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Feature nameMicrosoft 365 E3Microsoft 365 E5Microsoft 365 F3

Unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go.

  • MicrosoftPowerPoint
  • MicrosoftWord
  • MicrosoftExcel
  • MicrosoftOneNote
  • MicrosoftPublisher (PC only)
  • MicrosoftAccess (PC only)

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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.13

MicrosoftOffice

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Office on the web and mobile

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

see terms1

Connect, stay organized, and manage your time with business-class email, calendaring, and contacts all in one place.

  • MicrosoftOutlook
  • MicrosoftExchange
  • MicrosoftBookings

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Outlook

MicrosoftOutlook

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feature is included

feature is included

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Exchange

MicrosoftExchange

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

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Microsoft Bookings

MicrosoftBookings

feature is included

feature is included

feature is not included

Deliver elevated meeting experiences with sophisticated call functionality and a central hub for meetings, chat, content, and calling.

MicrosoftTeams

This feature is partially included

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This feature is partially included

Microsoft Teams

MicrosoftTeams

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feature is included

feature is included

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Phone System, Audio Conferencing14

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

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. 

MicrosoftWindows

feature is included

feature is included

This feature is partially included

Windows Enterprise E3

MicrosoftWindows

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Windows Autopilot, fine-tuned user experience, and Universal Print 

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft 365 Admin Center

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Intune

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Windows Autopatch

feature is included

feature is included

feature is not included

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Connect and engage across your organization with an intelligent, mobile intranet and enterprise social networking.

  • MicrosoftSharePoint
  • MicrosoftYammer
  • MicrosoftViva Connections

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SharePoint

MicrosoftSharePoint

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Yammer

MicrosoftYammer

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Viva Connections

MicrosoftViva Connections

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Microsoft Viva Engage

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Access files from any device, at any time. Engage with intelligent video and create visually striking content in minutes.

  • MicrosoftOneDrive
  • MicrosoftStream
  • MicrosoftSway
  • MicrosoftLists
  • MicrosoftForms
  • MicrosoftVisio

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Included

Microsoft OneDrive for work5

MicrosoftOneDrive

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Lists

MicrosoftLists

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feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Forms

MicrosoftForms

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feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Stream

MicrosoftStream

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

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Sway for Microsoft 3657

MicrosoftSway

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

 Visio in Microsoft 3658

MicrosoftVisio

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Efficiently manage work across individuals, teams, and organizations. Create and automate your business processes.

  • MicrosoftPlanner
  • MicrosoftPower Apps
  • MicrosoftPower Automate
  • MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents
  • MicrosoftTo Do

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Power Apps for Microsoft 365

MicrosoftPower Apps

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feature is included

feature is included

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Power Automate for Microsoft 365

MicrosoftPower Automate

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

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Power Virtual Agents for Teams

MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents

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Dataverse for Teams

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Planner

MicrosoftPlanner

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feature is included

feature is included

To Do

MicrosoftTo Do

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Work smarter with personal and organizational productivity insights. Make fast, informed decisions with advanced analytical capabilities.

  • MicrosoftPower BI Pro
  • MicrosoftViva Insights

This feature is partially included

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Not Included

Viva Insights

MicrosoftViva Insights

feature is included

Personal insights

feature is included

Personal insights

feature is not included

Power BI Pro

MicrosoftPower BI Pro

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

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

Included

This feature is partially included

Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Direct Access10

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Azure Active Directory Premium plan 1

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Azure Active Directory Premium plan 2

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

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.

This feature is partially included

This feature is partially included

This feature is partially included

Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics11

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Device Guard10

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft 365 Defender

Not included

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Not included

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P1

feature is included

feature is not included

feature is not included

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

Microsoft Defender for Identity

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

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

Included

This feature is partially included

Data Loss Prevention for email and files

feature is included

feature is included

feature is not included

Windows Information Protection and BitLocker

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Azure Information Protection P1

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Azure Information Protection P2

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

feature is not included

feature is included

feature is not included

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.

Included

Included

Included

Microsoft Secure Score

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Microsoft Security and Compliance Center

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Assess compliance risks, govern and protect sensitive data, and respond to regulatory requirements.

This feature is partially included

Included

This feature is partially included

Manual retention labels, content search, basic audit

feature is included

feature is included

feature is included

Basic org-wide or location-wide retention policies, Teams retention policies, core eDiscovery, litigation hold

feature is included

feature is included

Not included

Rules-based automatic retention policies, machine learning-based retention, records management

Not included

feature is included

Not included

Advanced eDiscovery, advanced audit

Not included

feature is included

Not included

Insider Risk Management, communication compliance, information barriers, customer Lockbox, privileged access management

Not included

feature is included

Not included

Built-in third-party connections

Not included

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Not included

  • Get best-in-class productivity apps combined with core security and compliance capabilities for your enterprise.

    Microsoft 365 E3 AU$52.20

    user/month

    (annual commitment)

    Prices shown here and on following pages do not include GST. The “Payment and Billing” page will show amounts payable including GST (if applicable) before you purchase.

    Unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go.

    • MicrosoftPowerPoint
    • MicrosoftWord
    • MicrosoftExcel
    • MicrosoftOneNote
    • MicrosoftPublisher (PC only)
    • MicrosoftAccess (PC only)

    • 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.13

    • Office on the web and mobile

    Connect, stay organized, and manage your time with business-class email, calendaring, and contacts all in one place.

    • MicrosoftOutlook
    • MicrosoftExchange
    • MicrosoftBookings

    Deliver elevated meeting experiences with sophisticated call functionality and a central hub for meetings, chat, content, and calling.

    This feature is partially included

    • Phone System, Audio Conferencing14

    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. 

    • Windows Autopilot, fine-tuned user experience, and Universal Print 

    • Microsoft 365 Admin Center

    • Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

    Connect and engage across your organization with an intelligent, mobile intranet and enterprise social networking.

    • MicrosoftSharePoint
    • MicrosoftYammer
    • MicrosoftViva Connections

    • Microsoft Viva Connections

      MicrosoftViva Connections

    Access files from any device, at any time. Engage with intelligent video and create visually striking content in minutes.

    • MicrosoftOneDrive
    • MicrosoftStream
    • MicrosoftSway
    • MicrosoftLists
    • MicrosoftForms
    • MicrosoftVisio

    • Microsoft OneDrive for work5

    Efficiently manage work across individuals, teams, and organizations. Create and automate your business processes.

    • MicrosoftPlanner
    • MicrosoftPower Apps
    • MicrosoftPower Automate
    • MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents
    • MicrosoftTo Do

    • Power Apps for Microsoft 365

    • Power Automate for Microsoft 365

    • Power Virtual Agents for Teams

      MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents

    Work smarter with personal and organizational productivity insights. Make fast, informed decisions with advanced analytical capabilities.

    • MicrosoftPower BI Pro
    • MicrosoftViva Insights

    This feature is partially included

    • feature is included

      Personal insights

    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

    • Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Direct Access10

    • Azure Active Directory Premium plan 2

    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.

    This feature is partially included

    • Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Device Guard10

    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

    • Data Loss Prevention for email and files

    • Windows Information Protection and BitLocker

    • Azure Information Protection P2

    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.

    • Microsoft Security and Compliance Center

    Assess compliance risks, govern and protect sensitive data, and respond to regulatory requirements.

    This feature is partially included

    • Manual retention labels, content search, basic audit

    • Basic org-wide or location-wide retention policies, Teams retention policies, core eDiscovery, litigation hold

    • Rules-based automatic retention policies, machine learning-based retention, records management

    • Advanced eDiscovery, advanced audit

    • Insider Risk Management, communication compliance, information barriers, customer Lockbox, privileged access management

    • Built-in third-party connections

  • Microsoft 365 E5

    Get best-in-class productivity apps and advanced security, compliance, voice and analytical capabilities for your enterprise.

    Microsoft 365 E5 AU$78.30

    user/month

    (annual commitment)

    Prices shown here and on following pages do not include GST. The “Payment and Billing” page will show amounts payable including GST (if applicable) before you purchase.

    Unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go.

    • MicrosoftPowerPoint
    • MicrosoftWord
    • MicrosoftExcel
    • MicrosoftOneNote
    • MicrosoftPublisher (PC only)
    • MicrosoftAccess (PC only)

    • 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.13

    • Office on the web and mobile

    Connect, stay organized, and manage your time with business-class email, calendaring, and contacts all in one place.

    • MicrosoftOutlook
    • MicrosoftExchange
    • MicrosoftBookings

    Deliver elevated meeting experiences with sophisticated call functionality and a central hub for meetings, chat, content, and calling.

    • Phone System, Audio Conferencing14

    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. 

    • Windows Autopilot, fine-tuned user experience, and Universal Print 

    • Microsoft 365 Admin Center

    • Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

    Connect and engage across your organization with an intelligent, mobile intranet and enterprise social networking.

    • MicrosoftSharePoint
    • MicrosoftYammer
    • MicrosoftViva Connections

    • Microsoft Viva Connections

      MicrosoftViva Connections

    Access files from any device, at any time. Engage with intelligent video and create visually striking content in minutes.

    • MicrosoftOneDrive
    • MicrosoftStream
    • MicrosoftSway
    • MicrosoftLists
    • MicrosoftForms
    • MicrosoftVisio

    • Microsoft OneDrive for work5

    Efficiently manage work across individuals, teams, and organizations. Create and automate your business processes.

    • MicrosoftPlanner
    • MicrosoftPower Apps
    • MicrosoftPower Automate
    • MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents
    • MicrosoftTo Do

    • Power Apps for Microsoft 365

    • Power Automate for Microsoft 365

    • Power Virtual Agents for Teams

      MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents

    Work smarter with personal and organizational productivity insights. Make fast, informed decisions with advanced analytical capabilities.

    • MicrosoftPower BI Pro
    • MicrosoftViva Insights

    • feature is included

      Personal insights

    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.

    • Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Direct Access10

    • Azure Active Directory Premium plan 2

    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.

    This feature is partially included

    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.

    • Data Loss Prevention for email and files

    • Windows Information Protection and BitLocker

    • Azure Information Protection P2

    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.

    • Microsoft Security and Compliance Center

    Assess compliance risks, govern and protect sensitive data, and respond to regulatory requirements.

    • Manual retention labels, content search, basic audit

    • Basic org-wide or location-wide retention policies, Teams retention policies, core eDiscovery, litigation hold

    • Rules-based automatic retention policies, machine learning-based retention, records management

    • Advanced eDiscovery, advanced audit

    • Insider Risk Management, communication compliance, information barriers, customer Lockbox, privileged access management

    • Built-in third-party connections

  • Microsoft 365 F3

    Formerly Microsoft 365 F1 Empower your frontline workforce with productivity apps and cloud services that allow them to do their best work.

    Microsoft 365 F3 AU$11.00

    user/month

    (annual commitment)

    Prices shown here and on following pages do not include GST. The “Payment and Billing” page will show amounts payable including GST (if applicable) before you purchase.

    Unleash your best ideas, get things done, and stay connected on the go.

    • MicrosoftPowerPoint
    • MicrosoftWord
    • MicrosoftExcel
    • MicrosoftOneNote
    • MicrosoftPublisher (PC only)
    • MicrosoftAccess (PC only)

    • 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.13

      feature is included

      see terms1

    • Office on the web and mobile

      feature is included

      see terms1

    Connect, stay organized, and manage your time with business-class email, calendaring, and contacts all in one place.

    • MicrosoftOutlook
    • MicrosoftExchange
    • MicrosoftBookings

    • feature is included

      see terms1

    • feature is included

      see terms2

    Deliver elevated meeting experiences with sophisticated call functionality and a central hub for meetings, chat, content, and calling.

    This feature is partially included

    • feature is included

      see terms3

    • Phone System, Audio Conferencing14

    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

    • Windows Autopilot, fine-tuned user experience, and Universal Print 

    • Microsoft 365 Admin Center

    • Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager

    • feature is not included

      see terms12

    Connect and engage across your organization with an intelligent, mobile intranet and enterprise social networking.

    • MicrosoftSharePoint
    • MicrosoftYammer
    • MicrosoftViva Connections

    • feature is included

      see terms4

    • Microsoft Viva Connections

      MicrosoftViva Connections

    Access files from any device, at any time. Engage with intelligent video and create visually striking content in minutes.

    • MicrosoftOneDrive
    • MicrosoftStream
    • MicrosoftSway
    • MicrosoftLists
    • MicrosoftForms
    • MicrosoftVisio

    • Microsoft OneDrive for work5

    • feature is included

      See terms6

    Efficiently manage work across individuals, teams, and organizations. Create and automate your business processes.

    • MicrosoftPlanner
    • MicrosoftPower Apps
    • MicrosoftPower Automate
    • MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents
    • MicrosoftTo Do

    • Power Apps for Microsoft 365

      feature is included

      See terms9

    • Power Automate for Microsoft 365

      feature is included

      See terms9

    • Power Virtual Agents for Teams

      MicrosoftPower Virtual Agents

    Work smarter with personal and organizational productivity insights. Make fast, informed decisions with advanced analytical capabilities.

    • MicrosoftPower BI Pro
    • MicrosoftViva Insights

    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

    • Windows Hello, Credential Guard, and Direct Access10

    • Azure Active Directory Premium plan 2

    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.

    This feature is partially included

    • Microsoft Defender Antivirus and Device Guard10

    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

    • Data Loss Prevention for email and files

    • Windows Information Protection and BitLocker

    • Azure Information Protection P2

    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.

    • Microsoft Security and Compliance Center

    Assess compliance risks, govern and protect sensitive data, and respond to regulatory requirements.

    This feature is partially included

    • Manual retention labels, content search, basic audit

    • Basic org-wide or location-wide retention policies, Teams retention policies, core eDiscovery, litigation hold

    • Rules-based automatic retention policies, machine learning-based retention, records management

    • Advanced eDiscovery, advanced audit

    • Insider Risk Management, communication compliance, information barriers, customer Lockbox, privileged access management

    • Built-in third-party connections

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  1. F3 includes Office for Web and mobile apps only. Office mobile limited to devices with integrated screens 10.9” diagonally or less”.
  2. F3 includes 2GB inbox only, No Outlook Integration, no Voicemail.
  3. Includes Walkie Talkie, Tasks Management, Shift Management, and Approvals.
  4. No Site mailbox. No personal site. Cannot create forms.
  5. Microsoft will provide up to 5 TB of initial OneDrive storage per E3/E5 user based on the default quota for the tenant. Additional storage can be requested by contacting Microsoft support. Subscriptions for fewer than five E3/E5 users receive 1 TB of OneDrive storage that cannot be expanded. F3 plans include 2GB OneDrive storage per user.
  6. F3 includes consumption only, no publish/share.
  7. Sway is not currently available for Government Community Cloud (GCC) customers and customers in certain geographies at this time. Some legacy Office 365 plans that are no longer in market as of August 2015 may also not have access to Sway.
  8. Visio in Microsoft 365 includes the web app only and is currently rolling out to Government Community Cloud (GCC), GCC High, and other sovereign cloud customers.
  9. Includes ability to create and consume. Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Virtual Agents limited to 2000 API requests/ day. Refer to the licensing FAQs and Licensing Guide for details.
  10. Not available on Windows 10 Enterprise E3 in S mode.
  11. Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) ended Mainstream Support on January 12, 2021. Extended Support will continue until January 2026. Find additional information here.
  12. Windows 10/11 Enterprise E3 included in Microsoft 365 F3 does not include Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Windows Enterprise Long Term Servicing Channel, or Windows Autopatch.
  13. Availability of mobile apps varies by country/region.
  14. Availability of Audio Conferencing and Calling plans varies by country/region. See countries and regions that are supported for more information.

What is the difference between E3 and E5 licensing?

E3 provides the full suite of enterprise functionality with Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and additional security functionality. E5 is the most advanced package, with all the features of E3, alongside advanced email security functionality, analytics, and phone systems.

What does MS E5 license include?

E5 customers receive collaboration tools such as Phone System and Audio Conferencing and personal and organizational analytics with Microsoft MyAnalytics and Power BI, all while getting unprecedented control over their data with Access Control and protection against advanced threats with Microsoft Defender for Office ...

Who needs E5 license?

Office 365 Enterprise E5 If you use or plan to use Skype for Business Cloud PBX, we recommend the Office 365 E5 license. For $35/user/month, you gain a complete, consolidated phone system along with all functionality available within Office 365.

Is Microsoft 365 E5 worth it?

The short answer… Yes! Microsoft 365 E5 is the “Cadillac” of licenses. It provides the most capabilities and features within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. That also means it comes with the highest cost.