Microsoft 365 Plans Overview

Overview

This Microsoft 365 GCC plans overview provides a high-level comparison of features, licensing structures helping organizations select the right productivity foundation before layering analytics, AI, automation, and advanced data services.

Microsoft 365 GCC Plans

Microsoft 365 for GCC is a complete, intelligent solution that empowers everyone to be creative and work together securely. Microsoft 365 for GCC is designed for large organizations, but it can also be used for medium-sized and small businesses that need the most advanced security and productivity capabilities.

Compare Microsoft 365 GCC Plans
Microsoft 365 GCC Features	Microsoft Office 365 G1 GCC License	Microsoft 365 G3 GCC License	Microsoft 365 G5 GCC License
Installed Office Suite	Not included	Included	Included
Install apps on up to 5 Devices	Not included	Included	Included
Office On-Line	Included	Included	Included
User Maximum	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
One Drive Cloud Storage	1 TB/user	5 TB/user	5 TB/user
Exchange Inbox	50 GB/user	100 GB/user	100 GB/user
Corporate Video Portal	Included	Included	Included
Enterprise Management	Not included	Included	Included
Audio Calls	Not included	Not included	Included
Phone System	Not included	Not included	Included
Advanced Analytics	Not included	Not included	Included
Microsoft Defender	Not included	Not included	Included
Defender for Endpoint	Not included	Not included	Included
Defender for Office 365	Not included	Not included	Included
Defender for Identity	Not included	Not included	Included
Advanced Compliance	Not included	Not included	Included
Office Apps	Web and Mobile Versions Only
Services

Microsoft Exchange GCC Online Plans

Microsoft Exchange GCC Online is a hosted messaging solution that delivers the capabilities of Microsoft Exchange Server as a cloud-based service. It gives users access to email, calendar, contacts, and tasks from PCs, the web, and mobile devices.

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Microsoft Exchange GCC Online Features	Exchange Online Plan 2 GCC License	Exchange Online Plan 1 GCC License	Exchange Online Kiosk GCC License
Outlook on the web1, Outlook for iOS and Android1, Exchange ActiveSync and SMTP	Included	Included	Included
POP and IMAP	Included	Included	Included
EWS application support, Outlook for Windows1, Outlook for Mac1	Included	Included	Not included
Basic Mobility and Security for Microsoft 365	Not included	Not included	Not included
Exchange Online Archiving for Exchange Online	Included	Not included	Not included
Exchange Online Archiving for Exchange Server	Included	Not included	Not included
Manual retention policies, labels, and tags	Included	Included	Included
IRM using Azure Information Protection	Not included	Not included	Not included
Microsoft Purview Message Encryption (Basic)	Included	Included	Included
Microsoft Purview Advanced Message Encryption	Not included	Not included	Not included
Microsoft Purview Customer Key	Not included	Not included	Not included
In-Place Hold, Litigation Hold	Included	Not included	Not included
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	Included	Not included	Not included
Encryption of data at rest (BitLocker), Messaging Records Management (MRM), S/MIME, Journaling, eDiscovery content search3, Transport rules	Included	Included	Included
Support for IRM using Windows Server AD RMS5	Included	Included	Included
Role-based permissions, role groups and role assignment policies	Included	Included	Not included
Delegate access and hierarchical address book	Included	Included	Not included
Inactive mailboxes	Included	Not included	Not included
Microsoft 365 Groups	Included	Included	Not included

Once you've selected the right Microsoft 365 plan, our team can help you maximize its value through Data Analytics Consulting, Data Engineering Services, AI Integration and Automation, and Cybersecurity and Compliance Services, ensuring your environment is secure, data-driven, and optimized for modern workflows.

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