It might not be the most exciting of purchases to make but, you need the right tools for the job – especially when it comes to productivity software.

That’s why we’re pleased that you can buy Microsoft 365 Personal at Amazon for £35.99 (was £59) or the upgraded Microsoft 365 Family at Amazon for £42.99 (was £87.99) in the back-to-school sales. Both are quite significantly discounted at the moment. The Personal package steadily hangs around the £42 mark while the Family plan is usually around £48. 

In either case, you score a year’s worth of all the key productivity software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The Personal plan allows one person to use it across five devices, while the Family plan provides access for up to six people across five devices for each of them.

Today’s best Microsoft 365 deals

In our Microsoft 365 review, we explained how it remains an “excellent choice for productivity and communication software” even in a field where Google’s suite of software is available for free. Widely recognised products like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint continue to be the most convenient option for many people. 

Even the best alternatives to Microsoft 365 don’t always suit your needs. I still tend to use Word from time to time thanks to it being easily accessible across all the platforms I use and being the software I’m most used to figuring out, even after years of Google Docs and Pages.

For students, Microsoft 365 will often make any compatibility issues a thing of the past in a more convenient way than using something free.

This is just one of the Microsoft Office deals happening at the moment. In all cases, if you’re shopping before heading back to school, now is a good time to see what laptop deals are happening too.