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Discounted Microsoft 365 Subscription Hits Multi-month Low

Although undergoing a price increase, Microsoft 365 remains discounted, offering savings on Office suite, OneDrive, and additional services in a time-limited deal.

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Discounted Microsoft 365 Subscriptions Reach Multi-Month Low Price Point
Discounted Microsoft 365 Subscriptions Reach Multi-Month Low Price Point

Discounted Microsoft 365 Subscription Hits Multi-month Low

In the ever-evolving world of digital tools, Microsoft 365 has established itself as a standard among business and enterprise users. But with various plans available, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. Here's a breakdown of Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family, Microsoft 365 Home & Student, and Microsoft 365 Business, to help you make an informed decision.

### Microsoft 365 Personal Suitable for a single user, Microsoft 365 Personal offers access to Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. It includes 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, advanced security features, and Skype minutes. Ideal for personal use, not intended for commercial purposes.

### Microsoft 365 Family Designed for families or groups of up to six people, Microsoft 365 Family offers the same apps as Personal, with 6TB of OneDrive cloud storage (1TB per user), advanced security features, Teams, Family Safety, and Skype minutes. Perfect for household use or small groups looking to collaborate and share resources.

### Microsoft 365 Home & Student Not a subscription but a one-time purchase, Microsoft 365 Home & Student provides the 2021 versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but without Outlook, cloud storage, or advanced security features. Suitable for students or individuals who need basic Microsoft Office tools without ongoing subscription costs.

### Microsoft 365 Business Offering a range of plans for businesses, including Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium, Microsoft 365 Business caters to small to medium-sized businesses or teams needing a comprehensive suite of productivity and collaboration tools.

1. **Business Basic**: Includes web and mobile Office apps, email, Teams, and 1TB of cloud storage. 2. **Business Standard**: Adds desktop versions of Office apps. 3. **Business Premium**: Offers advanced security, mobile device management, and data protection.

### Choosing the Best Plan

1. **Personal Use**: If you're an individual, Microsoft 365 Personal is suitable. 2. **Family Use**: For families or small groups, Microsoft 365 Family is the best choice. 3. **Student Use**: If you're a student needing basic Office tools, Microsoft 365 Home & Student is a good option. 4. **Business Use**: For businesses, choose a Microsoft 365 Business plan based on your specific needs — Basic for web-based apps, Standard for desktop apps, or Premium for enhanced security features.

Consider your specific needs, such as the number of users, the type of apps required, and any commercial restrictions.

For students with an eligible email address, Microsoft 365 Personal is available for $2.99 per month. Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 can be purchased for a one-time payment of $149.99 and supports non-commercial use of Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft recommends using Microsoft 365 for the best experience, but there are workflows that are covered by Office 2024. Office Online, a free service that allows users to create and edit documents, workbooks, and design presentations using their browser, has limitations, such as needing a reliable internet connection and not providing all the features a subscription to Microsoft 365 provides on some apps.

It's worth shopping around for Microsoft 365 business plans, particularly if purchasing hundreds of licenses. Many students and teachers are unaware that they can get Microsoft Office apps for free through Office 365 Education, which saves users $69.99 per year compared to Microsoft 365 Personal.

  1. Microsoft 365 Personal is perfect for a single user, offering access to Microsoft software like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage, advanced security features, and Skype minutes, though it's not intended for commercial purposes.
  2. Microsoft 365 Family, designed for families or groups of up to six people, provides the same apps as Personal, but with 6TB of OneDrive cloud storage (1TB per user), advanced security features, Teams, Family Safety, and Skype minutes, making it ideal for household use or small groups looking to collaborate and share resources.
  3. Microsoft 365 Home & Student offers a one-time purchase of the 2021 versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but without Outlook, cloud storage, or advanced security features, making it suitable for students or individuals who need basic Microsoft Office tools without ongoing subscription costs.
  4. Microsoft 365 Business offers various plans for businesses, including Business Basic, Business Standard, and Business Premium, catering to small to medium-sized businesses or teams needing a comprehensive suite of productivity and collaboration tools.
  5. Business Basic features web and mobile Office apps, email, Teams, and 1TB of cloud storage, while Business Standard adds desktop versions of Office apps. Business Premium offers advanced security, mobile device management, and data protection.
  6. When choosing a plan, consider your specific needs, such as the number of users, the type of apps required, and any commercial restrictions. For personal use, Microsoft 365 Personal is suitable; for family use, Microsoft 365 Family is the best choice; for students needing basic Office tools, Microsoft 365 Home & Student is a good option; and for businesses, choose a Microsoft 365 Business plan based on your specific needs.
  7. Microsoft recommends using Microsoft 365 for the best experience, but Office Online, a free service that allows users to create and edit documents, workbooks, and design presentations using their browser, has limitations, such as needing a reliable internet connection and not providing all the features a subscription to Microsoft 365 provides on some apps.

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