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They also have fewer features than the full Microsoft 365 versions. You might be saying, "Wait a minute, if I can get all of those apps for free, why pay for Microsoft 365 in the first place?" The functionality of the free apps is limited, so they only run in your web browser and you can only use them while you're actively connected to the internet. Screenshot by Alison DeNisco Rayome/CNET So what's the catch for the free version? Use the browser-based version of the Microsoft Word app for free.