- Home
- Information
- Get The Know How
- Buying Software

Buying Software
Purchase Options
-
Card (in-store and online)
Buy a POSA (Point of Sale Activation) card, which is a prepaid software package containing a PIN. Use the PIN to download the software or access it via the Internet (for cloud-based software). If you buy the card online, you'll receive it by mail within a few business days.
-
Download (online only)
ESD (Electronic Software Download) is a quick and convenient way to get software. Once purchased, you'll receive an email with an activation code which enables you to download the software or access it via the Internet.
-
Boxed software (in-store and online)
These come with a CD/DVD/USB stick to install software onto your computer or an activation code to download software.
Subscription vs Outright
Subscription
Subscribe to your software for a fixed period, usually 12-24 months. You'll receive ongoing updates and upgrades so your software will always be up-to-date. You'll need to renew your subscription to continue using the software. To do this, simply buy a new POSA card or ESD from Officeworks.
Outright (or perpetual)
Make a one-time purchase of your software for a single computer and use it for as long as you wish. Suitable if you don't need to upgrade your software version regularly, or don't want to use it on multiple devices.
Things to look for
Number of devices
For subscription-based software, check the number of devices it can be installed on.
Device compatibility
Check the operating system requirements and device options (eg PC, Mac, Android, tablet, phone).
Return policy
At Officeworks, software returns must be within 30 days of purchase. Change of mind is not accepted.
Information
- Buying Guides
- Printer Buying Guide
- Home Office Buying Guide
- Retail Supplies Buying Guide
- Digital Signage Buying Guide
- Exercise Books Buying Guide
- Printers Buying Guide
- Drone Buying Guide
- Battery Buying Guide
- Laminators Buying Guide
- Back to School Tech Buying Guide
- Smart Homes Buying Guide
- Smart Lighting Buying Guide
- Wifi Network Buying Guide
- Router Buying Guide
- Modem Buying Guide
- Student Laptop Buying Guide
- Back To School Buying Guide
- School Supplies Checklist
- Ergonomic Chair Buying Guide
- Educational Resources Buying Guide
- Cameras & Vlogging Buying Guide
- Ergonomic Standing Desk Buying Guide
- Ergonomic Workspace Buying Guide
- Notebook, Notepad & Journal Buying Guide
- Laptop Buying Guide
- Monitors Buying Guide
- Software Buying Guide
- Security Software Buying Guide
- Chairs Buying Guide
- Gaming Buying Guide
- HDMI Cables Buying Guide
- Paintbrushes Buying Guide
- Copy Paper Buying Guide
- Sit-Stand Furniture Buying Guide
- Home & Office Security Buying Guide
- MacBook Buying Guide
- Networking Buying Guide
- Label Makers Buying Guide
- Fitness Tracker Buying Guide
- Hard Drives Buying Guide
- Projectors Buying Guide
- Wireless Speakers Buying Guide
- Mobile Phones Buying Guide
- Headphones Buying Guide
- Pens Buying Guide
- Pencils Buying Guide
- Laptops Buying Guide
- Laptops Buying Guide
- Tablets Buying Guide
- Monitor Buying Guide
- Smart Home & Office Buying Guide
- Moving Supplies Buying Guide
- Internet Security Software Buying Guide
- Shredders Buying Guide
- Mobile Phone Accessories Buying Guide
- Mobile Phone & Accessories Buying Guide
- VR Headsets Buying Guide
- Binding Machines Buying Guide
- Fitbit Comparison
- Commander Business Phones Buying Guide
- Envelope Sizes Guide
- Business Travel Checklist
- About Us
- Careers
- Community & Sustainability
- Media Centre
- Store Locator
- Positive Difference Plan
- 1. Our Team
- 2. Our Team
- 3. Our Team
- 4. Our Community
- 5. Our Community
- 6. Our Community
- 7. Human Rights
- 8. Human Rights
- 9. Human Rights
- 10. Climate Action
- 11. Climate Action
- 12. Climate Action
- 13. Circular Economy
- 14. Circular Economy
- 15. Circular Economy
- 16. Sustainable Purchases
- 17. Sustainable Purchases
- 18. Sustainable Purchases
- Policies
- 30 Day Business Account
- Bulk Buy Hub
- Get The Know How
- Officeworks App
- Track your order
- Customer Preferences
- Click & Collect
- Paper Choices
- Officeworks for Business
- Cost per page
- 3D Secure
- Education Thank You
- Fire Relief
- Support for business and households
- Best Products
- 15 Best Business Supplies That Could Be Tax Deductible
- 10 Best Monitors of 2020
- 10 Best Ergonomic Essentials
- 10 Best Father's Day Gifts
- 10 Best Laptops
- 10 Best Headphones
- 10 Best Vlogging Equipment
- 10 Best Gaming Products
- 10 Best External Hard Drives
- 10 Best Cameras
- 10 Best Paint Accessories
- 10 Best Tablets
- 10 Best Printers
- 10 Best Label Makers
- 10 Best Shredders
- 10 Best Computer Accessories
- 10 Best Mobile Phones
- 10 Best Financial Year Diaries
- 10 Best in Car Technology
- Best Kids Art & Craft Supplies
- 10 Best Paper Products
- Best STEM Toys
- 10 Best Paint Products
- 30 days business account
- Customer Communications
- Brands
- Targus
- Acer
- Lenovo
- Brother
- Keji
- Samsung
- GBC
- Beats
- D-Link
- Otto
- Lexmark | Officeworks
- Seagate
- Skullcandy
- Plantronics
- Jabra
- Caran D’Ache
- Everki
- Netgear | Officeworks
- 3M
- Trend Micro
- Microsoft
- Kaspersky Lab
- Marbig
- Sony
- Rapidline
- JBL
- Artline
- Milan
- Art Spectrum
- Ironlak
- Canson
- Pilot
- Liquitex
- Brateck
- BlueAnt
- First Creations
- Derivan
- Nestle
- Sennelier
- Scotch
- Ultimate Ears
- Panasonic
- Nikon
- Cross
- Fujifilm
- Polaroid
- Canon
- DJI
- Kaiser Baas
- Swann
- Ring
- Apple
- POS Payment Solution | Store Builder
- Bostik | Officeworks
- X
- Play-Doh
- Staedtler
- Jimu
- Sphero
- LifX
- Uniden
- Zero-X
- Fitbit
- Netatmo
- Texta
- Fitbit
- Arlo | Officeworks
- Copic
- Rexel
- Tile
- Parrot
- PPS
- Circuit Scribe
- VEX Robotics
- Sharpie
- LG
- J.Burrows
- Spirax
- Sandisk
- Pago
- Go Storage
- Dymo
- TP-Link
- Quill
- Bic
- Ampersand
- PaperMate
- Olympic
- Tudor
- Steelco
- Sennheiser
- Deflect-O
- Comsol
- Breville
- Bantex
- Fuji Xerox
- Scott
- Clairefontaine
- Epson
- Jastek
- Rhodia
- Toshiba
- ColourHide
- Studymate
- Crayola
- Creativity for Kids
- Kleenex
- Fimo
- Lyra
- Winsor & Newton
- Reeves
- Prismacolor
- Galt
- Giotto
- Tulip
- Thermos
- EDX Education
- School Zone
- Micador
- Oxford University Press
- Hinkler
- Educational Colours
- Learning Can Be Fun
- Gillian Miles
- Sharp
- Texas Instruments
- Belkin
- APC
- CyberPower
- Casio
- Roymac
- Derwent Academy
- Philips
- Kensington
- VTech
- Reading Eggs
- Mathseeds
- LaCie
- Melissa & Doug
- Stabilo
- Faber-Castell
- Pentel
- Jackson
- Three by Three
- Uni-Ball
- Verbatim
- Tork
- BenQ
- Quartet
- Penrite
- Moleskine
- Post-it
- Reckon
- Varta
- VELCRO Brand
- Brita
- Robobloq
- Energizer
- Calidad
- Greentec
- TomTom
- Norton | Officeworks
- Adobe
- Garmin
- Samsonite
- Derwent
- Logitech
- HP Ink
- HP
- Western Digital
- Kindle
- Northfork
- Qudo
- OPPO
- Crumpler
- Nest
- Nifteen
- Reflex
- Kadink
- Google store
- Microsort Store (store builder)
- Square | Officeworks
- Apple Store
- Fellowes