The "Frontline" License That Comes with a Handbook of Restrictions
If you manage M365 F1 licenses, you know the anxiety. Is the screen size under 10.9 inches? Are they "dedicated" workers?
The reality of F1 is frustration:
- × Tiny 2GB Mailbox: Barely enough for a few months of operational emails with attachments.
- × No Desktop Apps: Staff cannot use desktop Outlook; they are forced into the web or mobile app ecosystem.
- × Audit Anxiety: Always worrying if your usage strictly meets Microsoft's complex "Frontline" definitions.
The SmtpMan Difference
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5GB Generous Storage
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Use ANY Native Email App
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Zero Audit Risks (Simple Licensing)
Side-by-Side: Why "Focused" Beats "Crippled"
| Feature | SmtpMan Pro | Microsoft 365 F1 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | $0.99 | ~$2.25 |
| Cost for Seasonal/Archived Staff | $0.00 | Full Price |
| Mailbox Storage | 5 GB | 2 GB |
| Mobile App Experience | Native Integration Works with iOS Mail / Gmail App | Restricted Must use Outlook Mobile/Web |
| Data Retention | Free Forever Even for archived users | Paid Only Delete user = Lose data |
Keep Your Admins on M365.
Move Your Frontline to SmtpMan.
You don't need to rip and replace. SmtpMan is designed to work alongside your existing Microsoft 365 environment.
- ✓HQ Staff: Stay on M365 (Word, Excel, Teams)
- ✓Frontline Staff: Move to SmtpMan (Email Only)
- ✓Result: 60%+ Cost Savings & Zero Friction
Cost Projection (100
Frontline Users)
Microsoft 365 F1
$2,700 / yr
SmtpMan
$1,188 / yr
You Save
$1,512 / year
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