From pricing to productivity to security, each Microsoft 365 plan has something unique to offer. But, how do you know which plan is right for you? Which one offers the best tools for productivity or takes care of security and governance?
To help, we’ve summarized the latest and greatest in Microsoft E3, E5 and F3. Our hope is that this will help you make the right decision for your organization. If, you’re still not sure, we’d be happy to help you make the right choice for your organization today … and tomorrow.
Microsoft 365 E3
For enterprises that need security features like safety, compliance, business intelligence and voice capabilities, Microsoft 365 E3 is a great choice. It includes all Office apps on web and the desktop, including email hosting, Share Point, One Drive and Teams. Plus, limited analytics relating to how an individual works, enhanced threat analytics and antivirus capabilities, and data loss and information protection controls. Windows Enterprise, Intune, Windows Autopilot, Azure AD Premium Plan 1 and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager are also included.
Microsoft 365 E5
Aimed at organizations that want an all-encompassing bundle, Microsoft 365 E5 contains everything in E3, as well as Teams audio calls & telephone system, Power BI Pro, Azure AD Premium Plan 2, MS Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft 365 Defender, and Microsoft Defender for Identity. It also includes Azure Information Protection Plan 2, Cloud App Security, and enhanced eDiscovery.
Microsoft 365 F3
Microsoft 365 F3 is targeted at front-line workers and designed to help them better serve customers, while allowing them to be more connected to their company and culture. Users will be able to automate everyday activities with PowerApps and Flow, connect a distributed workforce with Microsoft Teams, and work efficiently with intelligent apps. Access management can be scaled with EMS and Windows 1 allows for the easy management of remote and shared devices.
What do we recommend?
If you are still unsure, we’ve pulled together some scenarios to help you decide.
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We want our email on Office 365, but only want to be able to use the Office suite online. We have workers on the move, and some have no dedicated devices.
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Microsoft 365 F3
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Our users only use email occasionally and require only a small mailbox (2GB).They only need online access to Office 365 and email. We have more than 300 users, with some of them being occasional, and having no dedicated device.
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Microsoft 365 F3
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We want our email on Office 365, and to be able to use both online and locally installed versions of the Office suite.
We want a solution that provides us with our operating system and the tools to manage it, plus provides us mobile device management. We have more than 300 users.
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Microsoft 365 E3
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We want our email on Office 365, and to be able to use both online and locally installed versions of the Office suite.
We want a solution that provides us with our operating system and the tools to manage it, plus provides us mobile device management. But beyond this we want a full security and compliance bundle that will keep us and our data safe.
We have more than 300 users.
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Microsoft 365 E5
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When choosing between Microsoft E3, E5 and F3, a customer needs to ask whether they require basic security and data governance, or whether they want the full security and data management capabilities of E5.
For a full comparison of features between the Microsoft 365 models, check out our comparison guide.
