🖥️
Full Desktop Office Applications
Complete desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, and Publisher. Install on up to 5 PCs/Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 smartphones per user.
Office 365 E5 - Premium Enterprise Suite with Intelligence
$45.60/Month - Includes $27/Month in Add-ons: Teams Phone + Audio Conferencing + Power BI Pro + Advanced Security
Complete Office 365 E5 Solution - Save $9/Month vs Buying Add-ons Separately
Get the ultimate Office 365 experience with everything in E3 plus Teams Phone Standard, Audio Conferencing, Power BI Pro, and Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2. Perfect for enterprises needing cloud phone systems, advanced analytics, and maximum security.
💰 Exceptional Value: E5 includes $27/month of add-ons for only $18/month premium over E3Microsoft Silver Partner since 2008 • 99.9% Uptime SLA
$45.60
per user/month
Teams Phone • Audio Conferencing
Power BI Pro • Advanced Security
100GB Exchange • 2TB OneDrive
Power BI Pro • Advanced Security
100GB Exchange • 2TB OneDrive
ROI: Save $9/month!
Get $27 in add-ons for $18 premium
Get $27 in add-ons for $18 premium
E5 Exclusive Features - $27/Month Value Included
Pay only $18/month more than E3, get $27/month in premium add-ons
📞
Teams Phone Standard
$8/month
Cloud-based phone system replacing traditional PBX. Make and receive calls directly in Teams.
🎤
Audio Conferencing
$4/month
Global dial-in numbers for meetings. Participants can join from any phone worldwide.
📊
Power BI Pro
$10/month
Advanced analytics and interactive dashboards. Visualize data and share insights.
🛡️
Defender Plan 2
$5/month
Advanced threat protection with automated investigation and response capabilities.
The Math That Makes E5 a Smart Investment
Office 365 E3
$27.60
per user/month
E5 Premium Over E3
+$18.00
additional per month
Add-ons Value Included
$27.00
worth of features
💡 Net Savings: $9/month per user when you need these features!
E5 makes financial sense if you need any 2+ of these add-ons
Everything in E3, Plus Premium Enterprise Features
Full desktop applications, advanced analytics, cloud phone system, and maximum security
☎️
Teams Phone System
Cloud PBX replacement with enterprise calling, auto attendants, call queues, voicemail, and direct routing. Make and receive calls directly in Microsoft Teams.
🎙️
Audio Conferencing
Global dial-in numbers for Teams meetings. Participants can join from any phone with toll and toll-free numbers in over 60 countries.
📊
Power BI Pro
Advanced business intelligence with interactive dashboards, data modeling, real-time analytics, and AI-powered insights. Share reports across your organization.
📧
Exchange Online Plan 2
100GB mailbox per user with auto-expanding archive, shared mailboxes, advanced email security features, and mobile access from any device.
☁️
2TB OneDrive Storage
Each user gets 2TB of personal cloud storage (vs 1TB in E3) with real-time sync across all devices, offline access, and version history.
🛡️
Advanced Threat Protection Plan 2
AI-powered security with automated investigation, threat hunting, attack simulation training, and comprehensive threat intelligence.
⚖️
Advanced eDiscovery
Enhanced compliance with legal hold, advanced search, predictive coding, and comprehensive investigation tools for regulatory requirements.
📈
MyAnalytics Premium
Personal productivity insights showing how you spend time, collaboration patterns, focus time analytics, and recommendations for work-life balance.
🤖
Copilot Studio for Teams
Build custom AI assistants and chatbots for Teams. Automate workflows and create intelligent conversational experiences.
🔒
Advanced Compliance
Information governance, insider risk management, communication compliance, information barriers, and customer lockbox for maximum data control.
🌐
Cloud App Security
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) functionality with shadow IT discovery and cloud app governance.
Office 365 E5 vs E3 - What You Get for the Premium
Side-by-side comparison showing E5 advantages and ROI
| Feature Category | Office 365 E3 | Office 365 E5 | E5 Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $27.60/user | $45.60/user | $18.00 premium |
| Voice Calling (Teams Phone) | ❌ Not included | ✅ Included | Save $8/month |
| Audio Conferencing | ❌ Not included | ✅ Included | Save $4/month |
| Advanced Analytics (Power BI Pro) | ⚠️ Basic only | ✅ Included | Save $10/month |
| Threat Protection | ⚠️ Basic security | ✅ Defender Plan 2 | Save $5/month |
| OneDrive Storage | 1TB per user | ✅ 2TB per user | Enhanced |
| Compliance Tools | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ Advanced eDiscovery | Enhanced |
| Copilot Studio | ❌ Not included | ✅ For Teams | Exclusive |
| Desktop Apps | ✅ Up to 5 devices | ✅ Up to 5 devices | Same |
| Email Storage | 100GB | ✅ 100GB | Same |
💰 Value Analysis: E5 ROI
E5 includes $27/month of add-ons that cost separately with E3
You pay only $18/month premium over E3
Net Benefit: $9/month MORE in value than you pay extra!
When to Choose Office 365 E5
E5 is the right choice for these common business scenarios
📞
Need Cloud Phone System
If you're replacing a traditional PBX or need calling capabilities in Teams, E5's included phone system ($8/month value) makes it cost-effective.
E5 Recommended
🎤
Require Dial-in Conferencing
Organizations with remote participants who need to join meetings by phone benefit from Audio Conferencing ($4/month value).
E5 Recommended
📊
Data-Driven Decision Making
Companies that rely on business intelligence and data visualization need Power BI Pro ($10/month value) for advanced analytics.
E5 Recommended
🏥
High Compliance Requirements
Financial services, healthcare, and legal firms requiring advanced eDiscovery, insider risk management, and information governance.
E5 Recommended
🛡️
Maximum Threat Protection
Enterprises facing sophisticated cyber threats benefit from Defender Plan 2 ($5/month value) with automated investigation and response.
E5 Recommended
🏢
Large Enterprise (500+ Users)
Organizations with 500+ users replacing PBX infrastructure save significantly with E5's included phone system and advanced features.
E5 Recommended
💼
Standard Productivity Needs
Small businesses needing only basic office applications, email, and collaboration without phone system or advanced analytics.
E3 More Cost-Effective
💰
Limited IT Budget
Growing businesses (50-500 users) that can upgrade to E5 later as needs expand. Start with E3 for core functionality.
E3 More Cost-Effective
Enterprise-Level Security & Advanced Compliance
Maximum protection with Microsoft's most advanced security infrastructure
🛡️
Microsoft Defender XDR
Extended detection and response across email, endpoints, identities, and cloud apps with automated investigation and remediation
🔍
Advanced eDiscovery
Enhanced search, predictive coding, legal hold, and comprehensive investigation tools for regulatory compliance
🚨
Insider Risk Management
Identify and mitigate potential insider threats with AI-powered detection of risky user behavior patterns
🔐
Information Protection
Automatic sensitivity labeling, encryption, and data loss prevention across emails, files, Teams, and SharePoint
☁️
Cloud App Security
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps provides CASB functionality with shadow IT discovery and threat protection
🎯
Threat Intelligence
Real-time insights into global threat actors, attack campaigns, and tactics from Microsoft's security research team
📋
Communication Compliance
Monitor and review communications for regulatory compliance, inappropriate content, and policy violations
🔒
Customer Lockbox
Explicit approval required before Microsoft engineers can access your data for support operations
Why Choose Iron Cove Solutions?
Microsoft Silver Partner since 2008 • 18+ Years of Cloud Expertise
White-Glove Migration
Zero-downtime migrations from any platform. We handle phone system cutover, data migration, and user training seamlessly.
One Bill for All Services
Consolidate billing across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Okta and other cloud services.
24/7 Expert Support
Ongoing support for Teams Phone configuration, Power BI deployment, security optimization, and compliance setup.
ROI Consulting
We help you maximize E5 value by configuring phone systems, training users on Power BI, and optimizing security features.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions About Office 365 E5
What's the difference between Office 365 E3 and E5?
Office 365 E5 includes everything in E3 plus Teams Phone Standard ($8/month value), Audio Conferencing ($4/month value), Power BI Pro ($10/month value), Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 ($5/month value), Advanced eDiscovery, MyAnalytics Premium, Copilot Studio for Teams, and Cloud App Security. The E5 premium is $18/month but includes $27/month in add-ons - a net $9/month savings when you need these features.
Does Office 365 E5 include a phone system?
Yes, Office 365 E5 includes Teams Phone Standard (formerly Phone System), a cloud-based PBX that replaces traditional phone systems. You can make and receive calls directly in Teams, set up auto attendants, call queues, and voicemail. This feature alone is worth $8/month if purchased separately. Audio Conferencing (global dial-in numbers) is also included, worth an additional $4/month.
Is Power BI Pro included with Office 365 E5?
Yes, Office 365 E5 includes Power BI Pro for every user. This provides advanced data analytics, interactive dashboards, real-time reporting, data modeling, and AI-powered insights. Power BI Pro costs $10/month when purchased separately, making it a significant value component of E5.
What advanced security features are in E5 vs E3?
E5 includes Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 (vs Plan 1 in E3), Microsoft Defender for Identity, Cloud App Security (CASB), Advanced Threat Analytics, Insider Risk Management, Communication Compliance, Customer Lockbox, and Privileged Access Management. These provide automated investigation, threat hunting, and comprehensive protection against sophisticated attacks.
How much OneDrive storage comes with E5?
Office 365 E5 includes 2TB of OneDrive storage per user (double the 1TB in E3). For qualifying plans with 5+ users, you can request unlimited storage. Microsoft provides an initial 1TB/user, which admins can increase to 5TB/user, with storage up to 25TB/user provisioned in OneDrive and beyond that in SharePoint team sites.
Can I upgrade from E3 to E5 later?
Yes, you can upgrade from Office 365 E3 to E5 at any time. The transition is seamless - your existing data, settings, and configurations remain intact. You'll immediately gain access to Teams Phone, Audio Conferencing, Power BI Pro, and advanced security features. Iron Cove Solutions provides migration assistance to ensure all premium features are properly configured.
What's the ROI calculation for choosing E5 over E3?
If you purchase E3 ($27.60/month) and need to add Teams Phone ($8), Audio Conferencing ($4), Power BI Pro ($10), and Defender Plan 2 ($5), you'd pay $54.60/month total. E5 costs $45.60/month - saving you $9/month per user. Even if you need just 2-3 of these add-ons, E5 becomes cost-effective while providing the full premium suite.
What migration support does Iron Cove Solutions provide for E5?
As a Microsoft Silver Partner since 2008, we provide comprehensive E5 migration including phone system cutover planning, Teams Phone configuration, calling plan setup, Power BI deployment, security baseline configuration, compliance tool setup, user training on new features, and ongoing support. We ensure zero-downtime transitions from your existing systems.
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Office 365 E3
Complete Enterprise Solution
Full desktop Office suite with advanced security and compliance. Perfect baseline for enterprises not needing phone system or advanced analytics.
$27.60/user/month
Includes: Desktop apps, 100GB Exchange, Teams, 1TB OneDrive, Advanced security
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Office 365 E5
Premium Analytics & Security
Ultimate Office 365 with Teams Phone, Audio Conferencing, Power BI Pro, and advanced security. Best value when you need 2+ premium add-ons.
$45.60/user/month
ROI: Includes $27/month add-ons for $18 premium - save $9/month!
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Complete Intelligence Suite
Everything in Office 365 E5 plus Windows 11 Enterprise, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, and full Enterprise Mobility + Security E5.
$67.76/user/month
Adds: Windows 11, Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Azure AD Premium P2
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Microsoft 365 Business Standard
SMB Productivity Suite
Perfect for small to mid-sized businesses. Desktop Office apps, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, and OneDrive with device management.
$12.50/user/month
Best for: Businesses under 300 users needing full Office suite
Get Business StandardExchange Online Plan 2
Advanced Email Solution
100GB mailboxes with unlimited archiving, advanced compliance, and in-place hold. Perfect for email-only deployments.
$9.60/user/month
Includes: 100GB mailbox, Unlimited archive, Advanced compliance
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Web-Based Enterprise
Enterprise email, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive with web-based Office apps. No desktop applications included.
$12.00/user/month
Best for: Browser-based workflows, kiosk workers
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Entry-Level Cloud
Web-based Office apps, Teams, SharePoint, and Exchange for small businesses starting their cloud journey.
$7.20/user/month
Best for: Budget-conscious small businesses, web-only users
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Shared Device Licensing
Designed for shared workstations and kiosk scenarios. Includes web apps and shared computer activation. 5 user minimum.
$2.40/user/month
Best for: Manufacturing, retail, public kiosks
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