{"id":54346,"date":"2024-07-05T13:23:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T11:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/?p=54346"},"modified":"2025-06-12T07:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T05:56:53","slug":"comparing-office-2021-pro-vs-pro-plus-which-one-is-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/pt\/blog\/comparing-office-2021-pro-vs-pro-plus-which-one-is-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Office 2021 Professional vs Professional Plus: Principais diferen\u00e7as explicadas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4f8758cc-e6e8-4286-a30f-064d43fc4dfa\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"505\">When comparing Office 2021 Standard vs Professional, the key difference lies in the features and intended user base. Office 2021 Standard is designed for volume licensing customers and includes essential productivity tools, while Office 2021 Professional caters to individual users and small businesses with additional functionality like Outlook.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"683\">Both versions are part of the Microsoft Office 2021 suite but serve different needs. Below is a detailed breakdown to help you decide which edition suits your requirements.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"688\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"737\">\ud83d\udcdd What Is Included in Office 2021 Standard?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"913\"><strong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"851\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-standard-2\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"849\">Microsoft Office 2021 Standard<\/a><\/strong> is available primarily through volume licensing and includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"998\">\n<li data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"925\">\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"925\"><strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"925\">Word<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"937\">\n<p data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"937\"><strong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"937\">Excel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"954\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"954\"><strong data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"954\">PowerPoint<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"968\">\n<p data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"968\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"968\">Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"984\">\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"984\"><strong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"984\">Publisher<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"998\">\n<p data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"998\"><strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"998\">OneNote<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1014\">Ideal For:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1105\">\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1105\">Government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses using <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1105\">Volume Licensing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1175\">\n<p data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1175\">Users who do not need database tools or advanced communication apps<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1233\">\ud83d\ude80 What Is Included in Office 2021 Professional?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1401\"><strong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1363\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-professional-plus\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1361\">Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus<\/a><\/strong> includes all Standard features, plus:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<li data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1441\">\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1441\"><strong data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1415\">Access<\/strong> (for database management)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1497\">\n<p data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1497\"><strong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1466\">Skype for Business<\/strong> (for enterprise communication)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1513\">Ideal For:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<li data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1548\">\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1548\">Small to medium-sized businesses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1608\">Professionals who need additional tools beyond the basics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1651\">\ud83d\udd10 Security &amp; Compliance Features<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1761\">While both versions support Microsoft\u2019s core security protocols, <strong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1751\">Office 2021 Professional Plus<\/strong> includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<li data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1794\">\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1794\"><strong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1794\">Advanced compliance tools<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1827\">\n<p data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1827\"><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1827\">Enhanced threat protection<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1891\">\n<p data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1891\"><strong data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1891\">Better integration with Microsoft Exchange and SharePoint<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1999\">These features make the <strong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1938\">Professional Plus<\/strong> version more suitable for <strong data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1998\">enterprise-grade environments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2004\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2056\">\ud83d\udcb2 Pricing Comparison: Standard vs Professional<\/h2>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_16hzy_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_16hzy_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<thead data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<tr data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<th data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2078\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Edition<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2102\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Availability<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2132\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Target User<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2174\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Notable Features<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2208\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Typical Use Case<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<tr data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2516\">\n<td data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2385\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Office 2021 Standard<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2409\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Volume Licensing only<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2439\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Large orgs, education, gov.<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2482\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Core apps (no Access or Skype)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2516\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Bulk deployments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<td data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2549\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Office 2021 Professional Plus<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2575\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Retail &amp; digital<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2607\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Small businesses, individuals<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2650\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Includes Access, Skype for Business<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2683\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Advanced productivity needs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2702\">Key Takeaway:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"3087\">\n<li data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2881\">\n<p data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2881\"><strong data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2814\">Choose <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-standard-2\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2812\">Office 2021 Standard<\/a><\/strong> if you&#8217;re acquiring Office through volume licensing for basic use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"3087\">\n<p data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3087\"><strong data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3009\">Choose <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-professional-plus\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"3007\">Office 2021 Professional Plus<\/a><\/strong> if you need Access, Skype for Business, or plan to use it on a standalone PC.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3371\">Final Recommendation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3434\">If you&#8217;re comparing <strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3433\">Office 2021 Standard vs Professional<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3819\">\n<li data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3607\">\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3607\"><strong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3536\">Go with <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-standard-2\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3534\">Standard<\/a><\/strong> for institutional use with basic apps and volume license requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3819\">\n<p data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3819\"><strong data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3724\">Opt for <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-professional-plus\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3722\">Professional Plus<\/a><\/strong> if you\u2019re an individual or business needing advanced tools like Access and Skype for Business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3932\">Choose the edition that aligns with your operational needs, licensing method, and long-term productivity goals.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3932\">FAQS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"497\">1. <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"497\">What is the difference between Office 2021 Professional and Professional Plus?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"814\">The main difference is that <strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"559\">Office 2021 Professional Plus<\/strong> includes two additional apps: <strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"600\">Access<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"627\">Skype for Business<\/strong>, along with advanced security and compliance features. <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"711\">Office 2021 Professional<\/strong> is ideal for small businesses, while <strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"770\">Professional Plus<\/strong> is best suited for enterprise environments.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"869\">2. <strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"869\">Does Office 2021 Standard include Outlook?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1063\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"909\">Microsoft Office 2021 Standard<\/strong> includes <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"930\">Outlook<\/strong>, along with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and OneNote. It is primarily offered through <strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1044\">volume licensing<\/strong> for organizations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1132\">3. <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1132\">Can I upgrade from Office 2021 Standard to Professional?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1429\">There is <strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1168\">no direct upgrade path<\/strong> between the two editions. You would need to purchase a separate license for <strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1363\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/softwarelizenzexpress.de\/product\/microsoft-office-2021-professional-plus\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1361\">Office 2021 Professional Plus<\/a><\/strong> if you require the extra apps like Access and Skype for Business.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1487\">4. <strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1487\">Is Microsoft Office 2021 a one-time purchase?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1694\">Yes, <strong data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1518\">Microsoft Office 2021<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1545\">one-time purchase<\/strong> for a single PC. 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