Advantages

    * The cost is low. In most cases, there is no specific charge for using the service for users who already have access to a computer with a web browser and a connection to the Internet.
    * There is no need to download or install software outside of the office suite's web page, including the ongoing upgrade chores of adding new features to or eliminating bugs from the office suite.
    * Online office suites can run out of thin clients with minimal hardware requirements.
    * Online office suites provide the ability for a group of people to share a document without the need to run their own server.
    * There is no need to purchase or upgrade a software license. Instead, the online office suite is available as software as a service.
    * Online office suites are portable. Users can access their documents from almost any computer with a connection to the Internet, regardless of which operating system they use.
    * If the user's computer fails, the documents are still safely stored on the remote server. Online service providers' backup processes and overall stability will generally be superior to that of most home systems.