60%
Cut licensing costs by more than 60 percent per user compared to a patchwork of point solutions through consolidation using Microsoft 365 E3.7
Office 365 is a suite of productivity apps and services including Outlook, Word, Excel, and more.
Microsoft 365 is a productivity cloud that delivers intelligent experiences, enterprise-grade management, and advanced security to take your business further.1
Feature name | Office 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 E3 |
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Office apps Unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Install Office client apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Publisher (PC only), and Access (PC only)) on up to 5 PCs/Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices per person.11 |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Office on the web and mobile |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Email and calendar Connect and stay organized with business-class email, calendaring, and contacts all in one place. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Outlook |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Exchange |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Meetings and voice Deliver elevated meeting experiences with sophisticated call functionality and a central hub for meetings, chat, content, and calling. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Teams |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Whiteboard |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Office 365 Groups |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Kaizala Pro |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Device and app management Help users be productive wherever they are while keeping corporate information secure. Flexible management and powerful security solutions let you deliver protected mobile experiences on any device. |
This feature is partially included
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feature is included |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
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Windows Autopilot, fine-tuned user experience, and Universal Print |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Microsoft 365 admin center |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Graph API |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Group Policy support, Office telemetry, roaming settings |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Shared computer activation |
feature is included |
feature is included |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
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System Center Configuration Manager and System Center Endpoint Protection management license equivalency |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Social and intranet Connect and engage across your organization with an intelligent, mobile intranet and enterprise social networking. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
SharePoint |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Yammer |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Viva Connections |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Viva Engage |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Files and content Access files from any device, at any time. Engage with intelligent video and create visually striking content in minutes. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft OneDrive for work2 |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Delve |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Stream |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Sway for Office 3653 |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Work management Efficiently manage work across individuals, teams, and organizations. Create and automate your business processes. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Power Apps for Microsoft 365 |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Power Automate for Microsoft 365 |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Power Virtual Agents for Teams |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Dataverse for Teams |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Forms |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Planner |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft To Do |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Shifts |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Identity and access management Secure connections between people, devices, apps, and data. Increase your security and productivity with a single, holistic identity solution that gives you flexibility and control. |
This feature is partially included
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feature is included |
On-premises Active Directory sync for single sign-on (SSO) |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and DirectAccess4 |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
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Threat protection Detect and investigate advanced threats, compromised identities, and malicious actions across your on-premises and cloud environments. Protect your organization with adaptive, built-in intelligence. |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
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Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Device Guard4 |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Defender Application Guard |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Information protection Help protect your sensitive data everywhere, even in motion and when shared. Gain visibility and control over how any file is being used with a comprehensive and integrated information protection solution. |
This feature is partially included
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This feature is partially included
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Information protection —message encryption, rights management, and Data Loss Prevention for email and files |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Windows Information Protection and BitLocker |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
feature is not included
Azure Information Protection for Office 365 |
feature is not included
Premium Plan 1 |
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Security management Gain visibility into your cloud apps and services, build insights with sophisticated analytics, and control how your data travels so you can respond to and combat cyberthreats. |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Secure Score |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Microsoft Security and Compliance Center |
feature is not included |
feature is included |
Compliance management Assess compliance risks, govern and protect sensitive data, and respond to regulatory requirements. |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Manual retation labels, content search, basic audit |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Basic org-wide or location-wide retention policies, Teams retention policies core e-Discovery, litigation hold |
feature is included |
feature is included |
Fastrack for Microsoft 365 helps organizations accelerate deployments, adoption, and data migration at no additional cost for the life of their subscription.
Microsoft 365 is the productivity cloud that delivers intelligent user experiences, rich organizational insights, and a trusted platform to help people and organizations get more done.
Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service that brings together best-in-class productivity apps from Office 365 with advanced device management, intelligent security, and innovative online services. Office 365 includes apps such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with services such as Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Learn more about Office 365 for enterprise.
Microsoft 365—which includes Office apps, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security—is more than just a licensing construct or a bundle of products. As the world’s productivity cloud, Microsoft 365 brings interconnectivity and intelligence that helps customers innovate and compete more effectively on their digital transformation journey.
Microsoft FastTrack is the customer success service that helps you move to Microsoft 365, smoothly, with confidence, and deliver business value faster. Customers with eligible subscriptions to Microsoft 365 can use FastTrack at no additional cost for the life of their subscription. Sign in to www.microsoft.com/FastTrack to request assistance and get started.
Discounts are available for enterprise agreement customers (typically 250+ licenses) who want to purchase through volume licensing. A Microsoft expert can help you explore the purchasing options for large enterprises and help you determine which is best for you. Learn more about volume licensing. Find a Microsoft expert.
Customers with Microsoft 365 E3 subscriptions are eligible to purchase Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance and Microsoft 365 E5 Security as add-ins to their Microsoft 365 E3 subscriptions. Depending on the subscription level, customers can also combine their Microsoft 365 Enterprise subscriptions with plans and add-ons from Azure, Dynamics 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Office 365.
Yes, your organization can use any combination of plans as long as you meet plan prerequisites. Prerequisites vary by plan. Learn more and compare Microsoft 365 plans.
Microsoft has a data retention period that is typically set to 90 days for most subscriptions. This period begins upon subscription cancellation. You may retrieve your data in this period even though your subscription is disabled.