Retail promotions are offering one-time purchases of Microsoft Office suites at steep discounts through November 15 with promo code DEAL20. A lifetime license for Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus on Windows is marked down to $47.99 from its regular $249.99 price, while Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC is reduced to $103.99 from $149.99 through 11:59 p.m. PT. [1][2]
The two packages come with different software collections and licensing restrictions. The Windows version provides Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access for a single computer running Windows 10 or Windows 11. It relies on a non-binding key linked directly to that specific PC, meaning it cannot transfer to a new machine and must be redeemed within seven days of email delivery. By contrast, the Home tier includes desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for one Mac or PC, tying the purchase directly to a Microsoft account. [1][2]
Both releases offer standalone alternatives to Microsoft 365, which charges $99.99 per year for personal plans. However, buyers forgo cloud features such as OneDrive storage and Copilot, and the Home tier omits Outlook entirely. The Mac edition works offline on the three most recent versions of macOS, while Microsoft provides security updates for Office 2024 Pro Plus as long as the platform remains officially supported. [1][2]
