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Compatibility before checkout
Choose the edition
that fits the work.
Compare platforms, versions, device counts and licence models before you continue to the original store.
Licensing for business
One catalogue.
Clear paths to purchase.
Navigate desktop, server, CAL and remote-access licensing with the key details in view before you buy.
Digital fulfilmentOrder details sent electronically
Compatibility firstCheck before you purchase
Secure checkoutContinue on the original store
Human supportHelp before and after purchase
Start with what you need
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.
Best sellers appear first, followed by the latest releases. Shortlist a product here, then choose the exact option and confirm the live price and final currency on the original store.
Best seller
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for Windows
Proven 2021 desktop productivity for one or multiple PCs.
Best seller
Microsoft · Windows
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro – 64-bit Digital Licence
Professional Windows for secure, capable business PCs.
Popular
Microsoft · Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows
A broad Office 2024 desktop suite for professional workflows.
2026
Microsoft · Visual Studio
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Enterprise Licence – Digital Delivery
Equip professional developers with the selected Visual Studio release and edition.
2026
Microsoft · Visual Studio
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Professional Standalone Licence – Digital Delivery
Equip professional developers with the selected Visual Studio release and edition.
2025
Microsoft · SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Enterprise — Perpetual Core License
Choose the SQL Server release and edition for the required data workload and access model.
2025
Microsoft · SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Standard Core License – Perpetual
Choose the SQL Server release and edition for the required data workload and access model.
2025
Microsoft · Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter – Server CAL Bundle
Select the server edition, core coverage and access licences required by the deployment.
A decision desk, not just a key shop
A more confident way to buy software online.
UK software shops often lead with a price and an instant-delivery promise. This catalogue puts the harder questions first: edition, platform, licence rights, lifecycle, device scope and compatibility—then makes the source-store handoff explicit.
Read the licence guides- 01
Check the fit
Match the edition, platform and device count to your actual requirement.
- 02
Verify the live offer
Review availability, product options, transaction currency, tax treatment and total.
- 03
Complete secure checkout
Pay on Software Mart Australia and follow the delivery instructions.
For organisations
Complex licensing deserves a real conversation.
Server access, RDS, virtualisation 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 UK customers usually ask.
These answers explain how this catalogue connects to the original store.
Which currency will I pay in?+
The source store displays the transaction currency during product selection and checkout. UK buyers should confirm the final currency, tax treatment, total and any card-provider conversion charges before paying.
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.co.uk is the UK discovery and guidance layer.