# Microsoft 365 E3 > Enterprise productivity, Windows, device management, and core security for commercial organizations that want a strong Microsoft 365 standard without moving to E5. Canonical: https://o365hq.com/subscriptions/microsoft-365-e3 Provider: IT Partner LLC — US Microsoft partner since 2006. Book: https://o365hq.com/book ## Pricing (CSP / NCE, per seat per month unless noted) | Segment | Term · Billing | Invoice per cycle | Monthly equivalent | vs annual-upfront | |---|---|---|---|---| | Charity | 1-year · Annual | $117 | $9.75/mo | +0.0% | | Charity | 1-year · Monthly | $10.24 | $10.24/mo | +5.0% | | Charity | Monthly · Monthly | $11.70 | $11.70/mo | +20.0% | | Commercial | 1-year · Annual | $468 | $39/mo | +0.0% | | Commercial | 3-year · Annual | $468 | $39/mo | +0.0% | | Commercial | 3-year · Triennial | $1404 | $39/mo | +0.0% | | Commercial | 1-year · Monthly | $40.95 | $40.95/mo | +5.0% | | Commercial | Monthly · Monthly | $46.80 | $46.80/mo | +20.0% | Prices are Microsoft ERP (estimated retail) — the same price as buying direct; IT Partner adds advisory and support on top. Last price sync: 2026-10-01. Microsoft 365 E3 is the enterprise bundle for organizations that want Microsoft 365 Apps, enterprise email and collaboration, Windows Enterprise E3, Intune, and core identity/security capabilities in one user license. ## What's included - Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise for licensed users. - Business email and calendaring through Exchange Online. - File storage and collaboration through OneDrive and SharePoint. - Microsoft Teams for chat, meetings, and collaboration when the Teams-included SKU is selected. - A no-Teams SKU option is present in the Commercial catalog for buyers who need that licensing path. - Windows Enterprise E3 rights for licensed users. - Device and application management capabilities through Microsoft Intune. - Identity and access management capabilities aligned to Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1. ## Not included - Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2 is not included as a base E3 entitlement; an Entra P2 Add On SKU is present in the catalog. - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 is not included as a base E3 entitlement; a Defender for Endpoint P2 Add On for Microsoft 365 E3 SKU is present in the catalog. - Microsoft 365 E5 security, compliance, and analytics capabilities are not included unless separately licensed. - Copilot for Microsoft 365 is not included. - Teams Phone PSTN calling plans are not included. - Power BI Pro is not included. ## Key limits - Choose the Teams-included or no-Teams SKU deliberately; they are separate catalog entries. - A license is intended for a named user and should not be pooled across multiple people. - Annual and three-year commitments are not the same as month-to-month cancellation flexibility, even when billed monthly or annually. - Add-on trial entries do not convert the entire Microsoft 365 E3 suite into a trial offer. ## Licensing mechanics (CSP/NCE) ### Commitment & payment options The Commercial catalog shows P1M billed monthly, P1Y billed annually or monthly, and P3Y billed annually or triennially, with availability depending on the exact base, no-Teams, unattended, or add-on SKU selected. ### The cancellation window Under CSP/NCE purchasing, cancellation and seat reductions are generally limited to Microsoft’s short post-purchase or renewal cancellation window. IT Partner should confirm the exact window before the order is placed. ### Adding & reducing seats Seat increases are generally allowed during the term and align to the subscription. Seat decreases are generally limited to the cancellation window or renewal, so buy annual and three-year commitments with realistic headcount planning. ### At renewal Subscriptions normally renew at the end of the term unless renewal settings are changed before renewal. Review SKU choice, Teams versus no-Teams, add-ons, and seat count before the renewal date. ### Upgrades & switches Moving to a higher-value plan or adding separate add-ons is usually easier than downgrading midterm. Downgrades, SKU switches, and Teams versus no-Teams changes should be planned around renewal unless Microsoft allows a specific transition path. ### Transferring to IT Partner A transfer-in from another provider usually does not require moving user data. The key work is mapping existing subscriptions, avoiding overlap, checking term commitments, and placing the correct replacement SKUs with IT Partner. ## FAQ ### What is Microsoft 365 E3 for Commercial customers? Microsoft 365 E3 is an enterprise per-user subscription for commercial organizations, because it combines Microsoft 365 Apps, enterprise email and collaboration, Windows Enterprise E3 rights, Intune device management, and core identity and security capabilities. It is typically chosen for knowledge workers who need a full Microsoft 365 standard without moving to Microsoft 365 E5. ### What is included with Microsoft 365 E3? Microsoft 365 E3 includes Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Exchange Online email and calendaring, OneDrive and SharePoint collaboration, Windows Enterprise E3 rights, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1-aligned identity capabilities. Teams is included only when you select a Teams-included Microsoft 365 E3 SKU, because the Commercial catalog also contains separate no-Teams options. ### What is not included in Microsoft 365 E3? Microsoft 365 E3 does not include Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, Copilot for Microsoft 365, Teams Phone calling plans, Power BI Pro, or the full Microsoft 365 E5 security, compliance, and analytics stack. Those capabilities require separate add-ons, a different plan, or a higher-tier license depending on the requirement. ### Does Microsoft 365 E3 include Microsoft Teams? Microsoft 365 E3 can include Teams, but only if the Teams-included SKU is selected. The Commercial catalog also includes Microsoft 365 E3 no-Teams SKUs, so buyers should choose the Teams or no-Teams path deliberately before checkout. ### Should I buy Microsoft 365 E3 or Microsoft 365 E3 no Teams? Choose Microsoft 365 E3 with Teams if your users need Teams chat, meetings, and collaboration under the same suite license. Choose Microsoft 365 E3 no Teams if your procurement, regional licensing, or collaboration strategy requires the no-Teams path, because the Teams-included and no-Teams SKUs are separate purchasing entries. ### Is Copilot for Microsoft 365 included with Microsoft 365 E3? No, Copilot for Microsoft 365 is not included in the base Microsoft 365 E3 license. Microsoft 365 E3 can be a relevant base for Copilot eligibility in many commercial scenarios, but Copilot itself is a separate purchase and its current prerequisites should be confirmed before ordering. ### Does Microsoft 365 E3 include Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2? No, Microsoft 365 E3 does not include Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2 as a base entitlement, because E3 includes core identity capabilities aligned to Entra ID Plan 1. The Commercial catalog includes an Entra P2 Add On, and IT Partner should confirm the exact prerequisite rules before purchase or trial activation. ### Does Microsoft 365 E3 include Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2? No, Microsoft 365 E3 does not include Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 as a base entitlement. The Commercial catalog includes a Defender for Endpoint P2 Add On for Microsoft 365 E3, so buyers that need P2 endpoint security should budget and license that add-on separately. ### Is Microsoft 365 E3 enough for enterprise security and compliance? Microsoft 365 E3 is enough for many organizations that need baseline enterprise identity, device management, Windows Enterprise, and productivity security controls. It is not enough if your security or compliance team specifically requires E5-grade capabilities, Entra ID Plan 2, Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, advanced compliance, or analytics, because those require E5 or separate add-ons. ### Does Microsoft 365 E3 include Windows Enterprise and Intune? Yes, Microsoft 365 E3 includes Windows Enterprise E3 rights for licensed users and device and application management capabilities through Microsoft Intune. This is one of the main reasons buyers choose Microsoft 365 E3 instead of an Office-only plan, because E3 combines productivity, operating system rights, and endpoint management in one user license. ### What is the difference between Microsoft 365 E3 and Office 365 E3? Microsoft 365 E3 is broader than Office 365 E3, because Microsoft 365 E3 adds Windows Enterprise E3 rights, Intune device management, and additional identity and security value around the productivity suite. Office 365 E3 is more focused on Office apps, email, and collaboration, so it can be a better fit only when Windows Enterprise and Intune are not needed. ### How does Microsoft 365 E3 compare with Microsoft 365 Business Premium? Microsoft 365 E3 is an Enterprise family plan for commercial organizations that want enterprise licensing and no Commercial enterprise seat cap stated in the provided catalog data. Microsoft 365 Business Premium is a small and midsize business plan with different eligibility and service limits, so buyers should not treat it as a direct substitute without checking user count, enterprise requirements, and management needs. ### What commitment and billing options are available for Microsoft 365 E3 Commercial? The Commercial catalog shows monthly, one-year, and three-year commitment options, with billing choices that can include monthly, annual, or triennial billing depending on the exact SKU. Annual billing on one-year terms and the listed three-year options generally have the lowest annualized cost posture for the corresponding SKUs, while monthly commitment or annual commitment billed monthly trades higher overall cost for flexibility or cash-flow benefits. ### Can I cancel Microsoft 365 E3 or reduce seats midterm? Seat reductions and cancellations are generally limited under CSP/NCE to Microsoft’s short post-purchase or renewal cancellation window, because the commitment term governs flexibility even if the subscription is billed monthly. IT Partner should confirm the exact cancellation window and seat-reduction rules before the order is placed. ### Can I add Microsoft 365 E3 seats during the term? Yes, seat increases are generally allowed during the subscription term and align to the existing subscription term. Seat decreases are generally restricted to the cancellation window or renewal, so annual and three-year commitments should be purchased with realistic headcount planning. ### Can Microsoft 365 E3 licenses be reassigned between users? Microsoft 365 E3 is normally assigned per named user in the Microsoft 365 admin center, and admins can reassign licenses when users leave or roles change. It should not be pooled across multiple people, because it is a named-user subscription rather than a shared concurrent-use license. ### Is there a free trial for Microsoft 365 E3 in this Commercial catalog? The provided Commercial catalog shows trial entries for the Entra P2 Add On and the Defender for Endpoint P2 Add On for Microsoft 365 E3, not for every Microsoft 365 E3 base SKU. Buyers should not assume the full Microsoft 365 E3 suite has a trial from these add-on trial entries. ### How should a company get started with Microsoft 365 E3 deployment? Start by selecting the correct Teams-included or no-Teams SKU, then choose the commitment term that matches staffing stability. Most organizations pilot with IT and a representative business group, confirm identity and Intune device-management settings, and then expand by department while assigning licenses and enabling the required service plans. ### Can we transfer Microsoft 365 E3 from another CSP to IT Partner without downtime? Yes, a CSP transfer for Microsoft 365 E3 usually focuses on the licensing provider relationship rather than moving mailbox, OneDrive, SharePoint, or Teams data. Because the tenant data normally stays in place, the goal is a zero-downtime licensing transition, but IT Partner should review current SKUs, renewal dates, and term commitments to avoid overlap or gaps. ### Is Microsoft 365 E3 Commercial the right offer for GCC, GCC High, nonprofit, or education buyers? No, Microsoft 365 E3 Commercial is the standard commercial offer and should not be treated as GCC, GCC High, nonprofit grant, student, or faculty licensing. Government cloud residency and compliance requirements require the appropriate Government licensing path, nonprofit buyers should review Charity eligibility and grant context, and education buyers should use the applicable Education licensing programs. --- To buy or migrate with zero downtime, book a call with Mike (https://o365hq.com/book) or email sales@o365hq.com. Same Microsoft price, partner support included.