Microsoft Office: Subscription or One-Time Purchase
Despite the name, this category mainly holds Microsoft Office software. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family (formerly Office 365) are yearly subscriptions with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, always kept up to date, plus 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage per person. Office Home & Student 2024 and Home & Business 2024 are one-time purchases for a single PC or Mac. You will also find Activejet oil for paper shredders.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 2024?
Microsoft 365 is a subscription renewed every year: you always get the newest features, can install the apps on computers, tablets and phones, and receive 1TB of OneDrive storage per person. Office 2024 is bought once and installed on one PC or Mac, and it receives security updates but no new feature versions.
Should I choose Microsoft 365 Personal or Family?
Personal is for one person, who can be signed in on up to five devices at once. Family covers up to six people, each with their own account, apps and 1TB of storage, so it suits households where several members use Office. If you need Outlook and business use on a single computer without a subscription, Home & Business 2024 is the one-time option.