Compare Microsoft 365 and ThinkFree 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
Microsoft 365
Star Rating
(5,801)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$6.00 1 User Per Month
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Star Rating
(13)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft 365 excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a high rating of 4.6. Users appreciate its ease of use and the variety of applications available, such as OneNote, Excel, and Word, which facilitate seamless task switching and information sharing.
- According to verified reviews, ThinkFree is recognized for being a more affordable alternative to Microsoft Office, particularly appealing to small businesses looking to save costs. Users highlight its user-friendly interface and additional features that mimic traditional office applications.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft 365's implementation process is notably quick and intuitive, with many users praising the onboarding experience that allows them to start using the software effectively right away.
- Users say that while ThinkFree offers a solid alternative, it faces challenges in terms of overall market presence and user feedback, with significantly fewer reviews compared to Microsoft 365, which may impact the reliability of its ratings.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Microsoft 365's integration with tools like OneDrive for real-time syncing and email labeling enhances productivity, making it a preferred choice for users who need robust collaboration features.
- According to recent feedback, while ThinkFree is appreciated for its attractive GUI and compatibility with both Windows and Android, it still trails behind Microsoft 365 in terms of overall user satisfaction and feature richness, as reflected in its lower ratings.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
$6.00
1 User Per Month
Business Basic combines web and mobile versions of the Office apps, business email with Exchange, user management, 1 TB of OneDrive storage, and Teams for up to 300 users.
- Identity, access, and user management for up to 300 employees
- Custom business email (you@yourbusiness.com
- Web and mobile versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
ThinkFree
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft 365
Free Trial is available
ThinkFree
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,786
8.7
10
Ease of Use
9.0
4,843
7.5
10
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,394
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
1,038
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
4,046
8.3
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
1,012
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
4,714
4.2
10
Features by Category
File Management
9.2
181
Not enough data
9.2
176
Not enough data
9.3
174
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
8.8
170
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cloud Content Collaboration
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
173
Not enough data
9.5
177
Not enough data
9.1
177
Not enough data
8.8
171
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
170
Not enough data
9.1
168
Not enough data
9.0
165
Not enough data
8.9
163
Not enough data
8.8
158
Not enough data
9.4
170
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
179
Not enough data
8.8
174
Not enough data
8.9
173
Not enough data
8.7
174
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Productivity Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.4
175
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
8.8
170
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.1
173
Not enough data
9.2
174
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
9.0
172
Not enough data
9.2
176
Not enough data
8.9
169
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.6
124
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.5
124
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.4
78
Not enough data
Presenter Tools
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
Conferencing Options
9.0
129
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
9.0
134
Not enough data
Application Tools
8.8
122
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
8.8
124
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Screen Sharing
8.2
38
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
166
Not enough data
8.8
164
Not enough data
9.1
167
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.8
166
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.5
154
Not enough data
9.1
166
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
160
Not enough data
8.9
160
Not enough data
9.1
171
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
108
Not enough data
7.9
104
Not enough data
7.3
103
Not enough data
8.0
105
Not enough data
7.2
102
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
7.5
101
Not enough data
Inbox Tools
8.9
208
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
9.0
208
Not enough data
Coordination Tools
9.2
218
Not enough data
8.9
207
Not enough data
8.7
204
Not enough data
Software Options
9.3
215
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
Email Client - Agentic AI
8.2
72
Not enough data
8.0
73
Not enough data
Calculating
9.2
184
Not enough data
9.1
182
Not enough data
Insights
8.7
182
Not enough data
9.1
180
Not enough data
Editing
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.8
183
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
Functionality
8.5
177
Not enough data
8.9
182
Not enough data
9.0
176
Not enough data
9.1
180
Not enough data
Applications
9.3
1342
Not enough data
9.0
1249
Not enough data
8.8
1200
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.0
1232
Not enough data
8.8
1093
Not enough data
8.7
1176
Not enough data
Management
8.8
1196
Not enough data
9.2
1230
Not enough data
9.2
1262
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Office Suites
8.1
126
Not enough data
8.0
134
Not enough data
Data Sources
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Delivery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
9.0
186
Not enough data
9.1
185
Not enough data
8.6
180
Not enough data
9.1
183
Not enough data
9.1
181
Not enough data
Meeting Coordination
9.2
189
Not enough data
9.0
182
Not enough data
9.0
182
Not enough data
9.0
177
Not enough data
Software Type
9.0
187
Not enough data
9.1
183
Not enough data
9.2
185
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Video Conferencing
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
8.1
68
Not enough data
Survey Management
8.8
47
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
Survey Customization
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.8
44
Not enough data
Survey Insights
8.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
9.0
44
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Survey
9.2
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Calendar View
9.0
200
Not enough data
8.9
203
Not enough data
Shared Calendar
9.0
203
Not enough data
8.9
200
Not enough data
Accessibility
8.8
191
Not enough data
8.6
192
Not enough data
Integration
8.8
193
Not enough data
8.7
196
Not enough data
8.8
194
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
196
Not enough data
8.6
193
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
134
Not enough data
8.0
131
Not enough data
7.8
130
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Calendar
7.7
71
Not enough data
Notifications
9.0
110
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
Settings
9.1
112
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
9.0
108
Not enough data
Personalization
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
Integrations
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
8.1
77
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
78
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Appointment Scheduling
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
43
Not enough data
Design
8.8
225
Not enough data
8.8
228
Not enough data
8.7
227
Not enough data
Collaboration
9.2
230
Not enough data
9.2
231
Not enough data
File Types
9.4
235
Not enough data
9.1
232
Not enough data
8.5
224
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.9
232
Not enough data
8.8
226
Not enough data
9.2
233
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
8.8
227
Not enough data
8.5
226
Not enough data
8.8
229
Not enough data
Operating System
9.4
232
Not enough data
8.5
224
Not enough data
7.8
216
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
168
Not enough data
8.1
167
Not enough data
7.7
164
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
7.8
162
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.3
86
Not enough data
Sorting & Filtering
8.9
210
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.5
200
Not enough data
8.9
205
Not enough data
Integrations
9.3
211
Not enough data
8.4
199
Not enough data
8.1
195
Not enough data
Time Management
8.8
199
Not enough data
9.0
206
Not enough data
8.7
201
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
149
Not enough data
8.2
149
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Email Management
8.5
81
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft 365 and ThinkFree are categorized as Spreadsheets, Presentation, Document Creation, and Office Suites
Unique Categories
Microsoft 365 is categorized as Email Management, Business Instant Messaging, Email Client, Screen Sharing, Online Appointment Scheduling, Cloud Content Collaboration, Calendar, Survey, and Video Conferencing
ThinkFree is categorized as Document Generation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft 365
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ThinkFree
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
10.7%
Education Management
5.8%
Computer Software
5.2%
Higher Education
4.9%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
69.4%
Design
15.4%
Writing and Editing
7.7%
Religious Institutions
7.7%
Publishing
7.7%
Law Practice
7.7%
Other
53.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
how to transfer microsoft office to another computer
4 Comments
EJ
To complete this tasks, you have to have a product key and use that key to set up Microsoft on the second computer.Read more
what is the best way to make sure you never lose any work if your computer crashes
3 Comments
RK
Connect OneDrive to your Office files so you can backup, access, share, and collaborate on all your files from anywhereRead more
What are the uses of Microsoft software?
2 Comments
DG
Software can be used as Office Applications as well as using the M365 services like Power Apps etcRead more
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