The "hot" button issue in 2025-2026 is cost. Microsoft 365 requires a monthly or annual fee forever. Conversely, (specifically the Home & Business or Professional Plus editions) is a one-time purchase. For users who don't need AI co-pilots or real-time cloud collaboration, owning the software outright feels financially savvy.
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Once you bought it, you were stuck with the features available in 2016; it never received the AI (Copilot) or automation upgrades of 365. The "hot" button issue in 2025-2026 is cost