Comparing Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise plans: E1 vs E3 vs E5

Comparing Microsoft Office 365 Enterprise plans: E1 vs E3 vs E5

Office 365 E1 Overview

The Office 365 E1 suite is the lightest version among the three main Enterprise plans. This subscription is ideal for businesses that require basic email and file-sharing functionality. With an E1 license, you get web versions of all Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, in conjunction with cloud services like OneDrive and Teams.

Office 365 E3 Overview

Microsoft Office 365 E3 is the mid-tier plan for Office 365 users. E3 includes all the features of E1 in addition to the full desktop suite of Office 365 applications and greater cloud storage space. The E3 subscription gives you access to the latest Office applications on up to 5 devices, plus 5 TB of OneDrive storage. Office 365 E3 is built for teams with enterprise-grade security and compliance, including the right blend of scalability, mobility, and collaboration. E3 is always connected with Skype for Business.

Office 365 E5 Overview

Microsoft Office 365 E5, the most expensive subscription in all Enterprise plans, offers businesses a fully-featured suite of Office applications. The E5 plan contains all major Microsoft 365 apps that support real-time collaboration, including professional email, online data storage, video conferencing, and audio conferencing tools.