If you are looking at Microsoft’s newer plans for Microsoft 365, this is a great comparison chart that outlines what’s included in each plan.

Microsoft 365 brings together Office 365, Windows 10, and Enterprise Mobility + Security, delivering a complete, intelligent, and secure solution to empower employees. Whether you are a small business or a large commercial organization, Microsoft 365 delivers a complete, intelligent solution that empowers everyone to be creative and work together securely.

  • Microsoft 365 Enterprise is designed for large organizations and integrates Office 365 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Enterprise Mobility + Security to empower employees to be creative and work together, securely.  Microsoft 365 Enterprise was made available in August 2017.
  • Microsoft 365 Business is designed for small-to-medium sized businesses with up to 300 users and integrates Office 365 Business Premium with tailored security and management features from Windows 10 and Enterprise Mobility + Security. It offers services to empower employees, safeguard the business, and simplify IT management.  Microsoft 365 Business has been available since November 2017. The Microsoft 365 Business plan is $20 per user per month.
  • Microsoft 365 Firstline is a new Microsoft 365 Enterprise plan that brings together value in Office 365 F1 (formally K1), Windows 10 Enterprise and Enterprise Mobility + Security to help customers maximize the impact of their Firstline Workers.
  • Microsoft 365 Education is designed to provide students, faculty and staff everything they need to create and work together securely in the classroom, including Office 365 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise, and Enterprise Mobility + Security.

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the Microsoft 365 Plan SKUs that shows the features of each plan:

Microsoft 365 F1 Microsoft 365 Business Microsoft 365 E3 Microsoft 365 E5
$10 user/month $20 user/month $32 user/month $57 user/month
Office Applications Office Online Office Online and offline Office Online and offline Office Online and offline
Collaboration Services Business class email (2GB) and calendar on Outlook Business class email (50GB) and calendar on Outlook Business class email (100GB) and calendar on Outlook Business class email (100GB) and calendar on Outlook
SharePoint, Yammer and Groups SharePoint, Yammer and Groups SharePoint, Yammer and Groups SharePoint, Yammer and Groups
Instant messaging, Presence, Meetings and 1:1 HD Video chat / Audio Instant messaging, Presence, Meetings and 1:1 HD Video chat / Audio Instant messaging, Presence, Meetings and 1:1 HD Video chat / Audio Instant messaging, Presence, Meetings and 1:1 HD Video chat / Audio
Microsoft Teams chat-based workspace Microsoft Teams chat-based workspace Microsoft Teams chat-based workspace Microsoft Teams chat-based workspace
Audio conferencing, phone system
Skype for Business Skype for Business
O365 video O365 video O365 video
OneNote class notebook
Analytics Delve Delve Delve Delve
Power Bi Pro, MyAnalytics
Advanced compliance Advanced eDiscovery, customer lockbox, advanced data governance
Content storage & consumption 2 GB of cloud storage 1 TB of cloud storage Unlimited storage Unlimited storage
Schedule & tasks Microsoft StaffHub, PowerApps, Flow Microsoft StaffHub, PowerApps, Flow Microsoft StaffHub, PowerApps, Flow, Stream Microsoft StaffHub, PowerApps, Flow, Stream
Threat protection Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Windows Defender Antivirus, Device Guard Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Windows Defender Antivirus, Device Guard Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Windows Defender Antivirus, Device Guard Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics, Windows Defender Antivirus, Device Guard
Windows Defender ATP, O365 threat intelligence, O365 threat protection
Identity & access management Azure Active Directory P1, Windows Hello, Credential Guard and Direct Access Azure Active Directory P1, Windows Hello, Credential Guard and Direct Access Azure Active Directory P1+P2
Azure Information Protection P1 Azure Information Protection P1+P2
Risk based conditional access
Cloud App security
Privileged identity management
Rights management Rights management Rights management Rights management
Device & app management Microsoft Intune Microsoft Intune Microsoft Intune (full) Microsoft Intune (full)
Windows AutoPilot, Fine Tuned User Experience, and Windows Analytics Device Health Windows AutoPilot, Fine Tuned User Experience, and Windows Analytics Device Health
MDM for W10 devices and autoenroll MDM for W10 devices and autoenroll MDM for W10 devices and autoenroll
SCCM SCCM
Windows Server cal rights Windows Server cal rights Windows Server cal rights

Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program

Microsoft is recommending customers join Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. Now, the Office 365 community can enjoy a full-service experience for their cloud environment working directly with a partner. The best part of the CSP licensing model is that there is no additional fees. The price you are currently paying for your Office 365 licensing remains the same, plus you receive free value adds from MessageOps.

MessageOps is the top Cloud Solution Provider with over 50,000 members as their single point of contact for thousands of Microsoft Office 365 users to handle their direct billing, provisioning, management, support, and delivering value-added services. You get the same Office 365 plans and uptime, but with full service, support and free value-added services.

What’s Included with CSP:

You’ll get Inscape! It’s a revolutionary suite of insights, services and tools that unlocks the business value of Office 365. The bundle is entirely unique; the single most complete package of value optimizing services available on the market.

The package also includes your own dedicated success manager, to help you get the most from your new environment. Say goodbye to the days of being passed between different departments for advice, technical support, or billing. With Inscape, you have one simple contact number for all your enquiries.

Included as standard:

  • 24/7×365 U.S. based technical support
  • Critical situation support and escalation to Microsoft
  • Bite-size training videos and resources
  • Office 365 Adoption platform
  • World-class tips and tricks

Free value-added tools and services only available with MessageOps:

  • Quarterly Security Assessment
  • Quarterly Network Assessment
  • Office 365 Exchange Migrator
  • Office 365 Password Synchronization

Ready to sign up, or want to know more? Learn about Inscape and how you can become our CSP partner here.

Was this article helpful?
YesNo