How Does Microsoft 365 E3 Compare to E1 and E5?

Microsoft 365 E3 offers a balanced mix of productivity, security, and compliance features compared to the entry-level E1 and premium E5 plans. E1 is more basic, focusing on web-based apps and limited security, while E5 includes advanced analytics, security, and voice capabilities. E3 is ideal for businesses needing comprehensive tools without the higher cost of E5.

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Key Differences Between Microsoft 365 E1, E3, and E5

Microsoft 365’s Enterprise plans cater to businesses of all sizes but differ significantly in features. Here’s how E1, E3, and E5 compare:

Microsoft 365 E1: Basic Productivity and Collaboration

• Key Features:
  • Web and mobile versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • 50 GB email storage per user via Exchange Online.
  • 1 TB OneDrive storage per user.
  • Microsoft Teams for collaboration.
  • Limited security and compliance features.
• Target Audience: Ideal for businesses needing basic tools and cloud-based collaboration without advanced features.

Microsoft 365 E3: Enhanced Productivity and Security

• Key Features:
  • Full desktop versions of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Advanced email and calendaring with 100 GB storage per user.
  • 1 TB OneDrive storage per user.
  • Comprehensive device and app management with Microsoft Intune.
  • Enhanced security features, including data loss prevention (DLP) and Azure Information Protection (AIP).
  • SharePoint Online with advanced content management.
• Target Audience: Designed for businesses needing advanced tools, data security, and compliance capabilities.

Microsoft 365 E5: Premium Security, Analytics, and Voice

• Key Features:
  • Everything in E3, plus advanced threat protection (Microsoft Defender for Office 365).
  • Microsoft Purview for advanced compliance and eDiscovery.
  • Power BI Pro for data analytics.
  • Cloud-based phone system and audio conferencing.
  • Advanced identity and access management features.
• Target Audience: Best for organizations requiring top-tier security, compliance, and analytics.

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Comparison Table

Feature	Microsoft 365 E1	Microsoft 365 E3	Microsoft 365 E5
Office Apps	Web/Mobile Only	Full Desktop + Web/Mobile	Full Desktop + Web/Mobile
Email Storage	50 GB	100 GB	100 GB
OneDrive Storage	1 TB	1 TB	1 TB
Security Features	Basic	Advanced (DLP, AIP)	Premium (Threat Protection)
Compliance Tools	Basic	Enhanced	Advanced
Analytics and BI	Not Included	Not Included	Power BI Pro
Phone System & Conferencing	Not Included	Not Included	Included
Price (Approx.)	Lowest	Mid-Tier	Highest

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Choosing the Right Plan

• Choose E1: If your business requires basic productivity and cloud tools at an affordable cost.
• Choose E3: For enhanced security, device management, and full-featured Office apps.
• Choose E5: If advanced analytics, security, and voice capabilities are critical to your operations.

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Why Medha Cloud?

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