

One recent example is the Excel XLOOKUP function. However, the software suite is continually updated, with premium features added regularly. As you might guess, you pay until you cancel. The newer model is a monthly or annual subscription service called Microsoft 365. They are sometimes referred to as the “classic versions.” These versions do not include automatic new feature updates. Typically, these are licenses for 1 PC or 1 Mac. The first is the classic one-time purchase that includes the year in their titles, such as Office Home & Business 2021 or Office Home and Student 2021. The subscription plans also allow you to upgrade or downgrade your plan. The good news is for the subscription versions, you can try it before you buy. Deciding on which one is best for you relies on several factors. There are multiple versions of the familiar Office suite available now. This was a name previously used on some enterprise products. In March of 2020, Microsoft changed its consumer office subscription service from “Office 365” to “Microsoft 365”.

SoftwareMax has Office 2016 for $58, but a quick search online shows the business is closed, and it has an ‘F’ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Complaints abound in various reviews, including RipOff School discounts Both businesses advertise that they are a “Microsoft Partner & Solution” company, but the complaints and reviews on both organizations are bad. For instance, has Office 2010 for $88 and Office 2013 for $58. Wander further afield on the Internet, and you’ll find other deals that may be too good to be true. JD Sartain / IDGĬheck Amazon or eBay for Office 20 Beware of software scams and unreliable vendors

However, deals this cheap should be scrutinized carefully. You could also try eBay, where Office deals could be had for as little as $9.
