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Microsoft 365

Microsoft's subscription bundle of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive storage.

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About Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 is the subscription that replaced boxed Microsoft Office. A home plan gets you the desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote on Windows and Mac, the mobile apps, and a large chunk of OneDrive storage; business plans add Exchange email, Teams and admin controls. Its biggest advantage is that the .docx, .xlsx and .pptx formats are the ones everybody else exchanges, so nothing gets mangled when you send files to clients, schools or government offices. The desktop apps are still the deepest office tools around, especially Excel for heavy analysis. Copilot AI features are now bundled into consumer plans, which has pushed prices up. Pricing is a monthly or yearly subscription per person or household, with separate per-user business plans and a free one-month trial. Light users can get by on the free web versions of the apps, which need only a Microsoft account. It runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and the web.

Best for: Anyone who exchanges Office files daily or needs full desktop Excel and Word.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Native .docx/.xlsx/.pptx support means perfect fidelity with most organisations
  • Desktop Excel and Word remain the most complete tools in their class
  • Home plans include 1 TB or more of OneDrive storage per person

Why people leave

  • Subscription only for the current apps; costs add up over the years
  • Bundled Copilot features raised prices for people who don't want AI
  • Desktop apps feel heavy compared with web-first editors

Top Microsoft 365 alternatives

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  1. 1Go
    Google Workspace

    Browser-first suite with simpler real-time collaboration and business email included.

    66.5
  2. 2LibreOffice logo
    LibreOffice

    Free, open-source desktop suite that opens and saves Office formats with no subscription.

    62.6
  3. 3ONLYOFFICE logo
    ONLYOFFICE

    Open-source suite with very close .docx/.xlsx compatibility and a self-hosted server option.

    59.6
  4. 4WPS Office logo
    WPS Office

    Free Office lookalike on every platform for people who mainly want familiar menus.

    57.2
  5. 5Zoho Writer logo
    Zoho Writer

    Part of Zoho Workplace, a cheaper business suite with mail, docs and sheets.

    55.3

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Microsoft 365: common questions

Is Microsoft 365 free?

Microsoft 365 has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Microsoft 365 open source?

No, Microsoft 365 is not open source. Open-source alternatives include LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE.

What platforms does Microsoft 365 run on?

Microsoft 365 is available for Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Microsoft 365?

The highest-ranked Microsoft 365 alternatives right now are Google Workspace, LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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