How to Get the Cheapest Price for Microsoft 365
You should get a paid plan straight from the developer
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Key notes
- Microsoft 365, the rebranded Office 365, sells in several bundle options and in several payment plans. Some features are available for free for a limited period of time.
- Additionally, certain suites are offered for free for the Educational segment. Read on to learn more details.
Regarding software, there’s nothing wrong with shopping around for the most affordable price. There are no surprises as long as the reseller is reliable and you get precisely what you paid for.
When it comes to Microsoft 365, it is recommended to get a paid plan straight from the developer. Microsoft subscription plans are flexible enough so that everyone can find a suitable package.
Of course, buying Microsoft 365 from a third party is possible, perhaps at a slightly different price than the official ones advertised by Microsoft. Still, you’ll undoubtedly trade off a few dollars for access to support or updates.
Which is the best deal for Microsoft 365?
Microsoft 365 comes in a few packages designed for two lines of business: personal/home and business. They also have a separate line for the Education segment.
On this note, for home users, perhaps the Office Home & Student plan is the cheapest price since it’s a one-time payment. It allows access for lifetime use, from one PC to the most used Microsoft tools – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Monthly plans are available for all packages, starting from 5.99$ in the home line for the Personal plan, and 5$ in the business line for Business Basic, for instance.
It all depends on the features you need and the number of devices or persons using the service.
Who gets the cheapest price?
Students and teachers can get Office 365 Education for free. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. All that’s needed is a valid school email address to get on enrolled in the program.
When can I find the best deals?
As they say, timing is everything. Of course, Microsoft advertises a list of official prices, but depending on the time of the year and other seasonal events (Black Friday, for instance), you can easily find some good bargains.
Once you subscribe, you will always be in for special deals whenever renewal approaches. Don’t forget about annual tech events such as DeveloperWeek or Microsoft Ignite, for which Microsoft designs special deals.
As previously mentioned, the official Microsoft store displays up-to-date official prices for all packages. However, you can also look for deals with third-party resellers offering a Lifetime Microsoft 365 subscription.
If you don’t find better deals to continue the subscription, you can always cancel it using the easy steps mentioned in this post.
Before deciding to get Microsoft 365, check out this guide to understand the differences between Office 2021 and the subscription model.
The only thing you need to do now is take some time shopping.
