Understanding Microsoft Licenses: A Simple Guide for Everyone

Hello everyone! The license office speaking

Navigating the world of Microsoft licenses can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're a small business owner, an IT professional, or just someone curious about how Microsoft licenses work, this guide will help you understand the basics without needing to be an expert.

Here is 2 sources

1. Microsoft's own - updated every month

Here is direct download links. For updated version just visit the page again and download the latest version

For SMB's - Business licenses + All add-ons

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=2164213

For Enterprises - E licenses and F licenses ( Frontline workers ) + All add-ons

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=2139145&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us

For Education - A licenses + All add-ons

https://aka.ms/EDU-Plan-Comparison

For Government - G and F licenses + All add-ons

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2248950&clcid=0x409&culture=en-us&country=us

A simple CTRL + F will give you an answer on for example which E license includes Defender for Identity and vice versa. I love this !

2. M365maps.com by Aaron Dinnage

   
   

   https://m365maps.com/

   
   

   Good work made by Aaron Dinnage from Microsoft. Last updated in January 2025. I'm not sure how frequently Aaron updates this, but at the end of last year, only the July 2023 version was available. However, he did release an updated version at the beginning of this year.

   
   
   
   

   That's all for today! I hope this guide helps you navigate the complex world of Microsoft licenses. It has certainly been a valuable resource for me!