This a question we get asked often & we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve wondered the same? As a Microsoft Partner, Linchpin is here to demystify the different products & solutions on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In essence, Office 365 & Office 2019 are editions of Microsoft\u2019s bundled set of productivity applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Office 365 or O365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date modern productivity tools from Microsoft. There are Office 365 plans for home & personal use, as well as for small & mid-sized businesses, large enterprises, educational institutions, & non-profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All Office 365 plans include the robust Office desktop apps that you\u2019re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint, & Excel. You also get online cloud storage & other cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time. With a subscription, you’ll always have the latest features, fixes, & security updates along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the Office 365 plans for businesses, enterprises, educational institutions & non-profits include the fully installed desktop apps, but Microsoft also offers basic plans with the online versions of Office, file storage, & e-mail. You decide what works best for you: Business or Enterprise, Educational, or Non-profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can go through this table [PDF 155KB]<\/a> for a comparison of the features available with the different Office 365 Plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the Classic 2019 versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook. Office 2019 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Office apps for one computer. Available for both PCs & Macs. However, there are no upgrade options which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you’ll have to buy it at full price.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOffice 2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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