Word, Excel and PowerPoint come two ways: Microsoft 365, a yearly subscription that's always up to date and includes cloud storage; or Office 2024, a one-time purchase you own forever but never receives feature upgrades. Here's how to choose the one that actually fits you.
Microsoft 365 (subscription)
- →Always the latest version with new features and security updates
- →Includes 1TB OneDrive cloud storage per user (great for backup + working across devices)
- →Install across multiple devices (PC, Mac, tablet, phone)
- →Family plan covers up to 6 people, each with their own 1TB
- →Paid yearly — stops working if you don't renew
Best for most home users — especially if you want cloud backup and use more than one device:
Microsoft 365 Personal — 1 Year (1 User)
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook + 1 TB OneDrive. 1 user. ESD digital key delivered by email.
RM 270.00
Sharing with the household is where it gets great value — up to 6 users, 6TB total OneDrive:
Microsoft 365 Family — 1 Year (6 Users)
All M365 apps + 6 TB OneDrive for up to 6 users. ESD digital key delivered by email.
RM 370.00
Office 2024 (one-time purchase)
- →Pay once, own it forever — no recurring fee
- →No cloud storage and no future feature upgrades (security patches only)
- →Licensed for a single PC or Mac
- →Ideal if you just need the core apps and dislike subscriptions
For a single computer where you want to buy once and forget it:
Microsoft Office Home 2024
One-time purchase. Word, Excel, PowerPoint for 1 PC or Mac. No subscription needed. ESD key by email.
RM 420.00
The Home & Business edition adds Outlook and is great for a work PC:
Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business
One-time purchase. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Teams. For 1 PC or Mac. ESD key by email.
RM 770.00
Which is cheaper over time?
If you keep the same PC for many years and don't need cloud storage or the latest features, a one-time Office 2024 licence eventually costs less than renewing a subscription. But if you want OneDrive backup, multiple devices, family sharing, or always-current apps, Microsoft 365 is the better value and more flexible. For most households, we recommend M365 Personal or Family.
💡 All our licences are genuine ESD (digital) keys delivered to your email after payment — no waiting for a box. We can install and activate it for you too; just ask.
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