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Microsoft 365 for enterprise

Compare Office 365 and Microsoft 365 suites

Which suite is right for you?

Office 365
Office 365 includes:
Foundational productivity apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email, and cloud storage.
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Microsoft 365 includes:
Everything in Office 365, plus Windows, built‑in security, and device and identity management on a single platform.

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Office 365 E3

$23.00
user/month, paid yearly
(Annual subscription—auto renews)1
See trial terms2

Microsoft 365 E3

$36.00
user/month, paid yearly
(Annual commitment)
See trial terms2

Number of users

No restrictions or limits

No restrictions or limits

Number of devices

Up to 5 PC or Mac, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices

Up to 5 PC or Mac, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices

Cloud storage limits

1 to 5+ TB per user[popover:]

1 to 5+ TB per user [popover:]

Windows 11 edition

Windows 11 Enterprise

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for web and mobile3

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Access (PC only) for desktop

Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat integrated within your core productivity apps

Online survey, quiz, and poll creator with Microsoft Forms

Apps to manage tasks, such as Microsoft To Do, Lists, and Planner

Data visualization tools with Visio for the web

Web only

Web only

Contribute to Loop components, pages and workspaces

Create and share Loop components and pages

Create and share Loop workspaces

Digital storytelling app to create slideshows and more with Sway

Web-based video editing tools with Microsoft Clipchamp

Ad-free email and calendar with Outlook

Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com), including anti-malware and spam filtering, with Exchange

Plan 2

Plan 2

Appointment and staff scheduling with Microsoft Bookings and Shifts

Included in the version with Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Chat, audio, video, recording, and 3D immersive spaces with Microsoft Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Access files and business apps to work together in Teams and channels

Included in the version with Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Webinar hosting with attendee registration and reporting

Included in the version with Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Join Teams meetings from your desktop or mobile device

Included in the version with Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Secure storage and real-time coauthoring and editing across devices with OneDrive

SharePoint Plan 2 (1+ TB OneDrive storage)[popover:]

SharePoint Plan 2 (1+ TB OneDrive storage)[popover:]

Team sites to share content, videos, and files using SharePoint

Plan 2

Plan 2

User-friendly interface to help users find answers, people, and content with Microsoft Search

Hub for employee learning and development with Viva Learning

Select courses only

Select courses only

Employee communities and conversations with Viva Engage

Communities and conversations

Communities and conversations

Privacy-protected personal insights for employees with Viva Insights

Personal insights and experiences

Personal insights and experiences

A modern engagement experience for employees with Viva Connections

Advanced grammar and style suggestions to write more clearly and concisely using Editor

Ability to create custom chatbots using Microsoft Copilot Studio for Teams4

Included in the version with Teams

Included in the version with Teams

AI chat that provides the latest web information, writing assistance, and data analysis with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat5

AI chat powered by your work sources and context with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Available as an add-on6

Available as an add-on6

Unified API for accessing, analyzing, and augmenting data from Microsoft 365

Low-code platform to build custom apps with Power Apps for Microsoft 365

Workflow optimization and automation in Power Automate for Microsoft 365

Cloud flows only

Built-in, low-code data platform with Dataverse for Teams

Included in the version with Teams

Insights into your organization's Microsoft 365 usage and security posture with Adoption Score and Secure Score

Identity and access management with Microsoft Entra ID

Free version

Plan 1

Personal and secure way to sign in to devices with Windows Hello for Business

Multifactor authentication for work accounts

Single sign-on for apps and services

Create conditional access policies with Microsoft Entra ID

Plan 1

Cloud-native endpoint management, automatic updates, and Zero Trust security

Windows 11 Enterprise E3

Secure remote desktop and application experiences with Azure Virtual Desktop

Simplify setup and configuration of new and repurposed devices using zero-touch deployment cloud services in Windows Autopilot

[popover:Get automated updates via cloud service Windows Autopatch]

Endpoint management across devices with Intune

Plan 1

Mobile device management

AI-powered endpoint security across devices with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Plan 1

Identify and monitor unsanctioned cloud apps and generative AI tools with Cloud App Discovery

Intelligent detection and control of sensitive information with Microsoft Purview Data Loss Protection

For emails and files

For emails and files

Discovery and protection of sensitive data with Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Plan 1

Ability to log and search for audited activities with Microsoft Purview Audit

Standard

Standard

Help manage internal and external investigations with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery

Standard

Standard

Around-the-clock phone and web support

Troubleshooting tools, videos, articles, and forums

Financially backed 99% uptime guarantee

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ADDITIONAL SERVICES

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For foundational services

Office 365 plans for enterprise

Create, communicate, and collaborate with foundational Microsoft 365 apps and services.
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For comprehensive services

Microsoft 365 plans for enterprise

Plans include Microsoft 365 productivity apps, plus email, cloud storage, Windows, built‑in security, and device and identity management on a single platform.
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For frontline workers

Microsoft 365 plans for frontline

Empower frontline workers with secure tools to enable real-time communication, collaboration, and task automation.
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Frequently asked questions

  • Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based service that brings together best-in-class productivity apps 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, and SharePoint.
  • Microsoft 365, which includes Microsoft 365 apps, Windows Enterprise, and Enterprise Mobility + Security—is more than just a licensing construct or a group of products. Microsoft 365 brings interconnectivity and intelligence that helps customers innovate and compete more effectively on their digital transformation journey.
  • Discounts are available for Enterprise Agreement customers (typically more than 250 licenses) who want to purchase through volume licensing. A Microsoft partner 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 partner.
  • Customers with Microsoft 365 E3 subscriptions, or a version of the suite that does not include Microsoft Teams, are eligible to purchase Microsoft Purview Suite (formerly Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance), and Microsoft Defender Suite (formerly Microsoft 365 E5 Security) as add-ons 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 Microsoft Entra ID, Dynamics 365, Enterprise Mobility + Security, and Microsoft 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.
  • Microsoft FastTrack is the customer success service that helps you move smoothly and confidently to Microsoft 365 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 Microsoft FastTrack to request assistance and get started.
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    Cancellation policies for paid subscriptions may vary based on factors such as your customer status, your product, and your domain selections on Microsoft. You may cancel your subscription at any time in the Microsoft 365 admin center. Certain subscriptions may incur a cancellation fee. Learn how to cancel your Microsoft 365 subscription. When a subscription is canceled, all associated data will be deleted. Learn more about data retention, deletion, and destruction in Microsoft 365.
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    After your one-month free trial ends, your subscription will automatically convert to a paid subscription and you’ll be charged the applicable subscription fee based on the subscription term and billing plan you select. Cancel anytime during your free trial to stop future charges. A credit card is required to sign up. Storage for trials will be limited. Microsoft reserves the right to suspend access to its products and services if payment is not received after your one-month free trial ends. Learn more.
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    Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.
  4. [4]
    Copilot Studio for Teams does not include messages. It enables customers with eligible Microsoft 365 or Office 365 licenses that include a Microsoft Teams license to build and deploy custom chatbots directly within Teams, using Dataverse for Teams.
  5. [5]
    Copilot Chat is available at no additional cost to all Microsoft Entra ID users with an eligible Microsoft 365 subscription. An Azure subscription is required to use agents and is priced on a metered basis. Copilot Chat will begin to rollout in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote on Windows desktop, web, and Mac beginning in mid-August 2025 and is expected to complete early October 2025. Mobile rollout will also start mid-August and is expected to complete by end of September 2025. Availability may vary by market and license.
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    Microsoft 365 Copilot may not be available for all markets and languages. To purchase, customers must have a qualifying plan for enterprise or business.

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