Business Premium, E3, E5, or E7? Make Sure You're on the Right Microsoft 365 License

Picking a Microsoft 365 license is a budget decision that compounds every renewal cycle. Get a free assessment to see if you're overpaying, under-secured, or overdue for a better fit.

  • Uncover unused, oversized, or "shelfware" licenses draining your budget every renewal
  • See where you stand today versus an optimized setup, typically saving 15-20% through right-sizing
  • Get security recommendations matched to your actual risk, not a one-size-fits-all bundle

Which Microsoft 365 Plan Fits Your Business?

See how Microsoft 365 and Office 365 plans compare on price, security, and key features at a glance. Quickly identify the right fit for your budget and security needs.

SKU

  • Business Basic
  • Business Standard
  • Business Premium
  • Office 365 E1
  • Office 365 E3
  • Office 365 E5
  • Microsoft 365 E3
  • Microsoft 365 E5
  • Microsoft 365 E7

Price

  • Business Basic $7
  • Business Standard $14
  • Business Premium $22
  • Office 365 E1 $10
  • Office 365 E3 $26
  • Office 365 E5 $41
  • Microsoft 365 E3 $39
  • Microsoft 365 E5 $60
  • Microsoft 365 E7 $99

Best Fit

  • Business Basic SMB
  • Business Standard SMB
  • Business Premium SMB
  • Office 365 E1 ENT (light)
  • Office 365 E3 MM / ENT
  • Office 365 E5 ENT
  • Microsoft 365 E3 MM / ENT
  • Microsoft 365 E5 ENT
  • Microsoft 365 E7 ENT (AI-first)

Security Level

  • Business Basic 1
  • Business Standard 2
  • Business Premium 3 Adds Intune + Defender
  • Office 365 E1 2
  • Office 365 E3 3
  • Office 365 E5 4
  • Microsoft 365 E3 4
  • Microsoft 365 E5 5
  • Microsoft 365 E7 5

Key Differentiator

  • Business Basic Cheapest seat, web-only apps
  • Business Standard Desktop Office apps included
  • Business Premium Built-in device management and security
  • Office 365 E1 Low-cost enterprise, web-only
  • Office 365 E3 Desktop apps, no security add-ons
  • Office 365 E5 Adds voice, analytics — no Intune/Entra
  • Microsoft 365 E3 Adds Windows, Intune, Entra ID P1
  • Microsoft 365 E5 Defender XDR, Entra ID P2, Purview
  • Microsoft 365 E7 Only tier bundling Copilot + full Entra Suite + Agent 365

Microsoft Modern Work Solutions Partner

TrustedTech holds the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation, Microsoft's highest recognition for partners who demonstrate real customer success with Microsoft 365. That validation underpins every M365 Licensing Consultation we deliver, giving you confidence that your licensing strategy is guided by Microsoft-vetted expertise rather than guesswork.

M365 Usage Report: Clear Insights That Drive Smarter Licensing Decisions

The M365 Usage Report provides a detailed analysis of:

✔ License Allocation & Usage
See how many seats are assigned, how many total seats you’re carrying, and where licenses may be overscoped or unused.

✔ Vendor Pricing vs. Optimized Pricing
Side‑by‑side comparisons highlight how your current vendor costs measure up against TrustedTech’s optimized pricing down to the seat level.

✔ Monthly Cost Impact
The report distills overall cost changes into a simple monthly total, clearly showing potential savings and percentage reductions across your Microsoft 365 stack.

✔ Product‑Level Savings Opportunities
From Teams Audio Conferencing to Microsoft 365 F3/E3, Power BI, Entra ID, Exchange Online, and more, each line item includes monthly savings.

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Microsoft 365 Cost Optimization

The Complete Playbook for Reducing M365 Spend

Everything IT leaders and procurement teams need to cut Microsoft 365 costs without cutting capability. This playbook covers license right-sizing, SKU optimization, CSP migration savings, and governance frameworks for ongoing spend control.

  • License right-sizing strategies
  • SKU comparison and downgrades
  • CSP vs. direct pricing analysis
  • Governance and audit frameworks
  • Copilot and add-on cost controls
  • Renewal negotiation tactics
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