Microsoft 365

I subscribe directly from Microsoft. I can't say it's better but I do it because if there is any issue with the billing or subscription, there is only one party involved (no chance of Microsoft saying it is a problem with Apple). I subscribed via https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/mac/microsoft-365-for-mac?rtc=1

I agree with FoxFifth. In most cases, if subscribing to a service directly is an option, that's the way I do it. You may lose a bit in convenience but if there is a problem, it generally works out better.