Productivity Software
Productivity software covers office suites and document tools — word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and in some plans, cloud storage and email. These licenses are typically sold as a one-time perpetual license for a specific version, or an ongoing subscription that includes updates, depending on the publisher's model.
Editorial summary: software features, plans, and system requirements change often. Use these overviews to compare the basics, then confirm current details on the publisher’s official website.
What to look for in productivity software
- Check whether the license is a one-time purchase tied to a specific version, or a subscription that includes future upgrades — the publisher's product page will say which.
- Confirm the number of installs/devices and whether the license is for personal, home, or business use, since publishers often restrict use-case by plan.
Microsoft
Productivity
Microsoft 365 Personal
Subscription office suite with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud storage.
Microsoft
Productivity
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024
One-time license for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook — no subscription.
Productivity Software frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a one-time license and a subscription for office software?
A one-time (perpetual) license is sold once for a specific version and does not require ongoing payment, though it may not include future major-version upgrades. A subscription bills on a recurring basis and typically includes ongoing updates for as long as it's active. The publisher's product page states which model applies.