However, when it comes the time to upgrade to a newer version, you will have to purchase the product again. In other words, you can continue to use the apps through their lifecycle (usually five years) and beyond (without updates). However, you cannot upgrade to the next version. The standalone version of Office (also referred to as the "perpetual" or "on-premises" version) allows you to install and update the apps on one device. Microsoft Office 2021 is the name for the standalone version of the apps, and it's the offering that does not require a subscription, which means you own the copy forever after the one-time purchase. Although these offerings give you access to the same set of apps, the difference comes down to the list of benefits and costs. even though it's the killer app of the O365 suite.If you are new to Microsoft Office or plan to install the most popular suite of apps, you will find two products, including Office 2021 and the Office apps from Microsoft 365, making the decision a little more complicated. But if you don't want to use OneDrive, you don't have to. If you ever need to edit something on the go, you can log in to and edit the file(s) via Word Online or Excel Online, and the changes are automatically pushed out to your PC, and whoever you're sharing the file with. so, no keeping up with serials and CD keys.ĮDIT: It's also nice to use OneDrive to redirect your desktop, documents and picture folders. Like a prepaid cell phone, once you enter the key into your account, your expiration date is pushed back a year (in my case, around ) and the paper card goes in the trash. Once your license is attached to your account you don't need the 26-character key any more.Īmazon had O365 Personal for $47.99/year a couple weeks ago (for an actual paper key card). It's actually nice because if you ever need to reinstall - or install on another device, since O365 allows up to 5 installs per user - you can just go to, log in with your MS account and click "Install Office".
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