Choose a Microsoft 365 Subscription
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.
*** Unlimited archiving when auto-expansion is turned on.
To compare Microsoft 365 Business Premium with other products, including other Microsoft 365 plans, see Licensing Microsoft 365 for small and medium-sized businesses.