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4.5 Editors' Choice

Microsoft 365 Business is the clear market leader for workplace-ready office suites, thanks to its broad availability, excellent update policies, and unbeatable apps for creating decks, documents, spreadsheets, and more.

Microsoft 365 Business Premium: $22 Per User Per Month
at Microsoft 365 for Business
By Edward Mendelson
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The Danish Ministry for Digital Affairs will move half of its employees off Windows and Microsoft 365 next month as part of a four-year 'digital sovereignty' push.

By Michael Kan
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4.5 Editors' Choice

The AI-infused Microsoft 365 suite offers the best set of productivity apps for serious office work, seamlessly blending the power, security, and speed of desktop apps with the convenience of online and mobile ones.

$69.99 Per Year
at Microsoft
By Edward Mendelson
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The company's U-turn means support for Microsoft Office apps like Excel, Outlook, and Word on Windows 10 will now continue until October 2028.

By James Peckham
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Microsoft's spreadsheet program can do way more than you might realize. Become an Excel wizard in no time with these hacks and tricks.

By Eric Griffith
Excel-Tips for 2024

Reigning spreadsheet champ Michael Jarman thinks he's still smarter than AI, but are his days numbered? Here's what it takes to dominate the annual Excel showdown.

By Emily Forlini
Michael Jarman sports his winning belt and trophy

As Microsoft hits its 50th anniversary, it's lost its grip on younger generations who prefer Google Workspace, making the next 50 years an uphill battle.

By Emily Forlini
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4.0 Editors' Choice

Google's excellent Workspace office suite is nearly as powerful and flexible as Microsoft 365 and provides a consistent experience across all browsers.

$7 Per User Per Month
at Google Workspace
By Edward Mendelson
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Microsoft Publisher's capabilities are also available on Word and PowerPoint, so the company is removing the app from 365 subscriptions. Here's how to save your work.

By Emily Forlini
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Subscribers will receive 60 AI credits per month. For more, you'll need the Copilot Pro add-on.

By Jibin Joseph
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The apps will still work after Oct. 14, but users should be prepared for 'performance and reliability issues over time,' Microsoft says.

By Jibin Joseph
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The setting in question 'only enables features requiring internet access like co-authoring a document,' Microsoft says.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the signage outside Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington.

You currently have to pay an extra $20 per month to use Copilot Pro with Microsoft 365 apps, but Microsoft is testing a cheaper (though limited) bundle in a few overseas markets.

By Jibin Joseph
A screenshot of Copilot's integration with Microsoft 365 apps.

Microsoft 365 isn't your only choice for word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Whether you want local or cloud-based apps, we're here to help you pick the best office suite for your needs.

By Edward Mendelson
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4.5 Editors' Choice

Microsoft Office 2024 gives you perpetual access to class-leading and user-friendly office productivity software for a one-time fee.

$149.99
at Microsoft
By Edward Mendelson
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If you're not a fan of the $69.99 annual fee for Microsoft 365, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft's suite of apps for $149.99.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Microsoft apps included in the Office 2024 suite.

Google's free and easy-to-use calendar application makes it a breeze to share your schedule with friends, family, and colleagues. Here's how.

By Chandra Steele
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3.5

Google's free word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation apps are minimal but robust, with a powerful revision-history feature.

$0.00
at Google Cloud
By Edward Mendelson
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4.0

WordPerfect has the only Windows-compatible word processor that doesn't work like Microsoft Office. It allows for precise, predictable control over formatting, but new users may be turned off by its dated UI and lack of collaboration tools.

$249.99
at WordPerfect
By Edward Mendelson
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3.5

OnlyOffice is a free, open-source office application suite that integrates with cloud-based or on-premises networks for secure collaboration.

Starting at $30 Per Month
at ONLYOFFICE
By Edward Mendelson
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