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.

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.

Microsoft just released Office 2024 for Mac and PC. This software is available for those who don't like paying subscriptions. Is it worth it?

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 81% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

This license to Microsoft Office 2019 gives you all the essential tools for work, study, or home use with a one-time payment. Get it on sale for just $24.97.

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

TL;DR: Stop paying for Office every month. With this license to Microsoft Office 2019 for $24.97 (until October 27), you can own it for life with a one-time purchase. If you’re tired of paying for an Office 365 subscription every month,

Subscription this, subscription that. Consumers are being nickeled and dimed to death with monthly or yearly subscriptions, but Microsoft has decided not a