Microsoft recently released new version office suite programs - Office 365 Home Premium. Users will now have to make a choice between Office 365 and Office 2013.
Before delving into the topic, let's dwell on the features of the new "cloud" Office 365. Install office applications possible for 5 PCs under Windows control 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X. By the way, if your computer has Microsoft Office 2010, you still need to purchase a full license.
Differences between Microsoft Office 2013 and Office 365
Microsoft Office 2013, as in previous versions, is a set of basic office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. One license will allow you to install the office suite on only one Windows computer.
Microsoft Office 365 is a collection of the same programs, but here you have the option to install Office on up to five devices. You don't need to enter keys to install, as everything is tied to your Microsoft account. Also, with Office 365, you get an additional 20 GB of SkyDrive storage.
Another benefit of Office 365 is that you can use the full version of Microsoft Office on any Windows PC. This is useful in situations where you are working on someone else's computer. To use Microsoft Office, you must sign in to account Microsoft and in a few minutes you will receive full version on the desired computer. Office programs are "cloud" and are not installed on a computer permanently, but as a web application.
The license for Microsoft Office 2013 is paid once and is valid all the time, that is, you can use it for the entire life of your computer. In the case of Office 365, you do not get a perpetual license and are required to pay for each year or each month of use (purchasing an annual or monthly subscription).
Verdict
An annual subscription to Office 365 costs 2499 rubles, while for Office 2013 you will have to pay 3499 rubles. (one-time license fee).
Thus, the choice between the two versions of office should be easy. If you have several computers at home and need access to the full suite of programs on each of them, buy Office 365. By the way, new system Office 365 is free to try for a month. Office 2013 may be the more cost-effective option in the long run, but remember that it only installs on one computer.
If your tasks lack the standard Notepad and its more advanced counterpart word pad from the classic set of programs Microsoft Windows , then you need a powerful office toolkit. Fortunately, in the digital world, it is in abundance.
Is there free Microsoft Office?
Microsoft Office is paid software. It includes a huge array of built-in services, features and tools. This is not an app in the traditional sense. A whole operating system for the office.
But free "office" can still be. in alternate versions. There are many of them and are available for free download with similar features:
Writer for Word replacements,
Calc instead of Excel
impress instead of PowerPoint and so on.
Users often need such a program only once. But out of habit or on the advice of other people, they assure themselves that such a tool must necessarily be a full-scale professional "office" with "backup" capabilities.
As a result, it is downloaded from torrents to be hacked Microsoft Office « crack», « pill», « activation”, published license key
. And it does not matter that even a third of its functionality will not be revealed during the call. This choice brings a lot of problems to the user.
What will the choice to download a free pirated version of Microsoft Office lead to?
Option to download free pirated Microsoft Office is fraught with problems in updating and security, because of which the package does not work properly and leads to a lot of trouble:
Word or Excel crashes while working;
Crashes appear and offers to run "Word in safe mode»;
Startup failures with "Stopped working Microsoft programs word";
Gives errors when Microsoft installation Office ("error 1935" or "Unable to write value");
Absence Microsoft updates office;
Crashes when trying to install them (errors like: "Something went wrong - unfortunately we're having problems").
With pirated Microsoft Office your computer will never be protected from viruses due to the lack of "hot fixes" in the free download package - patches for security holes that are released almost daily. The “office” structure is powerful enough to hack into any computer, so attackers only dream of gaining access to it and collecting your personal data through Word or excel.
In addition, you may incur administrative and even criminal liability:
Per download pirated software Article 1252 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation) - recovery by the copyright holder from 10 thousand to 5 million rubles of damage;
Per usage pirated software for the purpose earnings(Article 7.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation) - for individuals a fine of 1500-2000 rubles, for legal entities 30000-40000;
If you've even tried hack software activator or " crack» ( Article 273 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) - punishment in the form of imprisonment or restriction of liberty for up to 4 years, or a fine of up to 200,000 rubles.
How is paid Microsoft Office better than free? The real benefit of buying
In a successful business environment, it is customary to invest in profitable instruments. This is understood by both students involved in large projects in qualified universities, and professionals who will never throw money away. At Microsoft Office there are good reasons to be considered a good investment.
The main advantages of buying a paid office package Microsoft applications office:
Internet orientation with support for cloud services and remote data storage;
Providing additional Microsoft tools on favorable conditions (free packages for Skype, OneDrive and so on);
A complete security suite with all protection updates and fixes for identified vulnerabilities;
Continuous improvement of the functionality of the office suite applications;
Support for users directly from Microsoft in case of errors and problems in operation.
Microsoft Office in 2017 (latest current version " Office 2016”) can be used in several distribution options. Including subscription.
The main difference between Office 365 and Office 2016
First of all, subscribe to Microsoft Office 365 different from buying Office 2016 the fact that it always offers the latest version of the office application package without the need to buy additional updates.
How else is Microsoft Office 2016 different from Office 365?
Microsoft Office 365
Office 365 is a giant office supply system with paid subscription for each month or for the whole year. You give a certain amount (depending on the version of the package, which are discussed below) and get the most full set applications even when completely new versions are released Microsoft Office.
Here's what the ultimate Microsoft Office 365 suite offers:
Full suite of Microsoft Office 2016 (and subsequent newer versions too);
The impossibility of using outdated versions of programs as part of the package;
Microsoft Office installation on 5 computers and 5 mobile devices(license check every month);
OneDrive cloud storage (previously SkyDrive Pro - the service is constantly improving) with an additional 1024 GB of free file space;
Additional 60 minutes of Skype calls.
Microsoft Office 2016
Office 2016 is a paid package of office applications that you buy once without a monthly or annual subscription. This method of use has a significant advantage over Office 365- you get "office" once and for all. But there is also a drawback in the need to pay extra for upgrading to more advanced versions in the future.
What is included in Microsoft Office 2016:
New tools for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote;
Designed for one computer only;
Support for all security updates;
Access to OneDrive cloud storage;
The ability to contact Microsoft at any time for help in solving problems.
Which version of Microsoft Office should I buy for home use?
Office 365 Home.
Subscription: 3399 rubles per year or 339 rubles per month
Windows/Mac
The most versatile option with a full suite of apps, 1TB online storage on OneDrive and 60 minutes on Skype. Can be installed on up to 5 computers, 5 tablets and 5 phones - share the toolkit with friends, family or on your own different places.
Office 365 personal.
Subscription: 2690 rubles per year or 269 rubles per month
Windows/Mac
Ideal for those who actively work with documents on one computer and access files on OneDrive from one phone. There is also access to 1 TB cloud service and 60 minutes on Skype.
Office 2016 for home and school.
One-time price: 5190 rubles
Windows/Mac
By paying once, you get up-to-date for 2017 Word versions, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and access to Microsoft cloud services. You can only install them on one Windows or macOS computer.
Which version of Microsoft Office should I buy for professional use?
Office 365 business.
Subscription: 520 rubles per month
Windows/Mac
You have the entire Office 2016 package for 5 computers, 5 tablets and 5 phones. There is Access, but no email as part of the subscription. The choice for most business needs with support for up to 300 users at a time.
Office 365 Business Premium.
Subscription: 790 rubles per month
Windows/Mac
In addition to the basic set of Office 2016 applications, it offers Email with a box capacity up to 50 GB, unlimited video conferencing, corporate social network, co-authoring of documents, Microsoft Teams chats. Installation on 5 computers, 5 tablets and 5 phones.
Office 365 business basic.
Subscription: 320 rubles per month
Windows/Mac
The main functionality of Office 365 for enterprise tasks for 300 users in Office Online mode (no local installation on the computer). There is 50 GB email and premium package online tools, but lacks compatibility with tablets and phones.
Office 2016 for home and business.
One-time price: 18890 rubles (electronic version of Windows / Mac and boxed Mac)
One-time price: 17400 rubles (boxed version of Windows)
Office 2016 professional.
One-time price: 32790 rubles
Windows only
All Office 2016 applications with local installation on one computer, including Outlook, Publisher, Access.
Annual income is about a billion dollars. Today, Microsoft Office in one form or another is taken for granted, but attempts to legalize it completely are still smashed against the price barrier. Meanwhile, many developers are ready to offer real alternatives to this most popular set of programs for working with electronic documentation on more favorable terms.
1. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2013
Along with previous version 2010 is the most common set of office programs today (both corporate and home users). Anyone who activated 2010 before April 30, 2013 can upgrade for free until May 31, 2013.
The evaluation version is often pre-installed on new computers and laptops. The distribution contains the largest number of applications for creating documents yourself different type, their editing and collaboration - see a brief presentation.
An extensive library of templates is available, it is possible to download additional materials from the Microsoft website. Remember the 90/10 rule here. According to one of his interpretations, 90 percent of users use 10 percent functionality programs.
In fact, Microsoft's office software suite is a de facto standard, among the disadvantages of which one can point out resource intensity and high price. The professional version will cost more than 15,000 rubles.
Microsoft Office 2013 is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Both require Windows 7/8 installed and DirectX v.10 hardware support, so they won't work on older computers. The speed of the programs is relatively low due to the heavy interface and strong fragmentation of the components (their total volume after installation takes about three gigabytes). Part of the speed problem is solved with the help of an SSD and / or a large amount of RAM. The x64 version requires at least 2 GB of RAM.
2.Microsoft Office 365
A product similar in functionality, but different in terms of the logic of work. If Microsoft Office up to version 2013 was distributed as classic boxed distributions for installation and local use, then Office 365 is offered as a subscription and is a cloud-based solution.
Office 365 is more convenient for collaborating on projects. It is aimed at corporate users and owners of laptops with a permanent Internet connection. In addition to the classic set of office programs, the cloud service offers a set of web-based planning tools, access to SkyDrive online storage and free regular backups on the company's servers.
3. LibreOffice v.4.0.x
Fully featured free cross-platform office suite with open source source code. Works on computers running Linux, Windows 2000 SP4 and higher, runs even on ancient configurations with Pentium III and 256 MB of RAM. It takes about one and a half gigabytes on the disk (two times less than Microsoft Office 2013). Requires installation free component Java Runtime Environment, which is usually already present on most computers.
LibreOffice supports most common formats, including Office OpenXML (files with extensions .docx; .xlsx; .pptx and others). Due to the implementation of this format, selected by default in Microsoft Office 2007 and newer versions, its support in any third party programs significantly limited. Problems still arise when trying to edit in LibreOffice documents with complex formatting created in Microsoft Office and saved in the Office OpenXML format.
The main document format used by LibreOffice itself is ODF (OpenDocument Format). It complies with GOST R ISO / IEC 26300-2010, which entered into force on June 1, 2011. Its support has been included in Microsoft Office since version 2007 SP2. Actually, there is no reason to get hung up on the Office OpenXML format, except for the fact that it is offered by default in Microsoft products. There are half a dozen other equally convenient formats.
4. Apache OpenOffice v.3.4.x
In fact, this is the predecessor of LibreOffice, developing separately from it. Beyond Linux and Windows of all current versions, Apache OpenOffice is supported by Mac OS X, OpenSolaris and FreeBSD. There is even a portable version that does not require installation. OpenOffice with everyone personal settings and templates can be carried on a flash drive and run on almost any computer.
A commercial version of another package, InfraOffice.pro by Infra-Resource, is based on OpenOffice. It contains additional cryptographic tools, original design and a set of various improvements. Also InfraOffice.pro can be used as a portable assembly on a flash drive. The current cost is 646 rubles. The version is especially relevant for commercial use, as it completely removes the specific problems of the software licensing process.
5 Corel Office
The distribution is extremely lightweight, as it contains only a set of the most commonly used programs - a text editor, spreadsheets, and a presentation application.
The software package can even run on older Windows XP computers with a screen resolution of 800x600 or more. The single language version is only 125 MB after installation. Both early and latest Microsoft Office formats are supported. Integrated Support cloud solutions works through the Dropbox service.
Corel Office is optimal for netbooks and low performance configurations. The current price of one license is 45 euros.
The extended functionality distribution of Corel WordPerfect Office X6 is only available on English language. Additionally, it contains the Nuance PaperPort 12 SE Document Manager and PDF editing tools.
6 Ashampoo Office 2012
Like Corel Office, this distribution is limited to the three most relevant applications: TextMaker (an analogue of Word), PlanMaker (similar to Excel) and Presentations (replacement for PowerPoint).
Support for Microsoft Office formats includes latest versions. Save to PDF is also available. The cost of a license is 1200 rubles, and updates - 300 rubles.
This office suite can be installed on a flash drive and used in the portable version. During this installation, you will notice that the destination directory is named SoftMaker Office 2012. This is because the Ashampoo Office code is partly licensed from the German company SoftMaker Software, the authors of the next office suite in question.
7. SoftMaker Office 2012
Compact distribution of three basic applications, the main code of which was included in Ashampoo Office 2012. The professional version additionally includes mail client with task scheduler and contact library management features.
SoftMaker Office 2012 is available in fourteen languages, including Russian. It supports ODF and all Microsoft Office formats. There are versions for Windows (starting with XP), Linux and Android (starting with v.2.2). The basic version for Windows is $80 and the professional version is $100.
8.Kingsoft Office Suite Free 2012
This distribution was developed in China, but this fact is hardly a disadvantage. Most programs today are written by programmers from China or India.
Like many of the alternatives discussed above, Kingsoft Office includes three main programs: editors text documents and spreadsheets and an application with the speaking name Presentation.
Among distinctive features the latter - support for flash graphics (.swf) and the ability to output a presentation in different modes simultaneously on two monitors. Files are protected by RC4 encryption with a key length of 128 bits.
The distribution is extremely lightweight (68 MB) and undemanding to resources. Minimum system requirements record low: Pentium II and 128 MB of RAM.
While the program still has problems with Russification, but the purpose of most of the elements user interface understandable without translation.
The main difference between Kingsoft Office is the ability to legally use it for free for home users and educational institutions. A commercial license will cost a little more than two thousand rubles (the actual price is tied to the Hong Kong dollar).
Nominally, almost all alternative developments now support Office OpenXML, but this office suite works with such files only for opening, saving them after editing in any other format.
9.SuiteOffice
This unusual product is distinguished by an abundance of versions with interface optimization for different screen resolutions and system requirements. Personal Edition is a modern minimalist distro. It is great for very old computers (works even in Windows environment 95) and monitors with a resolution of 800x600 or more. There is a separate Excalibur Release, aimed primarily at owners of netbooks with a specific screen resolution of 1024x600. A FullHD version of OmegaOffice HD+ is also available.
All distributions are as lightweight as possible (from 20 to 40 MB) and at the same time contain from six to eighteen programs, including the Tetris game. All of them are installed without reboot, do not require Java and .NET. Personal and extended edition works in all Windows versions(from 95 to 8 inclusive). The release of "The Fifth Element" is intended for Windows users 95-XP. Excalibur, Premium and Omega are designed for Windows lineup NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8.
10. Google Docs
This is a set of three basic online services that replaces the installation of any office software package on local computer. To connect to them, you only need free client Google Drive - watch the presentation video.
Versions for Windows XP, Vista and 7 are already ready. Work is underway on a client for Windows 8. Currently, MacOS (v.10.6 and higher), iOS and Android are also supported. You will be able to work with documents from your smartphone without even copying them in advance. A complete local client for Linux users still not, but there are simple informal ways to use the service.
Documents, spreadsheets, presentations - everything can be viewed and edited directly in the browser window, and collaboration is allowed. The only thing required is an internet connection (not necessarily a fast one). Officially supported Chrome browsers, Firefox, Safari and Internet Explorer, but usually everything works in others.
Among the available formats are all common ones, including OpenDocument and Office OpenXML. The user's files are stored on the company's servers with the ability to export to any local media. Backups are created automatically and available for a month. Initially, 5 GB is free cloud storage. Additional volume can be purchased according to the rates of the selected tariff plan.
Office is a suite of applications required to perform various tasks. With it, you can work with texts and presentations, as well as perform various computational processes. Each user at least sometimes faced with the need to work with Word or Excel. In this article, we will tell you which Office is better for Windows 7. And to get access to the full functionality of the office suite, you need to be on time.
Windows system 7 was released back in 2009, but it is still very popular all over the world. It combines a simple and intuitive design, high speed work and innovative applications that are installed automatically. If you do not know which Office for Windows 7 will be the most convenient and functional, then decide on its main tasks. For example, if you spend little time working in Excel or Power Point, then any office from Microsoft will suit you.
How to choose the right Office?
Now available 4 excellent versions of Office: 2007, 2010, 2013 and 2016 release. What are their differences, and which Microsoft Office is better for Windows 7?
- To perform everyday activities, the office of the 2007 edition will be enough for you. It contains everything necessary programs, It has user-friendly interface and is good at simple tasks.
- Office 2010 is a huge improvement over the previous version. It has undergone architectural changes, received an updated HTML editor and made language settings more convenient. This office is suitable for both schoolchildren and students, as well as employees of large corporations.
- In Office 2013, the interface has changed a lot: small buttons have been removed, animation has been added when switching between menu items, and touch control has become available. Overall, Office 2013 is a combination of simplicity and quality, which is why it is still considered one of the best application packages for Windows 7.
- Latest Office 2016 will appeal to all lovers of technical innovations. It introduced an effective search function, added a built-in online directory, changed the contrast of themes for the desktop. The office is optimized for touch control, so it will be convenient for creating design developments.
If you have decided which Office to install on Windows 7, then do not forget to buy an activation code in time in order to take advantage of its full functionality. You can purchase fresh keys directly on our El:Store software website. Immediately after payment, we will send the code to your email.
Have you ever had to choose which Microsoft Office is better to install on your home or work computer terminal, because today there are a lot of available versions of it? Oh sure! However, not all users clearly understand which software product should be preferred not only based on its main features, but also taking into account some of the subtleties of working with it, not to mention the configuration of their own computer (laptop) in terms of installed hardware and operating system. Let's try to figure out which of all the packages available for installation is better and installing which of them will be the best solution in each case.
Which Microsoft Office is better: a general description of the packages
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Today, on the Internet, including official resource Microsoft, you can find several major modifications of this office suite. Basically, versions 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019 are offered for download and installation. True, you should immediately pay attention to the fact that support for the 2007 modification, as well as the obsolete set in the form of Office 2003, is almost completely discontinued. However, many people successfully install older versions as well, because they find them much more convenient to use. But is it really so?
To figure out which Microsoft Office is better, let's briefly go over the main characteristics of the latest packages and look at some of the nuances of their use and innovations that have been made by developers as more and more new modifications have been released:
- "Office 2007" is the most acceptable solution for performing everyday tasks, designed for ordinary users, since all applications have a fairly simple interface and do a good job of processing documents of any supported type, even on relatively outdated computers.
- "Office 2010" is an improved modification of the 2007 product, the main changes in which have affected the improvement of the HTML editor, as well as the optimization of the architecture (license 300 rubles).
- "Office 2013" - a completely modified version with a modified interface, in which small buttons disappeared, animation effects were added when switching between the main menu items, and the possibility of touch control appeared (license 800 rubles).
- "Office 2016" - a version that is maximally optimized for touch control, but more designed for design development using programming tools. Unlike previous modifications, this version has a more convenient search engine(license 1290 rubles).
- "Office 2019" is a completely new software product that is still in the testing stage, in general, it strongly resembles the modification of 2016, but it is still too early to talk about it, since few people have installed it on their computer (license 2000 rubles).
What should be considered when choosing an office suite?
These are the main versions of the office suite that are offered for installation by Microsoft itself. Which Microsoft Office is better, if we take into account only the versions presented? In principle, it is quite difficult to answer this question, since you also need to take into account which operating system you have installed and what hardware is used in the computer.
For example, it is believed that for Windows 7, the best choice would be to install "Office 2013". If you always follow technical innovations and want to use the latest versions of the package, immediately pay attention to the hardware, because the packages of the release of 2016 and above are very demanding on resources. Do not forget that the operating system can consume them simply incredibly much. Therefore, if your PC or laptop meets only the minimum requirements of Windows itself, do not chase innovations and install an easier office suite.
Which "Office" is preferable for Windows XP?
Despite the fact that the version of the XP operating system is already hopelessly a thing of the past, it is still used very widely. Which Microsoft Office is better for Windows of this modification? It is believed that even version 2007 can be installed in this OS, however, after eliminating some whims on the part of the system itself.
But the best solution is still to use Office 2003, which practically does not load system resources, and for many users who are not used to the interface of new packages, it seems much more convenient to use. In principle, if you are an adherent of this particular version, you can even install it in Windows 10. Anyway, all the latest modifications of the Office have full support for the standard formats of 2003, and save the created documents in the new default formats (DOCX, XLSX, etc.) is completely optional. If you need to open files of new formats, in addition to the main package, you can install a special converter that allows you to work with documents of new standard extensions.
Choosing a standard "Office" under Windows 7
About what Microsoft version Office is better for the "seven", partly has already been said. In principle, if you do not need advanced functionality, you can really stop at the 2013 modification. By and large, all subsequent versions of the office suite do not differ much from each other - neither in the interface, nor in the available means of working with documents. It makes absolutely no sense to install versions optimized for touch control, since the operating system itself does not support this input method.
Which Microsoft Office is best for Windows 10?
Despite the fact that Windows 7 and newer versions have approximately the same system requirements, office suites released simultaneously with new versions of the system itself turned out to be “sharpened” just for them.
As for the "eight" and "tens", you can install some kind of modification like 2016 and higher, although in practice there will be no tangible advantages compared to previous modifications of the main office suite, unless you perform specific tasks, this will not give .
Alternative in the form of MS Office Blue Edition
Which Microsoft Office is better, if we consider the standard versions of the package, we figured it out a little. Now let's try to understand alternative solutions. Apparently, it is not necessary to say that all the described packages are paid. It is recommended to purchase them officially. However, our users are in no hurry to lay out large enough amounts of money for such software products, and for activation they use semi-official utilities like KMSpico or KMSAuto Net. However, as it turns out, Microsoft has one official release, which is absolutely free and works just as well as the standard versions of the package.
This is a modification of the Blue Edition, which is based on the 2007 version. Many experts ordinary users they recommend installing it, considering the package to be both easy in terms of consuming computer resources and simple to manage.
Cloud Office 365
A relatively new development in the form of a cloud service Office 365 is not provided for use by ordinary users, especially since it costs quite well (you need to pay every year).
By and large, this development can be useful when processing documentation at large enterprises, when documents need to be provided general access several dozen employees in branched corporate networks(perhaps even located in different regions). But this service boasts an improved security system to a very high extent.
Epilogue
So which Microsoft Office is better? The answer to this question is quite complicated, since everything here depends on the preferences of the users themselves, and on the computer configuration, and on the goals or objectives set. But if we talk, so to speak, about “home” users, it seems that, regardless of the Windows modification used, it is easier and best to install versions 2003-2013, which are not as “gluttonous” as newer modifications, despite the fact that Some of them have already been discontinued.