A Deep Dive into Features, Risks, and Alternatives

| Option | Cost | Pros | Cons | |--------|------|------|------| | | ~$139 | Full support, security updates, peace of mind | Upfront cost | | Buy Office 2016 Home & Student | ~$149 | One-time purchase, no subscription | No future feature updates | | Microsoft 365 Family | $99/year | 6 users, 1TB cloud storage, always latest Office | Recurring cost | | Free alternatives | $0 | LibreOffice, OnlyOffice, Google Docs | Compatibility quirks | | Windows 10 (unactivated) | $0 | Unlimited use, only a watermark & personalization limits | No customization, but fully functional |