Whether you're a student, a business professional or just need to create documents, spreadsheets and other important projects from time to time, Microsoft Office is an excellent suite of programs to rely on. The biggest problem is that accessing it outside of your work or school can get expensive.
If you're looking for the latest version and want to skip the recurring monthly fees of a Microsoft 365 subscription, we've found a limited-time deal that may be right up your alley. Right now at StackSocial you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for Mac or PC for just $180. That's an impressive $70 discount versus buying a license directly from Microsoft.
This StackSocial deal will provide you with a code to download Office 2024 Home and Business. That includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, which you can download to one PC or Mac for the lifetime of that device. Because this code is non-transferrable, if your device fails you will lose access to these Microsoft programs. You also won't get all of the benefits of a signing up for the Microsoft 365 subscription, such as OneDrive cloud storage or Microsoft Copilot. It will also cost you $7 a month or $70 for the year, and those fees can add up over time.
The standard Office Home from Microsoft will run you $150. It includes 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote and works with Microsoft Teams. The main difference between the two is access to Outlook, which is included in the Home and Business version. However, it's worth noting that Outlook is available for free on Mac devices, which may sway which version you purchase.
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However, if you don't necessarily need the latest updates, there are some cheaper options available. We've found deals on both Office 2019 and Office 2021, starting at just $25 right now. There is a free Microsoft Office online alternative that you can use, but it lacks several features and can only be used in the browser. Whichever version you decide on, act soon -- these deals won't stick around for long.
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