Microsoft 365 E5 (Annual, per User)

Microsoft 365 E5 from Alkimio. Microsoft 365 E5 includes everything in E3 and adds Microsoft’s most advanced security, compliance and analytics tools.

It adds Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Entra ID P2 for risk based access, advanced Microsoft Purview compliance, Power BI Pro and Teams Phone system capabilities.

For new subscriptions, Microsoft Teams is licensed separately. E5 suits organisations with strict security or regulatory needs. We can review your requirements and help you compare E3 and E5.

Microsoft 365 E5 key features

• Everything in Microsoft 365 E3
• Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 and Defender for Endpoint
• Microsoft Entra ID P2
• Advanced Purview compliance
• Power BI Pro

System requirements

• A current version of Windows or macOS for the desktop apps where included
• A supported web browser
• An internet connection

Why buy Microsoft 365 E5 from Alkimio

• Correct licensing: license type, term and coverage are explained on every product. Read our licensing guide.
• Clear terms: license type, term and users or devices are shown up front, with no hidden fees.
• Setup help: our team helps with setup, activation and migration.
• Registered company: Alkimio Limited, registered in England and Wales, company no. 17491072.

Who Microsoft 365 E5 is for

• Larger organisations that need advanced security, compliance and analytics in one plan
• Businesses with strict data protection or regulatory requirements
• Companies that want Microsoft Defender, Purview and Power BI Pro included

Delivery and activation

We add the licenses to your Microsoft 365 tenant, usually within one business day of payment once the Microsoft Customer Agreement has been accepted. We email you when they are ready, and you assign each license to a user in the Microsoft 365 admin center.

Delivery is digital and free. You can cancel within 7 days (168 hours) of purchase or renewal for a prorated refund. See our Delivery Policy and Refund and Cancellation Policy.

Microsoft 365 E5 FAQ

Can I add more Microsoft 365 E5 users later?

Yes. You can increase the number of licenses at any time and the new users can be assigned straight away. Reductions are usually made at renewal, depending on the term.

What happens when my Microsoft 365 E5 subscription ends?

If the subscription is not renewed, users lose access to the services after Microsoft’s grace period. We remind you before renewal so nothing is interrupted.

For Microsoft’s own overview of the product, see Microsoft 365 E5 on microsoft.com.