That's because you'll both spend $150 over three years, which is the same price you'll pay if you get the single-purchase Office Home & Student 2021.

However, if you can pool at least two users who will share a Microsoft 365 plan for at least three years, then you're better off getting the subscription plan. Related: How to Cancel a Microsoft 365 Subscription and Get a Refund Professionals with company-supplied devices may also opt for the single-purchase option, especially if they don't use these apps outside of their work.

This version is suitable for young students or retirees who don't often use these apps and aren't usually connected to the internet. If you're the type of person to keep a computer for two years or more, have no need for cloud storage, and only use the basic functions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, then you're better off going with Office 2021. Where do you stand on the debate? Let us know in the comments below.After mentioning all the benefits you get with Microsoft 365 over Office 2021, you might think that going for the former is a no-brainer choice. The subscription-based version comes with new features every so often and is always updated, but many might still prefer permanently 'owning' Office instead of renting it. At any rate, it's interesting to see that Microsoft is pushing users to Microsoft 365, and away from pirated versions of Office. Though we can't verify it for ourselves, Ghacks confirmed that the price discount is valid. It might be linked to first-time buyers only, and those who clicked the link from pirated copies of Office itself. We tried to apply that discount, but we're not seeing the discount on our end.

The banner mentioned that the user could save up to 50% on a genuine Microsoft 365 subscription, with there being a link to 'Learn More.' That link then redirects to this page, which explains the risks of using pirated software and also shows the 50% discount. Per the report, one user with a pirated version of Office 2019 noticed a banner at the top of the app under the Office ribbon. As first spotted by Ghacks, the company is offering these users a discount on a legitimate Microsoft 365 subscription. Microsoft has an interesting offer for those who might be pirating the popular desktop version of Office, including Office 2019.

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