Who Microsoft 365 E3 is for
Microsoft 365 E3 is Microsoft’s core enterprise licence: desktop Office apps, a 100 GB mailbox, Teams, Windows 11 Enterprise E3, Intune and core security, with no user limit. In Kenya you can buy it from us on an annual commitment, priced in KES and invoiced in KES or USD plus 16% VAT, and we set it up with you.
E3 is the standard enterprise licence for office-based staff. It suits Kenyan organisations with more than 300 users, such as SACCOs, insurers, universities, hospitals and large NGOs, and smaller ones that want Windows Enterprise and larger storage than the business plans offer.
E3 licence features
- Desktop, web and mobile apps. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more.
- Exchange Plan 2. A 100 GB mailbox and 1.5 TB archive per user.
- 1 to 5+ TB of cloud storage per user with SharePoint Plan 2 and OneDrive.
- Microsoft Teams for chat, calls, meetings and webinars.
- Windows 11 Enterprise E3 and Intune Plan 1. Manage and secure laptops and phones from one place.
- Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1. Multifactor sign-in and conditional access.
- Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 and Defender for Office 365 Plan 1. Device protection and phishing defence.
- Microsoft Purview. Information Protection Plan 1, Audit Standard and eDiscovery Standard.
- Copilot Chat at no extra cost, with Microsoft 365 Copilot available as an add-on.
- No user limit. Microsoft lists no restrictions on the number of users.
Microsoft 365 E3
Standard price
Standard price: KES 5,070 USD 39.00
USD 37.05 / user / month
Save 5% You keep KES 3,036 per user a year
Per user per month, annual commitment. Excludes VAT (16%).
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Prices checked 3 October 2026.
E3 with or without Teams
Microsoft sells E3 in two versions. Microsoft 365 E3 (no Teams) has the same features without Microsoft Teams. It makes sense if you use another meeting tool, or if you prefer to license Teams separately with Microsoft Teams Enterprise for only the users who need it.
| Plan | Priori price (KES) | Priori price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 E3 | KES 4,817 | USD 37.05 |
| Microsoft 365 E3 (no Teams) | KES 3,761 | USD 28.93 |
Per user per month, annual commitment. Excludes VAT (16%). Converted at KES 130 to the US dollar. Prices checked 3 October 2026.
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E3 vs Business Premium and E5
Business Premium and E3 overlap a lot. The deciding factors are usually user count, Windows Enterprise and storage. If you need advanced threat protection, compliance tools or Teams Phone, look at E5 instead, read our full Microsoft 365 E3 vs E5 comparison, or compare all enterprise plans.
| Plan | Priori price (KES) | Priori price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | KES 2,717 | USD 20.90 |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | KES 4,817 | USD 37.05 |
| Microsoft 365 E5 | KES 7,410 | USD 57.00 |
Per user per month, annual commitment. Excludes VAT (16%). Converted at KES 130 to the US dollar. Prices checked 3 October 2026.
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| Feature | Business Premium | Microsoft 365 E3 | Microsoft 365 E5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum users | 300 | No limit | No limit |
| Mailbox | 100 GB plus 1.5 TB archive | 100 GB plus 1.5 TB archive | 100 GB plus 1.5 TB archive |
| Cloud storage per user | 1 TB | 1 to 5+ TB | 1 to 5+ TB |
| Windows | Windows 11 Pro upgrade | Windows 11 Enterprise E3 | Windows 11 Enterprise E5 |
| Device protection | Defender for Business | Defender for Endpoint Plan 1 | Defender for Endpoint Plan 2 |
| Email protection | Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 | Defender for Office 365 Plan 1 | Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 |
| Microsoft Entra ID | Advanced (conditional access) | Plan 1 | Plan 2 |
| eDiscovery | Not listed | Standard | Premium |
| Teams Phone | Add-on | Add-on | Included |
| Power BI Pro | No | No | Yes |
Microsoft 365 Copilot can be added to E3 for the staff who need it. We confirm availability for your tenant and plan before you commit. About Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Set up by Priori
- Licences. We supply E3 on an annual commitment, with or without Teams, invoiced in KES or USD.
- Migration. We move email and files from Google Workspace, Zimbra, cPanel or another tenant. How migration works.
- Devices and security. We enrol devices in Intune, move them to Windows Enterprise and switch on multifactor sign-in, conditional access and Defender. Microsoft 365 security.
- Training. Short sessions for staff on Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint. Training and advisory. For organisation-wide branding in every Outlook message, we can also add centrally managed email signatures.
Questions
Microsoft 365 E3 questions
Price, payment, set-up and plan-fit answers for Kenyan organisations considering E3.
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How much does a Microsoft 365 E3 licence cost in Kenya?
Through Priori, Microsoft 365 E3 is KES 4,817 (USD 37.05) per user per month on an annual commitment, excluding VAT.
That is 5% below the standard price. Microsoft 365 E3 (no Teams) is KES 3,761 (USD 28.93) per user per month. See all Microsoft 365 prices.
Can we pay for Microsoft 365 E3 in Kenya shillings?
Yes, we invoice E3 in KES or USD, and as a VAT-registered Kenyan company we add VAT at 16% to the prices shown.
Can you move our laptops to Windows 11 Enterprise with E3?
Yes, E3 includes Windows 11 Enterprise E3 and Intune Plan 1, and we enrol your devices in Intune and move them to Windows Enterprise as part of set-up.
We also switch on multifactor sign-in, conditional access and Defender, and can migrate email and files from Google Workspace, Zimbra, cPanel or another tenant. How migration works.
Does Microsoft 365 E3 help with the Data Protection Act 2019?
Yes, E3 gives you technical controls such as access control, encryption, information protection labels, audit and eDiscovery, but compliance also depends on your own policies and processes.
If you need insider risk detection or eDiscovery Premium, look at E5. Microsoft 365 security.
Is there a monthly Microsoft 365 E3 plan?
No, Microsoft publishes E3 pricing on an annual commitment only.
We advise on timing your purchase and renewal around your financial year, and review usage before each renewal so you only pay for licences people use. Microsoft 365 enterprise plans.
What does a Microsoft 365 E3 licence include?
A Microsoft 365 E3 licence includes desktop, web and mobile Office apps, Exchange Plan 2 with a 100 GB mailbox and 1.5 TB archive, 1 to 5+ TB of cloud storage, Teams, Windows 11 Enterprise E3, Intune Plan 1 and Microsoft Entra ID Plan 1.
It also includes Defender for Endpoint Plan 1, Defender for Office 365 Plan 1, Purview Information Protection Plan 1, Audit Standard, eDiscovery Standard and Copilot Chat. What E5 adds over E3.
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 E3 and Business Premium?
E3 has no user limit and adds Windows 11 Enterprise, eDiscovery Standard and more cloud storage, while Business Premium stops at 300 users.
Business Premium uses Defender for Business to protect devices, where E3 uses Defender for Endpoint Plan 1. Business Premium in detail.
Is Copilot included in Microsoft 365 E3?
Copilot Chat is included at no extra cost, but Microsoft 365 Copilot inside Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams is an add-on.
Microsoft 365 Copilot comes included in Microsoft 365 E7. We confirm availability for your tenant and plan before you commit. About Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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