Should I buy Office 365 or Office 2019?

A comparison of what you get with an Office 365 subscription, versus a one-off purchase of Office 2019.

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[rarinth]

If you want forever subscription
Office 2019 works for u
If you want Multiple devices and more features
Office 365 works for u

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I realized u haven't uploaded in 10 months. I just hope nothing bad has happened. Great videos btw, it's really kind of you trying to help people with problems. I appreciate that.

[kenf]

Interesting comparisons, I’m still using Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and I backup everything on a 1TB external HHD.

[suziespaz]

Thank you, Dave. I have been wondering if I truly need to renew 365. After your well spoken and informative video, I will just purchase Office 2019 from amazon.

[XTX]

Thanks Dave, another great informative video. I think you are one of the best general computer channels on YouTube so keep it up!

[Will-dtyg]

Great video! Thanks for covering this comparison so well! Your channel is great, yet now even more vital. The best channel for work at home BEFORE and now DURING our global pandemic. Stay Strong All!

[bslcouple]

I still use Office Small Business 2000. Came with my computer on a disc many years ago. Everytime I have to update to a newer version of windows on ANY of my computers, I simply take the Office Small Business 2000 disc and install it on the new computer or new version of windows.

I hope it keeps working forever.

I miss the good old days when you bought a computer and the programs cam on discs "FREE"

[djc]

Thank you! I made my decision to purchase 2019! As a single user with a MAC, I find it is the best deal for me.

[TheLunarElixir]

Awesome video, you cover all the most important points and really gave helpful advice about how to make the decision. I also found the section where you included other people's comments very insightful.

[philipsander]

Great comparison video Dave. I had a problem with Office and the only way to get rid of it was to purchase a new copy (my last copy was office 2007) I paid my money and got the new copy of windows and started to install it. Unfortunately, I was not allowed to upgrade over another copy!! I then tried to uninstall office and it wouldn’t delete a file. I have ended up having to back up my drive and reinstalling windows. However, when I did come to install Office I made a decision to install WPS open office (I used this whilst I waited for the new Office disk to be delivered) The new WPS office is so slick and fast plus has a lot of extra features than Office. It would be good to see you do a “Non” Microsoft Office comparison video as to be honest I don’t want one drive and sticky notes and outlook etc. Keep up the good vids

[tominator]

Thank you sir for a good run down of why to buy which product according to a person's needs

[wackousersden]

Found your channel 4 days ago and im loving your work.Hoping you comeback.

[elfmontana]

If you buy MS office 2019 Pro Plus Version you will get most of the features like publisher etc..

[eanbruce]

Cheers Dave You've made up my mind to go for the Office 365, although I am a student with multiple computers, I was thinking of purchasing 'Home and office for student' but seeing the benefits of Office 365 as well as the drawbacks, I will go for the 365 package.
Thanks for the advice.

[microsoftsarker]

Thanks brother, it worked!! I watched many video but only this worked!!

[kyeah]

Thank you very much, you have been very helpful.

[williamstillwell]

Dave, Thanks for the run down on the office.365 and office 19 .After watch your video .I have made my decision on which one to use . Thank you .Mr. Stillwell

[jonniewalks]

Great video. Made it easier for me to make a decision. Thnx a million for sharing your thoughts.

[ajaysinhdodia]

Dilemma resolved.
Thanks a tonne
Ajay

[Maria]

Huh??gen z here, just us google drive. It’s simple and free unless u want to pay for more storage. U can access it from multiple devices too