Microsoft 365 Plans Comparison - Business vs E3 vs E5

Jan 5

Choosing the Right Microsoft 365 Plan

Microsoft 365 offers different plans depending on business size and security needs. We help SMEs choose the right license — not the most expensive one.

🔹 Microsoft 365 Business Plans

Best for: Small to medium businesses (up to 300 users)

✔ Business email
✔ Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint
✔ Basic security features
✔ Cost-effective

📌 Ideal for most SMEs

🔹 Microsoft 365 E3

Best for: Growing or regulated businesses

✔ Everything in Business
✔ Advanced security & compliance
✔ Data loss prevention (DLP)
✔ Enhanced audit & reporting

📌 Ideal for businesses with compliance needs

🔹 Microsoft 365 E5

Best for: Security-focused organizations

✔ Everything in E3
✔ Advanced threat protection
✔ Identity & access analytics
✔ Advanced security monitoring

📌 Ideal for high-risk or regulated environments

💡 Our Recommendation

Most SMEs are well served with Microsoft 365 Business plus additional security controls.

E3 or E5 is recommended only when compliance or security requirements justify it.

📞 Talk to us before choosing a license

Abia Samuel