Microsoft 365 Subscriptions
Microsoft 365 Subscriptions
Microsoft 365 is a subscription that includes the most collaborative, up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience. Microsoft 365 includes the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Office 365 Enterprise plans (including standalone plans such as Exchange Online) and Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise are available for annual commitment payment. Annual commitment payment: You sign up for a one-year subscription, but you can choose to pay month to month or pay for the entire year at the time.
If you're renewing an Microsoft 365 subscription with a new product key, use the same Microsoft account you previously associated with your expired version subscription. Tip: Once this is done, anytime you need to install or reinstall Office you can go straight to the next section, Sign in to download Office and select the tab for help to.
Choosing the right Microsoft 365 subscription is key to getting the most out of the service. Here's how to compare the options and choose a plan that's right for your business.
Try it!
- In a browser, search for Microsoft 365 Business Premium.
- Open the Microsoft 365 Business Premium page, and then choose See plans and pricing. Here you can see which subscriptions are tailored to smaller businesses.
- Scroll down to view the features that are available with each option.
- If you have a larger business or have complex IT needs, scroll down and select Microsoft 365 Enterprise.
- Select See products and plans , and review the Enterprise subscriptions and their features.
- Once you've decided on a subscription, choose Buy now , and go through the sign-up process.
Compare plans
| Service area | Feature | Microsoft 365 Business Standard | Microsoft 365 Business Premium | Office 365 Enterprise E3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licenses available | Maximum number of users | 300 | 300 | Unlimited |
| Office apps | Install Office on up to 5 PCs/Macs + 5 smartphones per user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access), Office Online | Business | Business | ProPlus |
| Email & calendar | Outlook, Exchange Online | 50 GB | 50 GB | 100 GB |
| Hub for teamwork | Chat-based workspace, online meetings, and more in Microsoft Teams | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File storage | OneDrive for Business | 1 TB per user | 1 TB per user | Unlimited |
| Social, video, sites | Stream, Yammer, Planner, SharePoint Online*, PowerApps*, Microsoft Flow* | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business apps | Scheduling apps - Bookings** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threat Protection | Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection | No | Yes | No |
| Windows Exploit Guard enforcement | No | Yes | No | |
| Identity Management | Self-service password reset for hybrid Azure Active Directory accounts | No | Yes | No |
| Azure Multi-Factor Authentication, conditional access policies | No | Yes | No | |
| Device & app management | Microsoft Intune, Windows AutoPilot, Windows Pro Management | No | Yes | No |
| Shared computer activation | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Upgrade rights to Windows 10 Pro for Win 7/8.1 Pro licenses | No | Yes | No | |
| Windows Virtual Desktop | No | Yes | No | |
| Information protection | Office 365 data loss prevention | No | Yes | Yes |
| Azure Information Protection Plan 1, BitLocker enforcement | No | Yes | No | |
| On-premises CAL rights | ECAL Suite (Exchange, SharePoint, Skype) | No | No | Yes |
| Compliance | Unlimited email archiving*** | No | Yes | Yes |
* Indicates Microsoft 365 Business Standard has Plan 1 of the functionality and Office 365 Enterprise E3 has Plan 2.
** Available in US, UK, Canada.
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*** Unlimited archiving when auto-expansion is turned on.
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To compare Microsoft 365 Business Premium with other products, including other Microsoft 365 plans, see Licensing Microsoft 365 for small and medium-sized businesses.