Office 2021 vs Microsoft 365: what's the difference & what's new?

Find out what's new in Office 2021 and how it compares to Microsoft 365. If you want to get the desktop apps for Word, Excel, or PowerPoint, you'll have to choose one of these options.
With Office 2021, you pay a one-time fee and that gives you a perpetual license to Office on one PC, so you never have to pay Microsoft again. The price ranges from $150 for Home and Student, which comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams. Home and Business costs $250 and comes with everything in the previous plan plus Outlook and you can use it for commercial purposes. With these options, you get no additional updates. What you buy is what you get. If you don't like subscriptions and you don't care about all the latest features, this is probably the best choice for you.
With Microsoft 365, on the other hand, this is a subscription offer. You'll have to keep paying to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Over the first two years, you'll end up paying less: $70 for an individual plan & $100/year for the family plan, which is good for up to 6 people. Also, you get everything in Office 2021 and more, including:
- Up to 6TB of storage space on OneDrive, so you can backup videos and photos
- 30 devices with the family plan
- 60 minutes Skype calling to make international calls
- Around the clock phone and online support
- Grammarly type offering with Microsoft Editor
- Presenter Coach in PowerPoint
- Access
- Publisher
You also get ongoing updates and new features with this option.
👋 Additional resources
- What is Microsoft 365 - Explained: • 🤷‍♂️ What is Microsoft...
- Get Microsoft 365: bit.ly/3CUmtZw
- Overview of what's new in Office 2021: support.microsoft.com/en-us/o...
- Buy Office 2021 Home and Student: www.microsoft.com/en-us/micro...
- Buy Office 2021 Home and Business: www.microsoft.com/en-us/micro...
⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:27 Major differences
0:57 Office 2021 versions
1:32 Downsides of Office 2021
2:12 Microsoft 365
3:47 Feature updates
4:04 What's new in Office 2021
7:06 What should you choose?
7:49 Wrap up
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[@rabeakhateeb9300]

Hey kevin how r u ? Look i downloaded office 2021 to my pc and i have installed it , i had 365 office before and i still have it , how can i enter and use office 2021 help me please

[@rabeakhateeb9300]

I took my pc to a computer Technician he updated it so can i could use office 2021 he told me that now even when i enter word or exel or powerpoint and it shows 365 now u work on office 2021 is that true?

[@chaitralkhinvasaralm7727]

Difference between pirated or cracked ms office vs paid or lifetime installed ms office.. features are different or compramised on cracked version

[@chaitralkhinvasaralm7727]

Difference between pirated or cracked ms office vs paid or lifetime installed ms office.. features are different or compromised on cracked version

[@GURken]

95% of the time when I've read about new features in 365 my thoughts were "Who the hell is ever gonna use that?". So i bought office 2021 as soon as it became available. It has more than enough for me.

[@generalbelisarius8103]

I use 365 and it's actually better than 2016 or 2019, I especially liked the cloud-features. BUT I only *use* it because I got it for free from my campus.

[@error7329]

@@generalbelisarius8103 Can we use office 365 offline ?

[@malvinh4064]

@@generalbelisarius8103 how to get it for free by campus?

[@generalbelisarius8103]

@@malvinh4064 My campus provided its students with a school domain email, my IT administrator told me I can use that email to activate Office 365

[@mfitrimshukri5678]

I like M365 because I can use accross multiple device

[@Stephen_A.]

And here I am, working in a multi-billion dollar company, still stuck using 32 Bit Office 2013.

[@MrArray1967]

I'm sure there's a reason it's a multi-billion dollar company 🤑💰

[@Stephen_A.]

@@MrArray1967 That's one of the reasons for sure. 😄

[@slam5]

probably cost or some custom script that only 2013 can do

[@Stephen_A.]

@@slam5 It is only about cost.

[@slam5]

Imo, penny's and pound foolish. Office 2013 has zero support unless they pay for support. No security fix, nothing. Oh well

[@rogerhodge2607]

Kevin, Thank you for your video. I'm an old guy and have been working on Office 2007. I don't need or want all the bells and whistles/subscription fees etc. Your video helped me decide on Office 2021. Thank you..

[@shalomrutere2649]

With the horrors I've seen from Office 365 and what you've now said about office 2021, I'm still sticking to Office 2016. 2021 is still good but 2016 has everything I need without stress ☺️

[@PeterTeehan]

What horrors? Keep in mind, with Office 365 or any product with MSFT you can open a ticket to get your issues resolved.

[@mohamedfahad2364]

What horrors you're talking about?

[@JJ_TheGreat]

I stayed with Office 2007 for so long. I feel it is time to upgrade now. I just can't imagine Excel without dynamic arrays now. But no way will I pay a subscription and not feel like I "own" it. So it is time for me to upgrade to Office 2021 and be happy with it (if I could be happy with Office 2007).

[@Phineas1626]

Buddy, it’s Microsoft. It’s going to be nothing but horrors.

[@mahnoorzaidi8516]

What? please explain what horrors 😶I'm planning to get 365

[@charlesrodriguez2176]

Kevin, as always, you're a wonderful resource and a fount of information - thank you for all you do! One factor I could see a benefit in adding to this video or a supplemental video is including information on "Work use" vs. "Home use". Meaning answering the question: "Do I need to have a subscription if my employer provides Microsoft Office already?" And then talking about the pros/cons of still having a personal subscription/copy, separate from a work-access version. Also in this video, I lost track of when you were talking about the benefits of subscription vs. Office 2021. Perhaps having text on the screen that reads "Microsoft 365" and "Office 2021" when you're talking about pros/cons for each. Visual indicators are a big help to me, and may be for others. A comparison chart of both would be helpful, too. Thanks again - you're great!

[@OhShunz]

Thanks for the review. Just bought a new PC and before that it's been many years since I purchased Office, I had no idea there was this subscription system in place now. I think I'll get the one time purchase version and call it a day.

[@elijah8808]

Kevin, the speed you talk with is so easy to understand for international individuals and young children as well as oldest old, those who are 85+ all others can figure out these differences on their own, hypothetically 😎 THANK YOU!

[@sandeeepkiran1130]

100% ikr!

[@DaveInPA2010]

Just a quick note Kevin that I love your content. I’m not a regular watcher, it’s more specific things I’m trying to understand (Although I’m still trying to wrap my head around teams channels and other overlapping task and project features), but I really appreciate the clarity and quality and production values and the effort you put into it! If Microsoft gave you a 365 affiliate link I would go for it!

[@AhmadAlnajjar]

You are so kind really they should give him even for free and a discounted affiliate site also. for now lets click on thanks button and tip him really he saved us alot of time and money.

[@barrybrian4019]

Kevin, great video! I hate subscription services, but my son-in-law has offered to put me on his family plan. Also, I'm retired and haven't needed MS Project or Visio in years. So, I'll go with MS 365. Thanks for clearly laying out the differences.

[@gageputman7084]

Very well presented. For future videos of the developing Office subscription and standlone business models, I would like to see in your videos what Microsoft offers as to the levels of techncial support for each business model. Troubleshooting Microsoft Office issues through Microsoft portals (chat/email/community) is often wasted with "try this/try that" solutions, only leading to the necesity of phone support (if you can find it) and service from Microsoft. My two cents...I think your audience would really appreciate knowing some additional tips/tricks to resolve issues with both models, if the need arised.

[@ArchieDuke.]

Great video Kevin, answered exactly what I was wondering about the 2 products.

[@vesnatodorovic8891]

I'm still using Office 2016, a one-time offer for Home edition. Given the rather basic use of my personal computer I don't need all the extra features. It's nice to see updates, but the price aspect is more in favour of 1 time payment vs.subscription. In the end it all comes down to which specific tasks you do and/or how much time you spend working on the computer.

[@bfjrd]

my office 2010 would like to say Hi! xD

[@sfrerku]

can you edit files in real time online with other users?

[@euuki4430]

It's been a few years since the last time I use MS office. I've been switched to linux and used LibreOffice and google docs for free. Still not considering to buy MS office tho. But seeing it's getting more features is good to know. If one day I'll need MS office, Office 365 seems like a good deal.

[@kevinphilips7453]

Thank you so much for the video! Is there any trustworthy website to get Office 2021 for cheap?

[@olegj285]

BNH Software is a great way. I love their customer support! Hope this information will help you.

[@mikerobinson5006]

@@olegj285my company buying from them Office Bind keys. I can confirm that they are trustworthy

[@Lifeis484]

As IT manager I just buying from BNH Software around 1 year Office and Windows keys and Its still working.

[@vivienwatson6300]

I love your work Kevin. So informative and beautifully presented, thank you! x

[@user-to9ng9jc3s]

Thank you that was a very easy and simple demostration to follow which I was looking for because I didnt know the differance betweeen the two. My husband just asked me to go ahead and buy one and I had no idea about the differences and im sure he doesent . Its now very clear and I can now tell him so he can go ahead and make his choice. Im pretty sure hes going to go for the Office one. Kind Regards and every Blessing.

[@J_T_1]

Thanks for making the comparison video. For me, the one time purchase is all I need. Still using Office 2010 and I've yet to use Access, Outlook, One Note and Publisher.

[@johnc2438]

You old fogey. (Shhhh... I'm using Office 2010, as well. Guess that makes me an old fogey, too!). 😨

[@jasonmetcalfe4695]

2010 is the last usable version of office in my opinion, it still has "picture manager" which comes in handy

[@cbaide100]

Thank you Kevin for making clear the differences between the two products. Your videos and content are always of superb quality.

[@finikitooo]

I have the family subscription and I installed MS Office on all of my computers as well. Not that I use Office very often (I use it all the time at work, using office Army 365. But, back at home, is great to know that you have the latest office installed and is there in case you need to create a document.

[@rexn1589]

Happy New Year Kevin and family! Really enjoy your content and the exceptional clarity of your presentations.

[@SavageGothamChess]

Wow. I really love the sketched style feature and Line Focus 6:23. Lots of great new features. Can't wait to get Office 2021.

[@MKA667]

I want Line Focus in my browser!

[@ironbark88]

I was originally very opposed to the subscription model but eventually I was won over. One hundred AUD per year does not break the bank, even for a pensioner like me. But the real selling point was knowing everything was safely backed up automatically on one drive. I have not bought any external HDD since.

[@yefersongomez8861]

I just completed the listed steps, I had to run the activator but it worked perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@silverlily4681]

I love how you explained everything slowly and clearly, 👍, thank you ❤️.

[@michaelsanders5938]

I don't like the idea of paying a subscription fee, but for a family of 4, Microsoft 365 makes sense financially. Plus, I do like to have the latest features, especially with Excel. Also, there are many other benefits with Microsoft 365, such as "Money in Excel".

[@raoulmanning1506]

You pay for less than 2 persons with family. And you can use multiple accounts for yourself. I like the family as it is. When you devide it between your family, your parents and inlaws it's cheaper than when they would offer a family of 3 for like 85 a year ...

[@PGHammer21A]

It makes sense if you have less than four devices and are just one person. Why? Microsoft 365 covers five devices, they don't all have to be all-Windows, it covers non-PCs (not merely non-Windows hardware) and is all of $70USD per year. Also included is one terabyte of cloud storage. I use it among my desktop, notebook and smartphone (which runs Android).

[@prakashm1468]

You are absolutely spot on bro!!! Office 365 office a hell lot of benefits & is cheaper for a family...for a person like me, Office 365 offers better cheaper plan for covering multiple devices including MAC too along with Windows PCs..

[@nobilismaximus]

Yeah but you loose vba compatibility for web based stuff

[@Earthcrosser]

Thanks for this. But there were two items that you pointed out that were misleading. The MS 365 Family account allows up to 6 people and a total of 6TBs. But each person can only access 1TB each. So it's wrong to say that you can access 6TB in your account. Also, each person can only use it for up to 5 devices, not 30 devices.

[@rbutschle]

You can create a second Microsoft Account for yourself and then share folders of the 1TB Onedrive with your regular account to get 2TB, or more if you create more accounts for yourself... I know, sort of janky, but possible...

[@Earthcrosser]

@@rbutschle Nah. That's cumbersome. That adds complexity to the organization of my files. If you don't mind your documents scattered in many places, go ahead. :p

[@rbutschle]

@@Earthcrosser shouldn't affect organization as they would just be folders in your 'main' OneDrive that you can add/remove/edit files like any other folder. Would be like two SSD's in the cloud with shortcuts in your main drive to the other, like shortcuts on a desktop...

[@Earthcrosser]

@@rbutschle I completely understand what you're saying. But it wasn't actually what my original comment was for. It was just to point out the inaccuracies with what Kevin stated in his video. I don't need more than 1TB of storage in the first place as I only use it for temporary storage. ;-) Thanks for the idea though. I use Koofr for that as it has better integration with these other storage tools.

[@Accelerate93]

I always look for your videos if I have any problems man! You're my pro tech man!

[@ariannequito9998]

This is one of the most helpful videos I've ever watched. Thank you.

[@DealerLoot1]

Kevin, can you please provide some details on the functionality or features in OneNote in Office 2021 vs 365. Some of the features are lacking on the app/365 version compared to offline stand-alone version.Thank you!

[@Drrck11]

Unless you're a serious advanced daily-user of MS office for business or professional purposes, then I recommend Office 2021. It's not really outdated and you're not missing out on many features by not having 365.

[@ccroy2001]

I have Office 365 but mainly for the 1tb of One Drive. I have my documents, music, and pictures backed up there. I use Libre Office on both W11 and Linux. Long time Linux user so I'm used to it. O365 is good because professionally I've always used Office so I use that when collaborating.

[@davwiltho]

I've had the family plan of Microsoft 365 for years. I share it with my wife, son and mother in-law. That, and the OneDrive cloud storage makes a no brainer for me.

[@leocatz]

Very concise and helpful video. I'm looking to finally upgrade from Office 2007 (yeah, I know) which has generally been sufficient for my needs. I'm inclined toward purchasing my software vs. subscriptions. But, this one is a difficult choice, especially since I now have more than onE computer I might want to use at different times.

[@stephenhall3515]

If you have 2007 keep it because it avoids much of the frustrating fuss of later versions which started the real rot in Office 2013. The bald fact is that M'soft has used the same kernel since 1998 and just twiddles and tweaks, including features/apps which are withdrawn without announcement. 'Compatibility Mode' is a techie way of saying "we screwed up and you might lose format and more in your documents". Better to have 2007 standalone but full featured Enterprise is best. Any apps and features introduced later (and avoiding the abiding Save/Save As chaos) will work with your Office 2007 as YOU want these to work offline or online. Some obviously only work online. But online means that M'soft is watching you -- just one of their increasing tendencies. As I approach retirement from university work I increasingly suggest that for most 'school' things Libre Office and a separate free offline substitute for Publisher is superior, not least across many more languages than M'soft has ever reached. The core Libre Office is free and where fees are charged for specialized science and accountancy add-ons these move with the times and a pop-up describes changes. M'soft has been lamentable about informing customers for the last 20 years. Finally, where 365 Family is a fairly okay price all other packages are extortionate per feature/app and back up experience. M'soft Support just redirects to Bing articles and interactive support has long bitten the dust. It is truly outrageous that a brand new PC running Windows does not get at least 1 year's use of key features such as MS Works used to be. Finally, Libre Office uses an open compatibility format whereas MS Office is proprietary. Little wonder that greedy Microsoft Corp is being elbowed out by Linux and Apple in such as education and medicine in Europe and the Commonwealth countries.

[@geapgr]

You're the best Kevin. Keep up the great work!

[@t.josephine9308]

1st time viewer. Clear and concise content. Thanks !

[@jaganathanrs]

Thanks for the clear and informative video Kevin. i have got Office 2019

[@lecirdaluz]

Planning to get Office 2021 - Home and Student. Just got new apple 24” desktop. I didn’t want the 2019 office, for I knew, a new version was around the corner. Kevin your classes are superb. Thank (from Brazil) with all my heart 💜.

[@JJ_TheGreat]

@@bgolebiow83 Those good 'ole days are gone 😞

[@giwakehinde7994]

can i sell mine to you at a discount ?

[@rudydominguez196]

I still have Office 2013, and for the type of work I do it works nicely 👌

[@mikelin2703]

I still have Office 2007 lol.

[@romella_karmey]

i JUST UPDATED TO OFFICE LTSC VERSION @_@

[@binujoseph0]

Very good presentation targeting the main features and it's differences. Thx for your wonderful video

[@JettingChen]

I wasn’t interested in 365 subscription until I discovered really useful new formulas for Excel. Now I’m a happy subscriber because my 2019 that I paid $130-170 ish no longer satisfies my Excel needs.

[@arphdsss9817]

Kevin, I love how you make this video possible so we can think about our next steps on newest apps and features,

[@brucerumrey8894]

I'm leaning toward the Office 2021 with the one time fee. Being retired I just use it for basic things. I won't use and fancy tools. I also don't put anything in the cloud. Thanks for the great video very helpful!!!

[@mail4asim]

Or you can use the free online version too.. The only catch is that you have to store your documents in OneDrive.

[@MKA667]

Using newer functionalities, perhaps without knowing they're new, may be a big problem. A couple of months ago I was reading right about x-lookup: luckily I notices that only Office 365 could support it, otherwise I would have provided a Office 2016 user with a file they couldn't have used (I eventually used VBA). As for updates, onetime fee editions don't get new features, but they do get updates with patches and so on. My policy is: if you don't know what Office release other people who're gonna use that file use, stick with an older version. Even Office 2013 could be too new: suppose you create a table in Excel, and someone else tries to open the file using, say, LibreOffice. That table (not its contents) will be gone, and some formulas won't work (I tried yesterday) The only feature I'd really love to see is the possibility to choose between the damn ribbon and a menu: I've been using Office 2003 up to a few years ago, right because of the ribbon.

[@stevemomper2430]

Using Office 365 family. I use several of the Office features and the storage. I made this choice last year based on your KZbin video.

[@avoiceinthevoid]

I use Microsoft Office everyday for my own personal projects, and have the Microsoft 365 subscription. I had considered and even tried other office suites but prefer Microsoft, and I will definitely stick with Microsoft 365. I just found your videos today as I was looking into Macros, so I have subscribed so I can find out more about uses for Office.

[@rafaelvega1748]

I have office 365 and share It with all the members in my family. I Will continue paying the annual fee. it's worth It. Love your videos!

[@gailkessler166]

I will be keeping my 365 and you helped me understand why. Thank you!

[@jeromedubouzet]

Microsoft 365 makes total sense for me, since 2015. I need cloud storage, so I may as well subscribe to one that also comes with a suite of productivity tools.

[@handmade_videos]

The best reason for 356 is the cloud space that is perfectly connected to all the apps. That is what convinced me, working with three different systems: Desktop computer, Surface and iPad.

[@Jwalker0075]

Can someone hacks into yr files in cloud based, how secure??

[@handmade_videos]

@@Jwalker0075 It is possible to hack the account, but you have to hack a MS-server for that. It seems secure enough for me. Greetings

[@Jwalker0075]

@@handmade_videos. Thank for the info...

[@jesus.moreno]

thank you kevin as always ... very profesionnal videos and very valuable information for all your followers!!! ... Saludos desde PERU!!

[@odrazleinad]

Office 365 integration between PCs and smartphones are simply awesome. I have one desktop and one laptop and use both for working depending on the needs. The integration between the Onedrive and the other office applications through multiple devices is just great and makes much more productive.

[@May16Joe]

It really depends on your needs. Some people just need a pc with office and carry a USB flash drive so office 2021 is more than enough. Plus I still see some people using office 2013 and never upgrading it.

[@DwaipayanRC]

@@May16Joe I agree with the last line. Few of my frnds still sticking to even 2010. I am eager to try O365 however I am confused as what to take O365 or Office 2021

[@matthewsherwin8741]

Microsoft 365 is the way for me. I like updates when MSFT can make them available without waiting and I appreciate OneDrive. Thanks for a great video!

[@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273]

Hi It was great informative video 👍🏼 Thanks 🙏 and you clarify confusion between this two product perfectly

[@tranduy8553]

I like the pace and easy-to-understand explanation of this video

[@bushmasterflash]

After a quick rationalization of my work and the features I currently use, in Office 2013, alongside the upcoming introduction of Windows 11, I have switched to Open Office, Thunderbird, and Linux. It's all free and it does absolutely everything I need it to do.

[@esphilee]

Agree with you. It is free, suits most every body. You can install in all the PC you have. Subscription sucks.

[@granand]

Is there excel alternative in Open Office, which can do LET, XLOOKUP and handle huge amounts of data?

[@bushmasterflash]

@@granand No idea. I haven't used those functions in excel either. Libre Office may do, it is a bit more advanced than Open Office. It is completely free to try both on a windows machine as well so try them and see.

[@Charles-in3zt]

What is open office? AND WHERE DO I FIND IT PLEASE?

[@esphilee]

@@Charles-in3zt , tried to help you, but my post is constantly being removed by the creator. I am not sure why.

[@EsotericDesi]

This lifetime purchase is just like buying a MS Office CDs back in the days...

[@EnergyHammerGOAT]

Yeah! lol

[@rainyd4293]

The good old days? Lol

[@spamtongspamton3422]

Except you don't have to worry about damaging the CD. But I prefer CDs and DVDS. I just love em

[@captainkeyboard1007]

The only difference in the past installations from the installations of today is the method. The old methods were downloading the software from diskettes, and then from digital discs, whether they be CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, even DVD-R, DVD-RW, depending on the type of media disc. Today's method of installation calls for the computer that is connected to the Internet. The software is available on the website. Software manufacturers do not care to download software on to discs anymore, let alone buy the blank discs. This practice would lead to paying more just for the software.

[@fanseychaeng]

You mean paying a monthly subscription fee is better.😂

[@ronnideam]

Thank you for the pace that you communicate your information. I'm new to your channel and will subscribe - thank you!

[@SPACEMIKEB]

Thanks for the video. I'm old and don't like new features. I like things to stay the same. I'll probably get 2021 when I buy my new Mac. I do have to admit that the upgrade from Multiplan to Excel was okay.

[@chantalroger3363]

I prefer Microsoft 365 for all the different apps available and regular updates thanks Kevin for this video it confirmed my choice 😊

[@DemetriPanici]

As an owner of microsoft office 365 this was really helpful!

[@septercat]

If you are an "owner" (Owner is close to CEO btw), How you did not know this? I mean, IT'S YOUR OFFICE, am I right?

[@R1ch4rd]

@@septercat boring kid.

[@abikogroup]

Excellent summary of the difference. Great help for someone unsure of which option to go with.

[@aleemafex6610]

Thanks for the heads up… really good information

[@alinawaz1730]

New versions are usually desired by tech enthusiasts. A lot of people are still content on office 2007 and 10.

[@John-si8uz]

Im one of those using 2007. All the features i need and works well.

[@MWELIPD]

I have office 2021 and 2007. There is literally no major difference. It's fine for academic purposes, when you're doing assignments.

[@MokshitArora.]

I will simply pirate it 💀

[@UKinQ8Gaming]

Im gonna go for 2021, thanks for this informative viddo

[@donk7978]

Great video Kevin. It is worth noting some employers have a program available for employees to receive Microsoft Office at a discount. It may be worth looking into.

[@KevinStratvert]

That’s a great point! It’s heavily discounted for their home use program.

[@aomcastor2]

You forgot several things. Office 2021 also comes in the Professional edition, which includes Publisher and Access, there's no need to get 365 for these apps. The Microsoft 365 can be installed on up to 5 devices at a time with the same subscription. Be it for PC, Mac, Phones or Tablets. Microsoft 365 Personal and Family editions don't come with Publisher nor Access, unless you subscribe to the Business or Enterprise. Also both Office 2021 and 365 will keep updating constantly. Just that the Office usually has a support lifetime for about 6 years.

[@lydethful]

I'd prefer Office 2021. I haven't used all its available features yet. I think the features are more than enough for me to use in a few years' time.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I upgraded from Microsoft 365 to Office 2019. Office 2019 has programs that are well-advanced in features and in functions to make doing work more simple than ever before. I do office-style production right in the privacy of my home.

[@johnc2438]

Deep, dark secret: Most people use only a small fraction of the features offered in any version of Office. Back when I was working in the corporate world, I got my MS "specialist" certificates in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. I quickly realized that most people could not understand what I was doing with Office or what I was suggesting in order to make more effective use of these tools, by themselves, and together: Templates, macros, VBA, forms, custom toolbars, pushing Word outlines to PowerPoint, tables of contents, linked documents. "Stop it, will you?!?!" So, I did.

[@thealien_ali3382]

@@johnc2438 I only use outlook and word lol

[@atishveta4922]

Thank you so much Sensei! You are a blessing!

[@HemantShrivastava03]

Hii Kevin, it is really a nice video and I gained a lot. I just wanna know why didn't include Microsoft Office Professional or Professional plus features. I hope you can make another video to compare between these.

[@cenevspeed]

You know that when Kevin and Leila upload a video on the same topic you cannot miss out! Thanks Kevin :) Office 2021 fills the gap between 2019 & 365. I do not like that in 2021 you won't get feature updates, but what about security ones? You said that you can get Office 2021 for only 1 PC, but if we deactivate Office and then use the same Product key on another PC, will it work? Microsoft should have a 1 time payment option for Office 365 too...

[@VSP4591]

It is true but to ask more money after only 2 years (2019 and 2021) it seems to me odd. Why these new functions were not included as an upgrade in 2019 version???

[@JackPlatt]

You should get security updates for purchased products for 10 years after the release date. The extanded support lifecycle of the produict.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

@@JackPlatt Also, the extended support will last for the software as long as the computer lasts.

[@JackPlatt]

@@captainkeyboard1007 I heard Office 2010 expired in 2020. It is confusing knowing what to do with Windows 10 vs. Windows 11. No one expected a Windows 11.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

@@JackPlatt I think I came across to reading that statement about Microsoft Office 2010. Anyway, that is not a problem for me. I have Microsoft Office 2019. I did not expect Microsoft Windows 11 to arrive extemporaneously. Thank you for writing to me.

[@2001BornAgain]

In this age when nothing is certain why would I trust the internet to stay up, at least for the working class? If I buy, I'm getting a version I can use without internet. Seems to be common sense, but hey, whatever. Keep buying subscriptions and storing all your data online. Then when something happens all your stuff is gone. Yeah, no.

[@dawnlj191]

Your videos are always so helpful. Thank you for the information. I'm undecided but am much more informed now. Thankful for my friends & family discount.

[@okoreiyke9766]

Hello Kevin, I am a big fan of your videos and updates. But today, you said Microsoft 365 license gives you 5TB of storage space as against the 6TB of of the Office 2021. On the contrary, Microsoft 365 gives you 5TB of OneDrive storage no doubt. However, you can get an additional 20TB of Storage space if you max out 95% of your default 5TB at no extra cost.

[@IvanGarcia-gb6eo]

Hi. Is there also “Design Ideas” feature in PowerPoint Microsoft 2021 like the Microsoft 365?

[@billjamal4764]

I'd assume so, it was in 2019

[@staz.b6310]

365 is like taking your computer every where you go, One drive makes getting what you need so easy from any computer or smart phone. And always having the the latest update has been a stupenous bonus. Well worth the fee. Pay anual rate and save$$..

[@londiealday1229]

Do you have 365 home or 365 personal

[@lisahenson582]

I have Office 365 at my full time job, provided by my employer. I use a stand-alone version of Office for my freelance proofreading and editing. I'm getting a new computer, so I'm faced with choosing between the stand-alone or the subscription. Feature-wise, I edit. I track changes. I don't think that would change much over time. But the draw of the subscription is the included storage. Decisions, decisions!

[@slam5]

one of the most features i use is outlook/exchange server. what i enter into my outlook on my phone will get sync with all my desktop versions and vice versa. life saver for me.

[@bumpintheG]

Thanks!

[@KevinStratvert]

Wow, thanks so much! Much appreciated 🙏

[@donnaethompson3548]

I will stay with Office 365 because I use Publisher very often for flyers and printed programs.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

I enjoy using Microsoft Publisher because it is a convenient desktop publishing program. The first time I used Publisher was in 2002 when I bought my first microcomputer, complete with Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Publisher 2002. Now I am getting the most value from Publisher 2019. I have used Microsoft 365, but I intend to keep my computer, because it contains a big collection of printer fonts that may not be possible to load into a new computer. In whatever you do, let the right choice be the first choice.

[@karennaing7291]

Kevin, I just noticed, you got 1M of us. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing information with us.

[@jibinjoy2444]

THANKS FOR THIS IV BEEN SEARCHING FO SOOO LONG

[@jjsingh404]

Office 2021 is going to be great with all the new features and performance improvements. Especially coming from Office 2007

[@TechDevote]

so u are upgrading to office 2021 from office 2007.....woah!

[@JJ_TheGreat]

Exactly!

[@thealien_ali3382]

I upgraded from office 2013 to 2021

[@Hopefully2025]

For me the fact that I get constant updates in Office 365 is what makes it a better choice.

[@Phineas1626]

Right. Because constant updates mean the product was well-designed to begin with.

[@LoveDestinyBlossoms]

Really great video with great explanations!

[@chrislynhunter7206]

You are a gifted teacher and our favourite 'go to person' for computer know-how! Thank you! We have subscribed to Microsoft 365.

[@martineastburn3679]

For my wife and I I chose Office 365 - changing to Microsoft office 365 for a fee every month that could be handled. I also have Project and Visio but haven't received updates on those. I use both just a little Visio is a good landscape sketch program. Engineering drawing. Project for tasking. They were once office tools but now specialized or not supported. Do you know what happened ?

[@shanehall8909]

Visio is still available in the Microsoft store.

[@ReneB099]

I'm still using Visio 2007 Pro on my Win10 PC for doing floorplans. It runs really well in 32GB RAM. I also kept it because it came with MS Office Picture Manager which I much prefer over the Win10 Photo app.

[@EDME86]

thank you for the video i understand a lot of new things now

[@prowler1567]

The family plan makes more sense for me and any updates that need to be applied is automatically taken care of.

[@RelentlessHomesteading]

To get outlook - which is required for my work environment - I would need office 2021 $220, whereas 365 has Outlook even in the Personal acct for $60 year. So 2021 would have to be viable for at least 4 years to make that work out. UNLESS -- Microsoft starts jacking up the rates for 365 to extraordinary heights once most are on-board with it. Wish I could just keep my Office 2010 forever - but I'd imagine they will be sure to change the OS so that it will soon be incompatible and thus inop. Clearly I have a rather low view of MS. If it wasn't for my work environment requirements I'd use one of the 3rd party office suites. Since all my company is using 365 - it is safer for me to go that route - at any time there may be a new feature that they will need me to use. So I'm stuck with MS Office 365. LOL

[@Mega_Casual]

Not to pop anyone's bubble but I don't have any of MS Office versions. I use open source and free Libre Office. Reads and writes out to Ms Office file formats just fine.

[@KevinStratvert]

👍

[@JJ_TheGreat]

Great! Me too! I only miss dynamic arrays.

[@chasingwildginger2157]

Your videos make my life so much easier. I now know which one is the best fit for me.

[@JaysVlogs69]

Thankx for breaking it down.. great tutorial for beginners

[@damodharreddy9773]

Love from india ❤️💙✌️❤️❤️

[@UserMatt21]

meanwhile me: downloads cracked version of 365😂😂😂

[@emmetrosario3319]

hahahahaaaa

[@raman9785]

Happy to be with 365. Thnx Kevin for pointing out the differences.

[@scottharaty329]

Great video - very informative just what I was looking for.

[@BeulahWellington]

Kevin, thanks for explaining. I have the 365 and I'll keep it.

Thanks ❤