Microsoft 365 Licensing
Done Right — for Less
Stop overpaying for seats your team doesn't use. As an Authorized Direct CSP Partner, we provide competitive pricing, prevent costly licensing mistakes, and handle your migration from day one to go-live.
Microsoft 365 Plans — May 2026
All plans billed annually per user/month. Volume discounts available for 50+ seats.
| Plan | Users | Key Capabilities | Microsoft Price | Our Price | You Save | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Basic | 1–300 | Exchange, Teams, SharePoint (web) | $7.20 | $5.40 | −$1.80 | Email + Web apps only |
| Business StandardMost Popular | 1–300 | Full Office apps + Teams + 1TB OneDrive | $15.00 | $11.20 | −$3.80 | Most growing businesses |
| Business Premium | 1–300 | Standard + Intune + Defender + Azure AD P1 | $26.40 | $19.80 | −$6.60 | Security-conscious SMBs |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | 1+ | Full suite + eDiscovery + Advanced Compliance | $43.20 | $32.50 | −$10.70 | Mid-size & enterprise |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | 1+ | E3 + Defender P2 + Purview + Power BI Pro | $68.40 | $65.76 | −$2.64 | Max security & analytics |
Prices per user/month, annual commitment. Contact us for monthly billing or 50+ user volume pricing.
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Why Companies Choose Iron Cove Over Buying Direct
Microsoft's portal will sell you licenses. We'll make sure you're buying the right ones — and get the most out of every seat.
Authorized Direct CSP Partner
Every license comes from Microsofts own channel — fully compliant, fully legitimate. No gray market, no compliance risk, no surprises at audit time.
Consistently Better Pricing
Our volume and partner tier let us pass real savings on to you. Most clients save 8–12% vs. buying direct — without sacrificing a single feature.
License Optimization That Prevents Overbuying
The average company over-licenses by 20%. We audit your actual usage, match roles to the right plan, and eliminate waste before you renew.
End-to-End Migration & Implementation
From tenant setup and email migration to Teams rollout and Intune enrollment — we handle the technical work so your team stays productive.
US-Based Expert Support, Not a Ticket Queue
When something breaks, you call us. Our engineers pick up. We have supported 300+ Microsoft environments since 2010 — we have seen it all.
5 Microsoft 365 Licensing Mistakes We Fix Every Week
Most companies discover at least two of these in the first 30 days working with us.
Assigning E3 to every employee
Most workers only need Business Standard. E3 is for power users, IT, and compliance roles. Correct assignment routinely saves $15–20/user/month.
Not claiming Microsoft NCE discounts
New Commerce Experience annual commits offer lower rates. Many buyers on monthly plans pay 20% more than necessary.
Buying add-ons that are already included
Teams Phone, Defender for Business, and Intune are bundled in premium plans. We see companies paying twice for capabilities they already own.
Letting licenses sit unused after churn
Inactive accounts accumulate. Without regular audits, 15–25% of seats are typically orphaned and still being billed.
Skipping hybrid or co-existence planning
Migrating without a coexistence strategy causes mail flow failures and Teams disruption. Proper planning eliminates downtime.
What a Well-Run Microsoft 365 Project Looks Like
Real outcomes from recent Iron Cove engagements.
Migrated from Google Workspace to M365 Business Premium
Zero lost emails. 14-day project. Staff trained within 2 weeks.
E3 license audit reduced unused seats by 22%
Full HIPAA BAA in place. Purview compliance configured. $38K/yr reclaimed.
Consolidated 3 tenants into one E5 environment
Single pane of glass for IT, eDiscovery enabled, Defender P2 deployed company-wide.
Common Questions
Why buy Microsoft 365 from Iron Cove instead of directly from Microsoft?
+Are your licenses legitimate? Can we get audited?
+How long does a Microsoft 365 migration typically take?
+Can you help us figure out which plan is right for us?
+Do you support Microsoft 365 Copilot?
+What if we already have Microsoft 365 but want better pricing and support?
+Ready to Stop Overpaying for Microsoft 365?
Talk to an Iron Cove licensing specialist today. We'll review your current setup, identify savings, and give you a firm quote — no pressure, no obligation.
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