Microsoft also throws in a few extra benefits such as 1TB of cloud storage and full access to Microsoft Teams. You can also save your work to the cloud, similar to Google Docs. The main benefit to opting for Microsoft 365 is that you’ll get regular updates for as long as you’re a subscriber, with no need to jump from one version to the next every few years, and no headaches about file compatibility. There’s also a special free version for students and university staff which we’ll get to later.

See all the Microsoft 365 for home options in the UK.

See all the Microsoft 365 for home options in the US.

Microsoft 365 Family – $9.99/£7.99 per month or $99.99/£79.99 per year – up to six people, 1TB of cloud storage each, extra Family Safety features.

Microsoft 365 Personal – $6.99/£5.99 per month or $69.99/£59.99 per year – one person, 1TB of cloud storage.For both, you have the option to pay monthly or annually: If you’re subscribing, there are two main options to choose from: Personal (for just one user) or Family (for up to six users).

Since April 2020 it’s been known simply as ‘Microsoft 365’, but the rebrand didn’t affect functionality aside from a few new features.įirst up are the options designed for the individual consumer (i.e. Microsoft’s productivity-focused subscription service was known as Office 365 from its initial launch in 2011 until 2020.

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