Microsoft 365 Apps | Microsoft Licensing Resources

Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise is a subscription that comes with premium apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Publisher, and Access (Publisher and Access are only available on PC). The apps can be installed on multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, and Android phones. Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise also comes with services like 1 TB of OneDrive storage and Microsoft chat and phone support. Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise includes exclusive intelligent capabilities like Ideas in Excel and Researcher in Word, real-time collaboration, Teams as the hub for teamwork, and advanced security features. With a subscription, you get the latest versions of the apps and automatically receive updates when they happen.

Office LTSC 2021 is a one-time purchase that comes with classic apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for PC or Mac, and does not include any of the services that come with a Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise subscription. One-time purchases don’t have an upgrade option, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you’ll have to buy it at full price. Learn more about the differences between Microsoft 365 Apps and Office LTSC 2021 in Office Support, or use the comparison chart to help you pick the right Office version for your needs.