strong> page > <strong>Microsoft 365 subscription<\/strong> > and select \u2018<strong>Cancel\u2019<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746092650989\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>Which is cheaper: a Microsoft 365 monthly or annual subscription?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> Generally, the annual subscription (Yearly Pay) is more cost-effective. You typically get a discounted rate when paying annually. Thus, it is more affordable in the long run.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746092680180\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>What happens when my Microsoft 365 subscription expires?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans-<\/strong> As soon as the Microsoft 365 subscription expires, your Office applications enter a read-only mode. This means you can only see documents but can\u2019t edit them. 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