It does everything as represented. However, it is pricey for some & because of that, they allow one to rent it yearly as opposed to buying outright

What is the cost of leasing per year?
My exisitng Publisher is not working correctly. Something about deliberate image resizing.  I could not make a flyer from the latest OS update.

We have always bought our software but I recently purchased a new laptop and my hubby opted for M.O. 365 with it. No hassle, I always have the latest version, and I have not noticed any letdown in loading speed, use, or availability. 

Parked and Reading.  

I am not one for subscription services when I can just buy the software. I have not used it.

Silvia,

I have no idea not a Microsoft user anymore.  We dowload our Apple Software and have no problems with it.  A

I switched over to 365 about 2 years ago. 5 licenses. Works for me. Never had to worry about it - always updated. And it's relatively cheap as I use multiple devices. And I work in the cloud which is the key to total file freedom.

I have Office 365 and it works well for me. Far more features than we ever use but I do like the online sync and that it has mobile apps.

I was just going to upgrade from Office 2003 lol! I was going to buy the bundle upgrade & it was reasonable. This was just over the last few weeks. There are a few other things thrown in their now that I have no idea what they are.

I use it and it works just fine... much easier than buying office products that get out of date and are no longer supported. Overall, costs about the same to pay an annual fee as to buy an update every four years or so.

Some parts of it I love, not as stable as I would expect though.

I got a free subscription, and a 5 computers for $99 deal after that, seemed pretty reasonable.

I'm still on an old office  - I really don't see a reason to upgrade myself - specially since now everything is moving to subscription based

I really like 365 Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES .It's very handy to have all the programs available all the time.

Yes. My company provides it so I can't compare cost but when we went to 365 I gained seamless interfacing with several apps I use regularly plus a good calendar, task list and other features I find are big time-savers.

NO, I have all apple devices 

I use FREE-ware Libre Office. Have not purchased a MS Office product in over 10 years.

Sorry, I can't help you with that, Sylvia! I have a Mac and all of the 'office' products from Apple loaded on mine.

No. We have Microsoft Office Professional 2016 and are happy with it.

I buy the software that way if something better comes along it justs runs out!

I use a bit of Powerpoint and Excel but into Apple products.

Personally, I prefer buying the software.  The benefit, of course, to subscription is you are always using the latest version of the software without having to pay additional for an upgrade.  

I just buy the software I use and need....

I'm afraid I can't help with that. My wife seems to like it

above my pay grade. I have a techie who takes care of things! Good luck!

Not used it.

For me there is no second choice.

I did buy Office 365, and for only one year, but never got a notice to extend it.

It's worth it if you use it. Subscription works well.

365. YES! Why?

You can load it on FIVE puters. (from Best Buy)

AND......

Because it is online, the security updates are always current.

Windows defender, VPN and Edge (all included in 365) have proven very robust. SO robust the Chinese gov wants VPN outlawed.

But It a great idea to have OPEN OFFICE loaded and ready to rock should things go badly with Microsoft.

Negatives:

Cortana you can't shut it up or remove it.

File seach is done via Cortana which misses 90% of your files and offers 1,000,000 web matches instead.

So I had to download EVERYTHNG (a desktop search app that finds EVERYTHING) to find those 'gone missing' files. You know the one I refer to. You click save and it goes to picts intestald of the c/clients/123 Main Street, Abernathy 2017 folder.

I have both Office 365  < love it . I will admit I had a small learning curve with the Cloud, but once I learn and understood the concept it the only way to go.   I type a document  at work and open it at home and make changes.  Go back to the office and open it and there updated and ready for more work. No servers required it is all done in the cloud.

Before the cloud our office did not share the network with all computer  for virus reasons. Now no matter what computer i am on I have access to both my document and Office to read and update them.

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES - I'd say, a necessary evil!

I like to have software that doesn't require regular payments.  One and done is my preference.  Plus, I prefer to not us MS office.

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES I would prefer to buy the software package.

Gave up all Microsoft products and their viruses years ago.

We have it - it was Suzanne's decision - I bow to her expertise!

I have been opposed to yearly fees and am still using my older programs. One day I will bite the bullet and use it to have more of the new conveniences and tools.

I opted to not renew my subscription this year. I have been using Apple Pages & Numbers this past year. I do miss having Publisher with 365, but hated paying the $100 each year. I would recommend buying the software so you do not have to keep up with the subscription each year.

My laptop is a Macbook so I can't say!

No.   I don't trust the cloud. 

Nope, I will keep on using my MS Windows 7 Professional until it gives up the ghost then either go to Red Hat of convert my desktop to Apple.

I use it works fine but I don't like the new concept of Leasing Software