What determines the price of a perpetual Office licence
A perpetual Office licence has no single fixed price, but rather a price range. Two factors determine where a specific product falls within this range: the edition and the version. Office Home 2024 with the core apps and without Outlook is the cheapest variant, while Professional Plus with Access is the most comprehensive and most expensive.
The version also plays a role: Office 2021 is cheaper than the current Office 2024. In addition, verified pre-owned licences cost significantly less than the new price in the Microsoft Store. You will find the exact, up-to-date prices directly with each product in the shop.
How the perpetual licence compares to the subscription
- One-time instead of yearly. The perpetual licence is paid once, while the subscription is renewed every year.
- Tipping point after about two years. For individual users, the perpetual licence is usually cheaper than the ongoing subscription after about two years.
- No follow-up costs. After the purchase there are no further costs, not even for security updates.
- Cheaper through your choice of version. Anyone who chooses Office 2021 instead of 2024 lowers the price even further.