After purchasing, a product key (product key card) is provided and a Microsoft account is required to download the software.Īs you peruse the Microsoft webpages, keep in mind that if the product name contains 365, it's a subscription. Typically, the product can be installed on one PC or Mac, and includes 60 days Microsoft support. The latest version of Office can be purchased for a one-time fee. The plan includes desktop and mobile versions, for up to five users, of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access (PC only), and Publisher (PC only).įor large corporations, Microsoft 365 for Enterprise is available. The fourth offering, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, is designed for non-team environments that need only the office apps. ► Microsoft 365 Business Premium offers everything in Business Standard, plus extra security, and Microsoft Intune - a cloud-based service for mobile device management (MDM) and mobile application management (MAM). ► Microsoft 365 Business Standard includes everything in Business Basic, adding desktop versions of the apps, plus Access (PC only) and Publisher (PC only).

► Microsoft 365 Business Basic includes web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange, and SharePoint. Three of the four plans focus on team environments and feature apps and services that enhance collaboration, such as document and calendar sharing. This webpage compares the Microsoft 365 for Business offerings and subscription prices. There are different sets of offerings for home and business customers. If auto-renew is turned off, it is recommended that the subscription be renewed in subsequent years directly through the Microsoft account rather than via a third party. This Microsoft webpage provides links and information about subscription expiration dates, recurring billing, and subscription cancellation. However, you don't need to be connected to the Internet to use desktop versions of the apps. With a Microsoft 365 subscription, subscribers gets the latest application product releases and updates, access from any device (desktop, tablet, or phone), and 24/7 Microsoft support via chat or phone.Īctive Office 365 subscriptions have automatically become Microsoft 365 subscriptions, though in many cases the name of the subscription plan has changed.Ī Microsoft account is required and Internet access is required to install and activate Microsoft 365, and to upgrade to the latest releases of your plan's products and services. Previously called Office 365, Microsoft 365 is available as a monthly or annual subscription for home, business, or enterprise.

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