Microsoft Office 2024, the latest version of the well known office suite, is now available for both individuals and businesses. Unlike the subscription based Microsoft 365, this version can be purchased with a lifetime license and used offline, without requiring an internet connection.

Microsoft Office 2024 includes the desktop applications for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote, with a license to install them on one PC or Mac. It doesn’t unlock features

The $149 version of Office 2024 is for home users only. If you plan to use it for commercial purposes, the Home & Business version costs $249 . By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The latest major update to the non-subscription version of Microsoft's iconic productivity suite is available starting Tuesday for a $149 one-time purchase. Office Home & Business

Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 for Mac offers lifetime access to all the essential productivity tools you need without monthly fees.

This won't be the final perpetually licensed version of Office; Microsoft has said we'll get at least one more standalone release. This is the same language the company used when releasing Office 2021, so we could get additional standalone releases beyond a hypothetical Office 2027 as well.

In short, Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service, while Office 2024 requires a one-off purchase. Here are some more specific details. Microsoft 365 Personal is a subscription-based package, and costs $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year. There is no upfront cost other than your first subscription payment.

It’s been three years since Microsoft released the 2021 version of its inescapable Office apps suite, but the company hasn’t been resting on its laurels. The subscription-based, always-online Microsoft 365 has been getting constant tweaks and updates in that time.