Microsoft’s all-in-one suite for productivity got a big drop in price after it went on sale last week, with a one-year 365 subscription available for $69.99 — that’s about 30% off the usual list price of $99.99.
For anyone who happens to be working, going to school, and tooling around with personal projects across multiple devices, this represents a solid opportunity to nail down a full year of premium apps and cloud storage at a steep discount.
The offer applies to a single account that can be logged into on up to five devices at once on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. In addition to full versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (among others), the subscription includes 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage and a few extras that this comparison prefers: Microsoft Teams (which Vox Media uses for group chat), Defender, Editor, Clipchamp, and Microsoft’s Copilot services.
What you get with a Microsoft 365 subscription
On the productivity front, you have Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as the headliners, but it’s really building the ecosystem around those tools that increasingly becomes the defining value. Outlook’s focused inbox and calendar integrations continue to be standbys for email-dependent workflows. OneNote excels for research, class notes, and meeting minutes, and Editor offers advanced grammar and style recommendations beyond basic spell check.
Access and Publisher give Windows PC owners tools to meet niche needs — database-building, relatively lightweight publishing — that are still relevant for small businesses and clubs. Teams brings chat and video calling similar to Slack, without requiring a separate service, while Microsoft Defender introduces cross-platform security oversight. Clipchamp is for everyday video editing: for social posting, a lecture slide narration, or quick explainers with not too much of a learning curve.
Add Copilot to give you AI-powered writing, summarizing, and brainstorming across apps that might help with your document drafting or when you need a head start on a presentation. Availability and capabilities may vary by region and plan, but that elemental level of AI is even more useful for everyday needs.
Why the $69.99 price stands out for Microsoft 365
At $69.99 a year, it’s about $5.83 a month and you’re effectively paying less than many standalone storage plans while getting an entire productivity stack on top of that. For comparison, 2TB storage tiers from big cloud providers frequently cost $99.99 or more a year, and premium email or office tools tend to cost extra even on top of that. That includes 1TB of OneDrive and apps the majority of people use once a week.
Further, the markdown jibes with larger consumer momentum. Microsoft said in its most recent earnings release that more than 80 million consumers now subscribe to Microsoft 365, which has double-digit year-over-year growth. That scale has meant a quicker cadence of features — especially when it comes to AI and collaboration — which in turn makes the bundle more intriguing than it was a couple of years ago.
How It Compares to Other Productivity Alternatives
And Google’s productivity stack is strong and universal, though Google Workspace Individual generally clocks in at about $120 a year. Apple’s iWork apps are free and competent, but they don’t support Office formats as deeply and they don’t come with 1TB of cloud storage. Perpetual Office licenses (including, say, standalone copies of Word or Excel) steer clear of recurring fees but don’t offer continuously updated features, cloud-based syncing, and broad mobile access along with integrated AI tools.
If you’re already invested in OneDrive for backup and cross-device file access, the math here is simple: it’s tough to beat storage plus that premium app suite at $69.99 compared to many à la carte options.
And for students or freelancers, five simultaneous device sign-ins means you’ll be able to use a laptop, a desktop, your phone, and a tablet — plus an extra — with no fuss.
Who Should Grab This Deal on Microsoft 365
Teams meetings, shared OneDrive folders, and consistent document formatting benefit remote workers and hybrid teams working from anywhere on any device. Increase your team’s productivity
Students receive note-taking, research, and writing all in one place. Solo entrepreneurs and creators can write proposals in Word, crunch numbers in Excel, and edit brief videos (more on this later!) with Clipchamp — then back that work up to the cloud.
Key details to look for in the Microsoft 365 fine print
As with all subscription deals, make sure to check the legitimacy of the seller and any regional restrictions before you buy. Renewal will be at the regular MSRP, unless you choose to turn off auto-renew. PC-only applications (Publisher and Access) will not operate on macOS, and certain Copilot features may not be included with add-ons or might differ by region. The five-device cap is concurrent sign-ins for a single account, not multiple user profiles.
Bottom line: If you’ve been looking to upgrade, or need a few devices’ worth of Office apps and cloud storage, the $69.99 Microsoft 365 offer is a timely value that’s pretty tough to beat across the board.
