This question often arises among users who are looking to purchase Office and are wondering what the differences are between Office 2019, Office 365, and Office 2016? The main differences are outlined in the following table:
Differences | Microsoft Office 2019 Pro Plus | Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus | Microsoft Office 2016 Pro Plus |
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License Delivery | By Key | By Login - Password | By Key |
Activation | Can be activated without an account or using an activation key under your personal Microsoft account. Activation is done through the official Microsoft Office 2019 Pro Plus application. | Activation is done through the . Enter the credentials received after purchase in the authorization window, then input them into the Microsoft Office 365 Pro Plus application. The login cannot be changed. | Can be activated without an account or using an activation key under your personal Microsoft account. Activation is done through the official Microsoft Office 2016 Pro Plus application. |
Number of PCs per License | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Operating Systems | Only Windows 10 and Windows 11 | Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Also MacOS, Android, and iOS. | From Windows 7 and later versions, up to Windows 11 |
Ability to Use Office Apps in a Browser | No | Yes | No |
OneDrive Cloud Storage | No | 5TB of OneDrive cloud storage | No |
Validity Period | Lifetime for one PC | 1 year | Lifetime for one PC |
You can purchase these versions of Microsoft Office in our catalog.