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GoDaddy Office 365 Review: What Is It and How to Set It Up?
The Microsoft 365 package from GoDaddy seems to offer more
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Key notes
Since Microsoft and GoDaddy’s partnership in 2014, the latter started sellingOffice 365through its platform. You can purchase such a subscription (multi-year) straight from GoDaddy at a lower price.
At first sight, it might appear like you’ve struck gold, but the reality is somewhat different. Let’s rewind for a bit.
Office 365, now calledMicrosoft 365, is a cloud-based service brought to you by Microsoft. This service lets you access Office apps such as Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Access.
GoDaddy Microsoft 365 does not exist
So that you know, GoDaddy never dropped the Office 365 name. So, to avoid any confusion in this article, we’ll refer to Office 365 as GoDaddy’s version and Microsoft 365 will be Microsoft’s version.
There are also some other subtle differences. For instance, Microsoft 365 includesWindows 10and the Enterprise Mobility Suite, whereas Office 365 only bundles Office-specific tools.
GoDaddy Office 365 vs Microsoft Office 365
We’ve already established that there are many differences between the two products we’re discussing. The name is the most obvious one, and Microsoft 365 also bundles additional software and options.
What does GoDaddy Office 365 include:
What does Microsoft 365 include:
How to set up Office 365 on GoDaddy
GoDaddy Office 365 pros and cons
If you choose to go with GoDaddy Office 365, you’ll benefit from features such as:
However, reportedly things aren’t so great in reality, as many users reported experiencing various integration-related issues. Namely:
Thus, if you’ve already purchased an Office 365 subscription from GoDaddy, the only logical action would be to migrate to Microsoft 365. However, this is a tedious process, and you will require aid from GoDaddy’s customer support.
GoDaddy Office 365 seems to be more for less
The bottom line is, even though GoDaddy Office 365 might be cheaper, it’s mainly because it’s a lighter version of the original product. It offers lesser functions and custom administration options and is reportedly still more complicated.
If you purchase a multi-year Office 365 subscription from GoDaddy, you might figure it’s cheaper than buying a Microsoft 365 subscription directly from Microsoft. However, in the long run, you might realize that GoDaddy charges you more for less.
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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