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TL;DR: Replace Microsoft 365 with a Microsoft Office lifetime license, now available for a one-time payment of $129.97.
Software subscriptions can seem harmless at first, but over time, they add up. If you’re using Microsoft 365 and are tired of paying $99.99 every year for software you’re always going to rely on, there’s a simpler option. Microsoft Office 2024 Home is a one-time purchase that gives you access to the core apps most people actually use, without the recurring fees. It works on both Mac and PC, and it’s currently on sale for $129.97, down from $149.99.
This version of Microsoft Office comes with
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
These are the full desktop apps, not the web-based versions. They run locally on your device and include the latest features, including AI tools like Smart Compose in Word, which can suggest sentence completions and ideas as you write. Excel includes dynamic arrays and upgraded filtering options for faster data handling, while PowerPoint lets you record presentations with video, audio, and captions. OneNote continues to serve as a flexible place for notes, to-do lists, and organizing ideas.
If you don’t want to pay for your apps indefinitely, here’s your way out.
Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC on sale for $129.97.
Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC: One-Time PurchaseSee Deal
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