Microsoft 365

Pros

It has multiple apps like word excel power point and specially one drive which help us to share files

Cons

There is nothing i can say, i like every feature that i have used till now and very useful

Pros

The seamless integration across all business platforms: email - calendar - document editing/handling - cloud storage.

Cons

The not-so-seamless integration on Apple devices.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft 365

Pros

This package includes the programs we have all grown up using (well, at least those of my generation!) like Work, Excel and PowerPoint.

Cons

I find Microsoft 365 clunky to use and expensive for what you get - there are so many great alternatives these days, such as Google, with software that does everything you need at a fraction of the price, and without the need to have programs downloaded on your computer (cloud-based).

Pros

The Microsoft Ecosystem has been in my life since Windows XP. I love that the main office suite of apps have remained consistent throughout all of these years, with incremental and easy to adapt changes made with each iteration.

Cons

The easiest way for me to collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and in Outlook has been to use the browser interface, which has been surprisingly great, despite its limited features. There are discrepancies between the features available in the browser version versus the Outlook app; for instance, there is no “duplicate” feature for calendar events in the app, but the option is available in the browser. I know there are some features in the Word and Excel app for Windows that are not available for macOS as well (including in the browser version of Microsoft 365).

I know there are some features in the Word and Excel app for WIndows that are not available for macOS as well (this includes the browser version of Microsoft 365). It would be really nice to be able to use Python in Excel on MacOS.

Integrating Microsoft 365 with plug-ins and extensions can be cumbersome. For example, while apps like Carepatron allow for some integration (only the Calendar is available in the app, whereas Google Calendar, Gmail, and Zoom — not Teams — can be connected), other tools like Notion (where the Notion Calendar syncs with Google Calendar but not with Outlook) highlight the limitations of Microsoft 365’s compatibility and ease of use.

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Pros

Availability- wherever I am, I can do an install for a user without having to search for versions of installers

Cons

Service outages for online components like Exchange Online or OneDrive

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Pros

From workflow integration to business and productivity suites, using Microsoft is absolutely seamless. Real-time selves of many services and the common access to cloud-based mail templates facilitate the work of the team on the email designs. The use of design advice by artificial intelligence, as well as the brand kit feature, helps make all communications uniform and employs less time in designing.

Cons

The email template designer can make use of better, more modern, and even fully responsive designs. The most problematic issue with using email templates is the absence of A/B testing options that are embedded directly into email clients.

Pros

Microsoft quality. Lots of tools could be accessed with one account and so management is simplified (but a litlle hurt)

Cons

Maybe too many tools and so it's not easy to fully manage all of them

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft 365

Pros

It is easy to utilize the Microsoft cloud based system to access our data, emails and cloud from multiple platforms.

Cons

There is some difference of the functions from each version. It takes a while to learn them. The cost is getting more expensive.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft 365

Pros

I really like Teams functionality and Excel. I appreciate being able to use Sharepoint and all of the apps seamlessly across the cloud .

Cons

It is expensive and Word is not my favorite

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft 365

Pros

Ease of use and intergration of all programs along eith always having the most up to date version

Cons

Can be a little expensive especially compaired to some free software

Pros

Great email service, suite of productivity apps like Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Cons

The licensing is monthly or yearly , no option to buy lifetime subscription with serial keys like the previous versions.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft 365

Pros

Functionality, accessibility and administrative access to amazing.
Microsoft have come leaps and bounds over the past decade.

Cons

Some additional security functionality would be good in the future to replace other the need for 3rd party threat detection or RMM functions.

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Reasons for Switching to Microsoft 365

Pros

Good comes with all package and all in one for office works

Cons

Pricing of the product is little higher compared to other products and also Excel becomes laggy when there is huge data

Pros

Access files from anywhere, facilitating collaboration and remote work.
Offers a wide range of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Robust security measures with Microsoft Authenticator etc.

Cons

Ongoing subscription fees can add up over time

Pros

I use Microsoft 365 at work and for personal use. I'm always using Excel, Word, Teams or OneNote and I'll be a champion of Microsoft 365 anytime because I'm not paying for this privilege. My employer is. Although I do prefer Google apps as you'll never lose your work. It's all being saved to Google Drive. We don't have OneDrive at work or SharePoint which may make saving your work easier.

Cons

I find the cost of Microsoft 365 Personal to not be value for money. I've cancelled my subscription and instead use Google Docs, Sheets, Slides and Drive for my personal word processing and budgeting needs. With Drive, I have an amount of free space with my account, which I have not exceeded. I have 365 on my work laptop so if I need Word I'll use it on that device. Depending on your requirements, 365 might be worth purchasing but for me it hasn't been. 365 was also very confused when I'm signing in with one account (work vs school account), which led to Forms not working, but this issue seems to be working.

Pros

The ability to sync and access files across devices.
Obviously the individual programs are fantastic. I use Excel and Word almost daily and can't imagine using a different option.

Cons

To be honest I haven't actually found anything that I actively didn't like yet.

Pros

365 provides a prebuilt landing page for all Microsoft users. While we primarily use SharePoint pages that have been customized per department, 365 provides each individual users with an easy to navigate home page.

Cons

While it provides great content, it is not very customizable. We make use of SharePoint to provide our staff with better suited working environments.

Pros

I like that Microsoft 365 deploys a cloud-based interface that allows you to work from remote locations and have access to everything you need. Productivity and collaboration with docs, spreadsheets, vision, and projects have made my work life much easier to navigate.

Cons

To best use Microsoft 365 you must be all-in on the Microsoft bandwagon. While you can export and import various files, this user interface is best utilized in its ecosystem.

Pros

I like that Microsoft 365 allows me the freedom to work from various devices. I believe this is the most powerful suite. I like the Outlook email as it simplifies access to multiple email addresses. Word and PowerPoint are my favorite. I use them easily and I was never trained for use either of them. I do believe the cost of Microsoft Office is reasonable for everything in the suite. I also like that there are intense security features. I love the cloud based storage and overall flexibility of Microsoft 365.

Cons

If Microsoft 365 and Google tools streamlined their processes to allow for smooth integration it would be even more valuable to me. I will be finishing my Doctorate next year. As such I have played with Teams because I will have team assignments. I do not find it to be user friendly. Although I like the flexibility of Outlook, it does not have the best notification process. The inability to install each application on it own is a bit inconvenient.

Pros

Having the ability to use multiple softwares from the purchase of just one product. I have multiple businesses, including helping my husband with real estate, so having Word, PowerPoint and Exel and other Microsoft 365 softwares at my disposal has been a great convenience.

Cons

It is a subscription so I must pay yearly for it.

Pros

I love how MS 365 has everything you need in a workspace all-in-one software. I have been using MS 365 for almost a decade and it is the only software I use for personal and professional settings.

Cons

Over time, I have learned that files can get lost in so many path folders. Another issue I have encountered is that I have to copy and paste to share a document, and I cannot just type in.

Pros

Despite being one of the more expensive options on the market, I'd say it's definitely the best. While there are other free/less expensive options, Microsoft 365 has more options, features, customizations, etc. that make it worth the additional cost (that is, if you need the extra features). The ability for everything to be synchronized from device to device and be online as well as on the desktop version is very helpful for business and personal use.

Cons

The desktop version is much better than the online version. The desktop version of Excel has had a known glitch that made it unusable for almost a year for some users, and they did not resolve the issue and instead pushed for the online version or a newer desktop version (that you have to pay for of course). The customer service is abysmal because they offer one of the best product options and don't really have to be good. And, the pricing to use for business purposes is costly considering you used to be able to buy a code for Microsoft Office Desktop and be able to use it for years (which you can no longer do).

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Pros

Integrates with many different platforms. Easy to use and enables me to do my job and analyse data quickly and effectively.

Cons

Sometimes there are issues especially when updates are rolled out or if you have to update your password

Pros

Word and Excel are the two key tools we use, but the collaboration, file storage, backup, remote doc access, etc. features are invaluable. Also knowing that you're on the latest version all the time with the monthly subscription

Cons

I stopped using email (exchange) years ago, preferring more cloud based solutions, and haven't considered switching back. Teams is OK, sometimes have to use it with certain clients, but prefer the simplicity and usability of other web conferencing tools.

Pros

I really like that I can access all of the same products in one place with out having to download multiple apps.

Cons

I don't like how you have to have an email with Microsoft to use the platform. I prefer gmail, but I like using Microsoft products.