Here are some ways to get Microsoft Office cheaply versus buying it full-price at the store.
- Use Microsoft's Student Office Plans.
- Use Microsoft's Office Online Website.
- Use the Mobile Office Apps for Android and iOS.
- Use Third-Party Retailers and Hunt for Sales.
- Get Microsoft Office Cheap on Gray Market Stores.
With a subscription, you get the latest versions of the apps and automatically receive updates when they happen. Office 2019 is a one-time purchase that comes with classic apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for PC or Mac, and does not include any of the services that come with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
To get rid of the pop-up boxes and be assured of functioning desktop software when you need it, you must renew the subscription for the $69.99 annual fee for Office 365 Personal. The Office Home & Student 2016 version includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote.
Office 2019 is the name that Microsoft uses for the standalone version of its popular suite of apps. It doesn't require a subscription, meaning that you own the copy forever after the one-time purchase. Also, it lacks many of the benefits available with a Microsoft 365 subscription.
Microsoft 365 plans for home and personal include the robust Office desktop apps that you're familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Office 2019 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer.
If you're comfortable with cloud storage and need Office on more than your computer then Office 365 is worth the spend - it's more the getting used to paying a subscription for something that used to be a one off purchase that is the barrier rather than the value of the software itself.
Compare Microsoft 365 with Office
| Microsoft 365 Family (formerly Office 365 Home) $99.99 / year Unlock now Or buy at $9.99 per month Try free for 1 month |
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| Usage | Usage 2-6 people |
| Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote Premium |
| Money in Excel3 | Money in Excel |
Students get Windows 10 Education for free. See if you qualify by searching for your school. You might also like: What Students Need To Know About Microsoft Office 2016.
Here's how to get them:
- Go to Office.com.
- Login to your Microsoft account (or create one for free). If you already have a Windows, Skype or Xbox login, you have an active Microsoft account.
- Select the app you want to use, and save your work in the cloud with OneDrive.
Downloading Windows 10 Education for Students
- Go to the Microsoft Windows 10 Education webpage and click Get Windows 10 Education.
- Enter your campus username and password.
- Click Start Shopping.
- Click on the Windows 10 icon.
- Click Add to Cart.
- Decide if you want extended access or not.
- Read the User Acceptance Form and scroll down.
Install Microsoft 365 for Home
- Use the computer where you want to install Office.
- Go to the Microsoft 365 portal page and sign in to your Microsoft account.
- Select Install Office.
- On the Microsoft 365 Home web page, select Install Office.
- On the Download and install Microsoft 365 Home screen, select Install.
How do I install my free student download of Microsoft Office?
- Login to your student email account on the device that you wish to install Microsoft Office on.
- Navigate to the Office 365 home page, and under Install Office, select 'Office 365 Apps'.
- A new window will open where you can select and install the operating system you require for your device/s.
Yes. It's what universities use to distribute discounted Microsoft software as part of the Imagine (formerly DreamSpark) program, as well as sometimes software from other companies. Kivuto is the company that runs OnTheHub.
Microsoft Visio Online viewing will be included with Microsoft 365. It does not include create/edit rights. Microsoft Visio Professional 2019 has all the essentials for individuals and teams to create and share professional, versatile diagrams that simplify complex information.
At the new Office.com, you can use basic versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for free in your browser. They're the same Microsoft Office apps you're used to, only they run online and are 100% free.
