Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) vs Microsoft 365 (Office 365): price in India and which to choose
Choose Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) for using Word, Excel and PowerPoint on one computer forever, with no monthly fee. Choose Microsoft 365 (Office 365) for always-updated Office on several devices, with cloud storage. Below: every plan of each at Toolsshark, side by side.
| Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) | Microsoft 365 (Office 365) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | using Word, Excel and PowerPoint on one computer forever, with no monthly fee | always-updated Office on several devices, with cloud storage |
| Starts at | ₹324 | ₹499 |
| Best value per month | One-time purchase | ≈ ₹54 |
| Plans available | 10 | 4 |
| Lengths | lifetime | 1 month + 11 months gift, 1 year, lifetime |
| How you get it | licence key | login details provided, activated on your account |
Microsoft Office (lifetime licence)
Microsoft Office lifetime licences (2016, 2019, 2021, LTSC 2024) are one-time purchases of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for one PC or Mac — no subscription.
| Plan | Access | Delivery | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹324 |
| Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹392 |
| Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹489 |
| Microsoft Office 2019 Home & Student — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹741 |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Plus — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹750 |
| Microsoft Office 2019 Home & Business — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹755 |
| Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus — Lifetime License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹850 |
| Microsoft Office 2016 Home & Business for Mac — Lifetime | 1 MacLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹4,899 |
| Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Business for Mac — Lifetime | 1 MacLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹7,294 |
| Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus — Bind License | 1 PCLifetime | Licence key | After payment is verified | ₹7,587 |
Microsoft 365 (Office 365)
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is the subscription version of Office: always-updated Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook on several devices, with OneDrive cloud storage.
| Plan | Access | Delivery | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office 365 Plus — 1 Month + 11 Months (Gift)1 month + 11 months gift · warranty 1 month guaranteed | Login details provided | Within 1 hour of payment | ₹499 |
| Microsoft Office 365 A3 — 1 Year | 5 Devices1 year | Login details provided | After payment is verified | ₹650 |
| Microsoft Office 365 — Lifetime Access | Custom ID & PasswordLifetime | Login details provided | Within 1–2 hours of payment | ₹799 |
| Microsoft 365 Yearly Plan1 year | Activated on your account | After payment is verified | ₹1,499 |
Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) or Microsoft 365 (Office 365): questions
Which is cheaper in India, Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) or Microsoft 365 (Office 365)?
Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) is cheaper to start at Toolsshark: from ₹324, against ₹499 for Microsoft 365 (Office 365).
Should I choose Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) or Microsoft 365 (Office 365)?
Choose Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) for using Word, Excel and PowerPoint on one computer forever, with no monthly fee. Choose Microsoft 365 (Office 365) for always-updated Office on several devices, with cloud storage. Many people use both for different jobs.
How fast is delivery for Microsoft Office (lifetime licence) and Microsoft 365 (Office 365)?
Microsoft Office (lifetime licence): after payment is verified. Microsoft 365 (Office 365): within 1 hour of payment, after payment is verified and within 1–2 hours of payment. The exact time is on each product page.