Microsoft 365 E3: £28.10/user. Windows 10 Enterprise, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Intune, Azure AD, Compliance. vs E5 (£48.10), vs F3 (£6). Mid-tier. AMVIA.
What is Microsoft 365 E3 and how does it compare to E5 and F3? Microsoft 365 launched separately from Office 365 2017, heralding new era services and software, including Windows 10 operating system. Grants many benefits administrators and first-line workers within robust IT-based organisations. Administrators and business owners must be familiar differences licensing, as each yields benefits. E3 includes Windows 10 Enterprise, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint, OneDrive (100GB), Teams, Stream. Also includes Intune, 365 Admin Centre, Azure Active Directory Plan 1, Secure Score, Compliance Centre, Exchange, Bookings, MyAnalytics. 5 devices per user (PC, Mac, tablet, smartphone). E3 (£28.10/month), E5 (£48.10, adds Defender suite, Power BI Pro, Teams Phone/Audio), F3 (£6, web-only apps, limited features). Choose based IT requirements, security/compliance needs, company size. Launched 2017. AMVIA provides E3 assessment, licensing optimization, implementation, training, support.
Microsoft 365 launched separately from Office 365 2017, heralding new era services and software, including Windows 10 operating system. Microsoft 365 grants many benefits administrators and first-line workers within robust IT-based organisations. Administrators and business owners must be familiar with differences licensing, as each yields its benefits. Choosing right licensing plan dependent on features require from it.
This guide explains Microsoft 365 E3 features, licensing details, pricing, comparison with E5 and F3, and AMVIA enterprise support services.
Microsoft 365 E3 includes latest version primary office apps alongside some additional features. Windows 10 Enterprise is Microsoft operating system specially designed business use, with comprehensive security and accessibility IT professionals. This operating system includes all features found Windows 10 Pro but with additional features benefit companies requiring robust solution.
Word processing software, updated with modern comments for better collaboration amongst authors between Word, Excel and PowerPoint. With 365 E3, Microsoft Word is accessible up five PCs, Macs, tablets or smartphones.
Latest version spreadsheet software is updated with stencils use latest AWS shapes diagrams. With 365 E3, Microsoft Excel is accessible up five PCs, Macs, tablets or smartphones.
Slideshow presentation software updated with contextual mini toolbar tailored user's most recent actions. With 365 E3, Microsoft PowerPoint is accessible five PCs, Macs, tablets or smartphones.
Web manager app integrated email and calendar services keep track appointments or events.
Microsoft OneNote is digital notebook software with range organisational utilities. With 365 E3, Microsoft OneNote allows draw, annotate, tag, highlight, add media files up five PCs, Macs, tablets or smartphones.
Microsoft SharePoint is collaborative intranet software designed easy access content, information, and applications across organisation.
Microsoft OneDrive allows up 100GB file hosting and simple shared access files and media. Outlook works seamlessly Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
Microsoft Teams communications software allows audio and video calls addition chat functions. Teams provide virtual environment efficient flow workplace communication.
Microsoft Stream is video service with live event streaming suitable large-scale events addition smaller company meetings. With E3 this is available on PC, Mac, tablet and smartphone.
E3 includes Microsoft Intune and 365 Admin Centre for device and app management. These tools allow IT administrators control who accesses company information, manage security policies, and deploy applications across organization.
For secure access management, Azure Active Directory Plan 1 alongside Credential Guard provide authentication controls and identity protection.
Security services such as Secure Score and Compliance Centre are included this plan. These provide visibility into security posture and help maintain regulatory compliance.
Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Bookings are integrated, providing enterprise email and meeting scheduling capabilities.
For analytics, E3 has MyAnalytics, which makes it easier track your network and how you're spending your work time. This helps improve productivity and time management across organization.
E3 includes:
Microsoft 365 F1 licensing now known F3 and comes Windows 10, Enterprise E3 and many additional apps. F3 includes Teams, Yammer, SharePoint, Intune, Azure Information Protection, Azure Active Directory Plan 1, 2GB OneDrive storage, Microsoft Planner, Security and Compliance Centre, Secure Score, Microsoft Graph API.
However, F1 offers less depth than E3. Key limitations:
Microsoft F1 offers more value than Office 365 equivalent, which does not come with Windows 10 or any additional apps besides main Office 365 apps indicated above. Notably, F1 license lacks range primary Office applications present E3 and E5. Office applications only accessible Web and mobile apps and are limited consumption-only, meaning no publishing functions. There also no integration Outlook this licensing version.
F3 suitable: Smaller businesses, frontline staff, limited Office requirements, cost-conscious organizations (£6/month)
E3 comprehensive mid-tier enterprise license providing complete productivity suite, device management, basic security, and compliance features.
E3 price: £28.10 per user per month (UK, excluding VAT)
E3 suitable: Mid-sized enterprises, organizations with managed IT, companies requiring device/app management, standard compliance needs
Microsoft 365 E5 comes with all features E3 but with additional extras at higher monthly cost. Microsoft E5 includes:
Advanced security features: E5 comes additional benefit Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365 and Defender for Identity. E5 also includes Azure Information Protection Plan 2 and Cloud App Security. This means comprehensive threat detection across endpoints, email, cloud apps, and identities.
Analytics: E5 comes with more comprehensive analytical features such as Power BI Pro (addition MyAnalytics). This enables deeper business intelligence and data analysis.
More Teams functions: While E3 plan comes access Microsoft Teams, E5 license has elevated functions such as Phone System and Audio Conferencing. This makes E5 full unified communications platform.
E5 price: £48.10 per user per month (UK, excluding VAT)
Price difference: £20/month more than E3
E5 suitable: Large enterprises, highly regulated industries (finance, healthcare), organizations with advanced security needs, companies requiring advanced analytics and communications
FeatureF3 (Frontline)E3 (Enterprise)E5 (Premium)Price/month£6£28.10£48.10Windows 10 EnterpriseYesYesYesDesktop Office AppsWeb/Mobile onlyFull DesktopFull DesktopIntune/Device ManagementYesYesYesAzure Active DirectoryPlan 1Plan 1Plan 2 (Premium Identity)Microsoft Defender SuiteNoNoYes (Endpoint, Office, Identity)Cloud App SecurityNoNoYesMicrosoft TeamsYes (Basic)Yes (Standard)Yes (Phone, Audio Conferencing)Power BI ProNoNoYesFile Storage2GB100GB100GBUse CasesFrontline workersKnowledge workersEnterprise/Regulated
E3 and E5 more suitable organisations with more significant function, requiring range utilities and services. However, E3 sweet spot for organizations that need:
For larger company that require tightened control security compliance and access management, E5 more appealing.
Not including VAT, Microsoft 365 E3 is £28.10 per user month UK. This positions E3 mid-range enterprise licensing option.
Microsoft 365 E3 is £20 less than costlier E5 plan, which amounts £48.10 per user month. Monthly cost difference represents substantial annual expense for large organizations.
Cheapest licensing available is F3, costing only £6 per user month. However, significantly less functionality.
Increase cost feature-related. F3 plan has lowest functionality, allowing access Office apps only through Web or mobile services consumption-only mode. E3 and E5 boast more comprehensive features, with more advanced security compliance and analytical features found E5.
AMVIA provides comprehensive Microsoft 365 E3 licensing assessment:
Complete E3 deployment support:
Comprehensive training ensuring staff leverage E3 capabilities:
AMVIA delivers 24/7/365 UK-based E3 support:
Start assessing your organization. What size is your IT team? What devices need support? What security and compliance requirements exist?
Next, evaluate licensing options. Does F3 sufficient your frontline workers? Need E3 for knowledge workers? Require E5 for advanced security?
Then, calculate investment. What annual cost per user? What features most critical? What ROI from device management and productivity improvements?
Finally, plan implementation. What licensing timeline? How phase deployment? What training and support needed? Contact AMVIA begin your E3 journey.
Need expert help selecting and implementing Microsoft 365 E3 for your enterprise? Contact AMVIA specialists: 0333 733 8050 (direct to experts, no voicemail) or request consultation. We provide comprehensive Microsoft 365 E3 assessment, licensing optimization, implementation planning, Windows 10 Enterprise deployment, device security configuration, user training, 24/7 managed support. Discover how AMVIA's human-first approach delivers E3 solutions enabling enterprises maximize productivity, device management, compliance, and security at £28.10/user/month without premium E5 costs.
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