MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 ENTERPRISE LICENSING
Office 365 Enterprise is a cloud-based suite of productivity and collaboration tools designed for large organizations. It includes familiar Microsoft Office apps, enterprise-grade email, file storage, and communication tools like Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. This Office 365 Enterprise Licensing guide outlines the key Office 365 Enterprise plans: E1, E3, and E5, to help you understand what’s included and how to license them effectively.
Please note that Office 365 Enterprise SKUs do not include Microsoft Teams. Read more below or visit our Teams Licensing page!
Office 365 E1
(No Teams)*
Best for: Frontline or deskless workers
Includes: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Information Barriers, Customer Lockbox, Advanced Audit, Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management
Month to Month Commitment
$9.36
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay monthly)
$8.19
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$7.80
per user/month
$93.60
per user/year
Office 365 E3
(No Teams)*
Best for: Knowledge workers needing full Office apps and compliance tools
Includes: Advanced eDiscovery (custodian management, legal hold, review sets), audit logs with extended retention (up to 1 year), integration with Microsoft Purview
Month to Month Commitment
$24.96
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay monthly)
$21.84
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$20.80
per user/month
$249.60
per user/year
Office 365 E5
(No Teams)*
Best for: Organizations needing advanced security, analytics, and voice
Includes: Microsoft Defender for Office 365, advanced eDiscovery and audit, Microsoft Purview compliance tools, Power BI Pro
Month to Month Commitment
$42.96
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay monthly)
$37.59
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$35.80
per user/month
$429.60
per user/year
Microsoft Teams and Enterprise SKUs
*As of April 1, 2024, Microsoft no longer includes Teams in new Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 and new Office 365 E3 and E5 subscriptions for customers outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. This change was made to align with global licensing practices following regulatory concerns in the EU.
New customers must now purchase Microsoft 365 E3 or E5 (no Teams) and add Microsoft Teams Enterprise as a separate SKU if needed. Existing customers with bundled plans can continue to renew, upgrade, or add seats under their current agreements.
We’ve included details about the Microsoft Teams Enterprise SKU below, but you can also visit our Microsoft Teams Licensing Guide to get the full picture of the available options for Teams licensing!
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Microsoft Teams Licensing
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Microsoft Teams
Enterprise
Month to Month Commitment
$6.36
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay monthly)
$5.57
per user/month
Annual Commitment
(pay upfront)
$5.30
per user/month
$63.60
per user/year
What it is: The standalone version of Teams designed for business and enterprise use. It includes the full collaboration experience: Chat, meetings, calling, file sharing, and app integration, along with enterprise grade security and compliance features.
Key Features:
- Unlimited group meetings (up to 30 hours)
- Up to 1,000 participants per meeting
- 1 TB of cloud storage per organization, plus 10 GB per licensed user
- Microsoft 365 app integration (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Advanced admin controls and policy management
- Enterprise-grade security and compliance
Work with xMonthly to Choose the Right Plan
Choosing the right Office license depends on how your organization works, whether you need a stable, one-time purchase or a flexible, cloud-connected experience. At xMonthly, we help you evaluate your options, align licensing with your IT strategy, and ensure compliance across your environment.
Need more security and compliance, or enterprise mobility suite? See our Microsoft 365 Enterprise Licensing Guide.
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Microsoft 365 Enterprise Licensing
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For licensing options designed specifically for frontline workers in shift-based roles, see the Microsoft 365 Frontline Licensing Guide.
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Microsoft 365 Frontline Licensing
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