Microsoft 365 E3 typically costs $36 per user per month, based on Microsoft’s standard pricing. However, actual pricing may vary depending on factors such as region, promotional offers, and volume licensing agreements.
Detailed Breakdown of Microsoft 365 E3 Pricing
Microsoft 365 E3 is a mid-tier plan designed for businesses seeking productivity tools, enhanced collaboration, and basic security features.
Standard Pricing
- Per User Per Month: $36 (USD)
- Annual Commitment: Required for standard pricing.
Factors Influencing Cost
While $36 per user per month is the standard rate, pricing may differ due to:
- Volume Discounts: Businesses purchasing licenses in bulk may receive discounted rates.
- Promotions: Microsoft or its partners occasionally offer discounts for new customers.
- Third-Party Resellers: Pricing can vary if purchased through Microsoft-certified resellers.
Included Features at This Price Point
Microsoft 365 E3 offers a comprehensive set of tools for businesses:
- Office Apps: Access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (desktop and online versions).
- Collaboration Tools: Includes Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive with 1 TB of storage per user.
- Email and Calendar: Exchange Online with a 100 GB mailbox per user.
- Security Features: Basic threat protection, encryption, and mobile device management.
- Compliance: Standard compliance tools such as eDiscovery and information protection.
Why Microsoft 365 E3 Is Cost-Effective
For $36 per user per month, Microsoft 365 E3 provides:
- A unified platform combining productivity apps, security, and compliance tools.
- Scalability for businesses of all sizes, from SMBs to enterprises.
- Integration with other Microsoft services, streamlining IT management.
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I'm Benjamin, a Microsoft 365 Specialist, helping small and large businesses deploy, configure, and secure M365 environments to maximize the benefits of Microsoft tools. With sound expertise in driving cloud adoption, identity and access management (IAM), security monitoring, system reliability, and proactive troubleshooting.