Microsoft 365 for Home Users – for individuals and families
Microsoft 365 for home users – for individuals and families. Yes Microsoft 365 is available for the home user as three separate products. These are Microsoft 365 Personal (previously called Office 365 Personal), Microsoft 365 Family and Office Home & Student 2021.
Microsoft 365 Personal – Microsoft 365 for home users
Microsoft 365 Personal was formerly known as Office 365 Personal.
It is a subscription service that includes premium apps like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access (PC only) and Microsoft Publisher (PC only).
The Microsoft 365 Personal subscription also includes Microsoft OneDrive (1 TB of cloud storage),
Microsoft Skype, Microsoft Editor and Advanced Security for all your devices.
Microsoft 365 Pricing UK is shown in the comparison table below. It is £59.99 per year or if you choose to pay monthly it is £5.99 per month.
Microsoft 365 Family Subscription UK – Microsoft 365 for home users
Microsoft 365 Family Subscription UK has the same features and benefits available in Microsoft 365 Personal.
The main difference between them is Microsoft 365 Family Subscription can be shared with up to 6 people and it includes Microsoft Family Safety.
Microsoft 365 Family Subscription includes premium apps like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access (PC only) and Microsoft Publisher (PC only).
This subscription also includes Microsoft OneDrive (1 TB of cloud storage), Microsoft Skype, Microsoft Editor and Advanced Security for all your devices.
Microsoft 365 Family UK pricing is shown in the comparison table below. It is £79.99 per year or if you choose to pay monthly it is £7.99 per month.
Office Home & Student 2019
Office Home & Student 2019 is one-time purchase at £119.99. It comes with classic apps namely: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Office Home & Student 2019 can only be installed on 1 PC or 1 Mac.
Microsoft 365 Pricing UK
Microsoft 365 Family UK pricing is £79.99 annually or pay monthly at £7.99 per month.
Microsoft 365 Personal UK pricing is £59.99 annually or pay monthly at £5.99 per month.
Take a look at the comparison table below for more details.
Microsoft 365 Personal – Microsoft 365 Family Subscription UK – Office Home & Student 2019 Comparison Table.
(Price and Apps included)
| Microsoft 365 Family | Microsoft 365 Personal | Office Home & Student 2019 |
| £79.99/ year | £59.99/ year | £119.99 |
| Buy now Or buy at £7.99/month | Buy now Or buy at £5.99/month | Buy now One-time purchase |
| Subscription (for up to 5 devices per person) | Subscription (for up to 5 devices for 1 person) | One-time purchase for 1 device (PC or Mac) |
|---|---|---|
| Try free for 1 month | ||
| One convenient subscription for up to six people. Includes AI-powered apps, up to 6 TB of cloud storage (1 TB per person) and advanced security for all your devices. | One convenient subscription that includes AI-powered apps, 1 TB of cloud storage and advanced security for all your devices. | The essentials for individuals to get it all done. Classic versions of the Office apps installed on 1 PC or Mac. |
| Premium apps Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access (PC only) Microsoft Publisher (PC only) | Premium apps Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Access (PC only) Microsoft Publisher (PC only) | Classic apps Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Premium value Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft Skype Microsoft Editor Microsoft Family Safety | Premium value Microsoft OneDrive Microsoft Skype Microsoft Editor | Premium value (not included) |
| Best value: up to 6 people on PC or Mac |
Data Source: Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Personal – Microsoft 365 Family Subscription UK – Office Home & Student 2019 Comparison Table.
(Product features included)
| Product Feature | Microsoft 365 Family | Microsoft 365 Personal | Office Home & Student 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usage | Up to 6 people | 1 person | 1 PC/MAC |
| Subscription (for up to 5 devices per person) | Subscription (for up to 5 devices for 1 person) | One-time purchase for PC and Mac | |
| Multiple devices Each person can use on up to five devices at the same time. |  | | Not included |
| Works on Windows, macOS, iPadOS, iOS & Android Use on your favourite devices at home or on the go. | | | Not included |
| Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote Work offline and apply advanced formatting with powerful desktop apps. | Premium | Premium | Classic |
| OneDrive cloud storage Back up and access your files and photos across your devices. Save your Office documents to OneDrive to enable AutoSave and easy sharing. | Up to 6 TB (1 TB per person) | 1 TB | Not included |
| Microsoft Family Safety Receive automatic arrival and departure alerts,4 as well as safe driving reports,4 in Microsoft Family Safety, the physical safety and digital wellness mobile app. | | Not included | Not included |
| Outlook Bring your email and calendars together in one desktop app. | | | Not included |
| Microsoft Editor Write with confidence across documents, email and the web, with features that help strengthen your spelling, grammar and style. | | | Not included |
| AI-powered creative tools Get design, writing and speaking suggestions with smart features like PowerPoint Presenter Coach, Resume Assistant, Designer and Ideas. | | | Not included |
| Premium creative content Access an extended collection of royalty-free creative content, including templates, stock photos, icons and fonts. | | | Not included |
| OneDrive advanced security Know your files are protected with built-in ransomware detection and recovery, and use two-step identity verification to access your most important files in OneDrive Personal Vault. | | | Not included |
| Outlook.com advanced security Protect your emails with message encryption and removal of dangerous attachments1, plus add personalization with a custom email domain name. | | | Not included |
| Skype Keep in touch with friends and family on their mobile phones or landlines, with 60 minutes of Skype calling per month.2 | | | Not included |
| Access to the latest updates Stay ahead of the curve with access to the latest features as soon as they’re released. | | | Not included |
| Special partner offers Access to new and unique benefits from several Microsoft partners.3 | | | Not included |
| Ongoing technical support Get help via chat or phone at no extra cost throughout your subscription. | | | Not included |
| How to buy | Yearly or monthly subscription | Yearly or monthly subscription | One-off purchase |
| Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
Data Source: Microsoft
Microsoft 365 Home and Business FAQ
What is the difference between Office 2019 (one-time purchase) and Microsoft 365 (subscription)?
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. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and 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.
Microsoft 365 is a subscription that includes the most collaborative, up-to-date features in one seamless, integrated experience. Microsoft 365 includes the robust Office desktop apps that you’re familiar with, like Word, PowerPoint and Excel. You also get extra online storage and cloud-connected features that let you collaborate on files in real time.
With a subscription, you’ll always have the latest features, fixes and security updates along with ongoing tech support at no extra cost. You can choose to pay for your subscription on a monthly or yearly basis, and the Microsoft 365 Family plan lets you share your subscription with your family for up to 6 people, and use your apps on multiple PCs, Macs, tablets and phones.
Office Home & Business 2019
- One-time purchase for 1 PC or Mac
- Classic 2019 versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Microsoft support included for 60 days at no extra cost
- Licensed for home and commercial use
Microsoft Office 2019 for Business and Microsoft 365
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