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Buying Office without a subscription is possible and, for many users, the financially smarter choice. Instead of paying monthly or yearly, you acquire a perpetual licence with a single payment. Here we explain who it pays off for and what you should look out for.

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Buy Office without a subscription: why the perpetual licence is the better choice for many, what it costs and how it differs from the Microsoft 365 subscription.

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Why buying Office without a subscription often pays off

The Microsoft 365 subscription costs money on an ongoing basis, year after year. An Office perpetual licence costs a one-time fee. The break-even point at which the perpetual licence pays off lies, for individual users, at around two years. Anyone who uses Office for longer, which most people do, is better off with the perpetual licence.

In return, the subscription offers cloud storage and a steady stream of new features. For those who actively need these, the subscription can be worthwhile. For everyday Office use with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, however, the perpetual licence is usually the better choice.

How to buy Office without a subscription

  • Choose a version. Office 2024 for new purchases, Office 2021 as a cheaper alternative.
  • Choose an edition. Home & Business for the core apps, Standard or Professional Plus if you need more.
  • Mind the platform. Separate perpetual licences for Windows and for Mac.
  • Buy and activate. Key by email, installation, activation. If you have questions, German-language support is there to help.

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Can Office be bought without a subscription?

Yes, as a perpetual license. Office 2024 and Office 2021 are bought once and used permanently, with no monthly or annual fees.

From when is Office worthwhile without a subscription?

For individual users, from about two years of use. Since most users keep Office considerably longer, the perpetual license is generally the cheaper choice.

Is Office without a subscription less powerful?

No. The apps are the same and fully featured. Only the cloud storage of the subscription and the ongoing new features are missing, but not the features of the programs themselves.
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