Why Buy a Genuine Microsoft Office Licence?

Legality, usability and security

A genuine Microsoft Office licence offers key advantages in legality, usability, security and data protection, among many others we outline below.

Microsoft Office is arguably the best-known and most comprehensive office suite available. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and their companion applications have become industry standards, used in virtually every workplace and educational setting worldwide.

How to use Microsoft Office legally

There are currently two legitimate ways to use this application suite:

Office 365 (Microsoft 365)

The first is to subscribe to Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), a paid online service that provides regular updates, exclusive upgrades and the ability to work across computers, tablets and phones. You pay monthly or annually, much like a streaming service.

Perpetual Microsoft Office licence

The second option is to purchase a perpetual licence, such as Office 2019 Professional Plus. This is ideal if you know you will be using the software for a long period, as you pay once and never worry about recurring fees. You can read more in our Office 2019 vs Office 365 comparison.

However, not everyone is willing to pay. Some individuals and companies prefer to use pirated software without fully understanding the risks involved.

10 reasons to buy a genuine licence

At Licendi, here are the 10 most important reasons to choose an original product:

Documentation

Genuine software comes with official documentation, installation instructions and online resources that serve as helpful tutorials.

Data loss prevention

Unlike genuine software, pirated versions can corrupt files, crash unexpectedly or simply stop opening one day. Would you risk losing important data?

Safe installation

Installing pirated software may introduce malware, bugs or viruses that compromise your home or business computer.

Protection from hackers

An illegitimate licence lacks proper security measures during operation. Hackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to access your system and harm you or your business.

Security updates

Without a genuine licence, you will not receive security updates or critical patches. This could leave your system exposed to future threats.

Legal consequences

Using an unauthorised copy of Microsoft Office is illegal. If the developer audits your company, you could face fines or even a ban on using Microsoft products.

Technical support

Genuine software includes access to an online support team ready to help resolve any issues or errors.

Regular updates

An authorised copy notifies you of all available updates, ensuring 100% performance and optimised applications.

Long-term savings

The consequences of using pirated software, such as downtime and data recovery costs, can far exceed the investment in a genuine licence. Learn more about why you should avoid pirated software.

Proper invoicing

When you purchase genuine products, you receive an invoice that allows you to deduct the expense as a business cost.

Have we convinced you? If you want to avoid the problems described above, we recommend buying Microsoft Office from an authorised supplier. At Licendi, we are one of them, and in the long run you will find the investment more than worthwhile.

If you are looking for the best price on Office 2019 Professional Plus, visit our Microsoft Office licences section. When you choose Licendi, you are buying a perpetual licence that is yours to keep.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or give us a call.

Best regards,
The Licendi Team