Microsoft 365 product licensing

Microsoft 365 combines best-in-class productivity apps with intelligent cloud services, advanced security, and device management — available through flexible volume licensing programs designed for organizations of every size.

Microsoft offers volume licensing programs to help reduce administrative overhead and software-management costs for your organization, while enabling product licensing on an ongoing basis at considerable discounts. The various licensing options enable you to choose the program that works best for your management and operational needs.

Please refer to the Microsoft 365 product section in the Product Terms site for full program availability and license terms applicable to your organization's agreement.

Program availability

Choose the volume licensing program that best matches the size and needs of your organization.

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Enterprise Agreement (EA)

For organizations with 500+ users. Standardize on Microsoft 365 across your enterprise with predictable annual billing.

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Microsoft Customer Agreement

A simplified purchase experience with flexible payment options for organizations of all sizes.

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Open Value

Cost-effective licensing for small to mid-sized organizations with 5+ PCs, with Software Assurance included.

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Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)

Purchase through a Microsoft partner who provides direct billing, support, and management of your subscriptions.

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Software Assurance: Many volume licensing programs include Software Assurance, which provides upgrade rights, technical training, and deployment planning services to help you get the most value from your Microsoft 365 investment.

Plan comparison

Compare Microsoft 365 subscription plans available through volume licensing programs.

Feature M365 Apps Business Premium E3 E5
Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Microsoft Teams – ✓ ✓ ✓
Exchange Online – ✓ ✓ ✓
SharePoint & OneDrive (1 TB) – ✓ ✓ ✓
Advanced security (Defender) – ✓ ✓ ✓
Compliance & eDiscovery – – ✓ ✓
Azure Active Directory P2 – – – ✓
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint P2 – – – ✓
Power BI Pro – – – ✓

Frequently asked questions

Microsoft 365 E3 includes core productivity, security, and compliance features suitable for most enterprise scenarios. E5 adds advanced security, analytics, voice capabilities, and Power BI Pro, making it ideal for organizations with complex compliance or security requirements.
Yes. Volume licensing agreements allow you to assign different Microsoft 365 plans to different users within your tenant, enabling you to right-size licensing costs across departments with varying needs.
Software Assurance provides rights to the latest product version, home-use benefits, e-learning access, desktop virtualization rights, and technical support services — all included with many volume licensing agreements at no additional cost.
You should renew your agreement before the expiration date to ensure continued access to your subscriptions. Microsoft will notify your licensing administrator in advance. Contact your Microsoft partner or licensing specialist to review renewal options.
Administrators can manage licenses, users, and services through admin.microsoft.com. Sign in with your organization credentials to view subscription status, assign or remove licenses, and manage billing settings.

Resources

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