Microsoft 365 Education
$3.25
per user / month (USD)
A1: Free · A3: $3.25 · A5: $8 (faculty pricing)
Education
Discounted Microsoft 365 for qualifying schools and universities
Browse all plans
A1 vs A3 vs A5
| Feature | A1 (Free) | A3 ($3.25) | A5 ($8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web & Mobile Office | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Exchange + Teams | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Desktop Office Apps | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Intune + Entra P1 | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Windows Enterprise | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Entra P2 + Defender P2 | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Teams Phone | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Power BI Pro | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
💡 A1 is genuinely free for qualifying institutions — web Office apps, Teams, email, and OneDrive at no cost. It’s one of the best free offers in enterprise software.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can students use Education plans at home?
Yes — A1 is free for students and includes web Office apps. A3/A5 can include student use benefits that allow desktop app installation on personal devices.
2. Is Copilot available for Education?
Microsoft 365 Copilot is available as an add-on for A3 and A5 plans, with education-specific pricing.
Disclaimer
Pricing is in USD (list price, per user, per month) sourced from official Microsoft pricing pages as of April 2026 — pricing, features, and availability are subject to change. Always check the official Microsoft pricing page for the latest information, and contact your Microsoft representative for local pricing, volume discounts, and tailored offers. The views expressed on this page are personal and do not represent official positions of Microsoft.
Detailed visual feature maps by M365 Maps (Aaron Dinnage) · Built by A Guide to Cloud & AI