Microsoft’s impressive Office suite is pretty ubiquitous. From students to business professionals and those just needing to create documents, spreadsheets and other important projects on occasion, we can all get a lot out of Microsoft Office programs. Accessing it outside of your work or school can be expensive. Thankfully, early Black Friday deals can help you save a decent amount.
For those seeking the latest version who also 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. You can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home for just $120 at StackSocial. Act fast if you want to ensure you get this price because this deal expires in four days.
StackSocial notes that this license will be connected with your Microsoft Account and not your actual device, but this is a one-time use code. That means that the code will bind to your Microsoft email account and if you log in from one device, you’ll be automatically logged out of any other device you might be signed into. You can only make this shift once every 90 days except in cases of hardware failure, so be sure you redeem and download on a device you plan to use often. You can learn more about this on Microsoft’s FAQ page. Be aware that you must redeem your code within seven days of purchase.
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You won’t get all of the benefits of signing up for the Microsoft 365 subscription, such as OneDrive cloud storage or Microsoft Copilot. A 365 subscription will also cost you $7 a month or $70 for the year, and those fees can add up over time.
If you need something a little more robust, you can also choose to download Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for $160 right now — that’s a $90 discount over Microsoft’s price. The download code you’ll receive includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote.
The main difference between the two is access to Outlook, which is included in the Home and Business versions. It’s worth noting that Outlook is available for free on Mac devices, which may sway which version you purchase.
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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Why this deal matters
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 StackSocial deal can help you save $30 off that price. If you opt for a yearly plan, you’re looking at $70 per year. If you see yourself using Microsoft for at least two more years, this is a great deal to take advantage of.