How Much Does Microsoft 365 Cost in the UK?
Microsoft 365 starts at £5.99 per month for the Personal plan, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, 1TB OneDrive storage, and advanced security features. The Family plan at £7.99/month covers up to 6 people. According to Microsoft's 2025 earnings, Microsoft 365 has over 80 million consumer subscribers globally with the UK being its third-largest market.
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Users | OneDrive Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | £5.99 | £59.99 | 1 | 1TB |
| Family | £7.99 | £79.99 | Up to 6 | 1TB per person (6TB total) |
| Business Basic | £4.60 | £55.20 | Per user | 1TB per user |
The annual plans save roughly 17% compared to monthly billing. All consumer plans include the full desktop Office suite, 1TB cloud storage, and 60 Skype minutes per month.
Compare all options on our UK Productivity subscriptions page.
Does Microsoft 365 Auto-Renew?
Yes, Microsoft 365 auto-renews monthly or annually. Microsoft sends a reminder email 7 days before annual renewals. Monthly plans renew without prior notice. Your payment method on your Microsoft account is charged automatically.
Check your subscription at account.microsoft.com/services. According to Ofcom, 89% of UK office workers use Microsoft Office regularly — many without realising their subscription auto-renews.
How to Cancel Microsoft 365 in the UK
Cancelling Microsoft 365 takes under 2 minutes. You keep access until the end of your billing period. Your files remain in OneDrive but storage reverts to the free 5GB limit.
Step-by-step cancellation
- Go to Microsoft account services
- Find Microsoft 365 and click Manage
- Select Cancel or Turn off recurring billing
- Follow the prompts and confirm
Your Office apps revert to read-only mode after cancellation. Files saved to OneDrive remain accessible but you cannot save new files if you exceed the free 5GB limit.
See also our guides to Notion UK subscription and Canva Pro UK subscription.
Is Microsoft 365 Worth It in 2026?
Microsoft 365 remains the standard for document creation and office productivity. The 1TB OneDrive storage alone is worth the price compared to standalone cloud storage plans. For anyone who needs Word, Excel, or PowerPoint regularly, it is effectively essential.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Full Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | Monthly cost adds up — £72/year for Personal |
| 1TB OneDrive cloud storage included | Free alternatives exist (Google Docs, LibreOffice) |
| Family plan covers 6 people at £7.99/month | Some features require internet connection |
| Works across PC, Mac, tablet, and phone | Interface complexity can overwhelm casual users |
| Advanced security and Copilot AI features | Business plans are priced per user |
Free alternatives like Google Workspace cover basic document needs. Notion at £8/month focuses on notes and project management. Microsoft 365 is the best choice if you need full compatibility with the Office file formats used by most UK businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Microsoft 365 cost per month in the UK?
Microsoft 365 Personal costs £5.99/month or £59.99/year. Family costs £7.99/month or £79.99/year for up to 6 people. Annual plans save roughly 17% compared to monthly billing.
Is Microsoft 365 the same as Microsoft Office?
Microsoft 365 replaced the one-time purchase Office suite. Instead of buying Office outright, you subscribe and always get the latest version. Microsoft still sells Office 2024 as a one-time purchase (£149.99) but it does not include cloud storage or updates.
Can I use Microsoft 365 offline?
Yes. The desktop apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) work fully offline. Changes sync to OneDrive when you reconnect. The web versions at office.com require internet access.
How do I cancel Microsoft 365?
Go to account.microsoft.com/services, find Microsoft 365, click Manage, then Cancel. Your apps revert to read-only mode. Files remain in OneDrive. Use Prunely to set a reminder before renewal.
Is the Microsoft 365 Family plan worth it?
Yes, if you have 2+ people. At £7.99/month for up to 6 users with 1TB each (6TB total), it works out to £1.33/person/month — far cheaper than individual plans. Each person gets their own separate account and storage.