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Software for every kind of work.
15 products15 curated products
Windows
Windows licences for home, professional and enterprise PCs, including full, OEM and upgrade options.Browse category2 products2 curated products
Windows Upgrades
Edition upgrades for compatible, activated Windows computers.Browse category
21 products21 curated products
Microsoft Office
One-time Office suites for Windows and Mac, plus LTSC options for managed environments.Browse category3 products3 curated products
Office Apps
Standalone Microsoft productivity applications, including Publisher.Browse category
10 products10 curated products
Microsoft Project
Desktop project-planning tools for schedules, resources, budgets and delivery oversight.Browse category10 products10 curated products
Microsoft Visio
Diagramming software for processes, networks, floor plans and professional visual communication.Browse categoryMost requested
Popular software licences.
Shortlist a product here, then choose the exact option and view live CAD pricing on the original store.
Popular
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows
A broad Office 2024 desktop suite for professional workflows.
2022
Microsoft · Visual Studio
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Professional – Perpetual License
Equip professional developers with the selected Visual Studio release and edition.
Legacy
Microsoft · Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Digital Licence
Windows 10 Pro for a verified legacy compatibility requirement.
Best seller
Microsoft · Windows
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro – 64-bit Digital Licence
Professional Windows for secure, capable business PCs.
2013
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus for Windows – Legacy Licence
Choose the Office release, platform, applications and licence model that fit the intended devices.
Legacy
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus for Windows
Familiar Office 2016 apps for a verified legacy workflow.
Mac · Legacy
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac
Classic Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for one Mac.
Legacy
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus for Windows
Legacy 2019 desktop Office for a specific compatibility need.
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For organizations
Complex licensing deserves a real conversation.
Server access, RDS, virtualization and multi-device Office deployments can depend on details that a product title cannot capture. Use the consultation checklist before you purchase.
- User vs Device CAL review
- Server and RDS access separation
- Device count and licence-channel checks
- Remote and virtual deployment questions
Practical guidance
Make the licence model make sense.
Retail, OEM or upgrade: choosing a Windows 11 licence
Understand the practical difference between a full Retail licence, a device-bound OEM licence and an edition upgrade before checkout.
Read guidePerpetual Office or Microsoft 365?
Compare ownership model, feature updates, cloud services and device needs to identify the better fit.
Read guideWindows Server CALs explained in plain language
A practical introduction to server licences, User CALs, Device CALs and the extra rights required for Remote Desktop Services.
Read guideBuyer questions
What Canadian customers usually ask.
These answers explain how this catalogue connects to the original store.
Can I pay in Canadian dollars?+
Yes. Purchase links open the corresponding product page on Software Mart Australia with Canadian Dollar selected where supported. Confirm the final currency and total at checkout.
Will I receive a physical box?+
Most products in this catalogue are delivered electronically. Review the source product page because a listing’s fulfilment terms control the order.
How do I know which licence to choose?+
Start with the device, operating system, edition, licence type and number of users or PCs. If any requirement is unclear, ask the support team before ordering.
Where does checkout happen?+
Checkout, payment, order verification and fulfilment happen on Software Mart Australia. SoftwareMart.ca is the Canadian discovery and guidance layer.