Microsoft Office 2024 is now on sale — but it really isn't that exciting

Microsoft has made Office 2024 available for purchase, offering consumers an alternative to the subscription-based Microsoft 365 service.

Office Home 2024, priced at $149.99, will include core apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote for one PC or Mac. The Home & Business 2024 edition adds Outlook and grants commercial use rights for an additional $100.

Despite the company’s efforts to push customers towards cloud-based subscriptions – a move mirrored across the industry – continuing to offer perpetual licenses ensures that the company maintains certain users who prefer buying and owning their software.

Microsoft launches Office 2024 perpetual license

Despite this, the software still requires a Micrsooft account and an internet connection for installation and registration. Most features thereon in will work offline.

Offering little in terms of new features, the 2024 version of the company’s office software does at least align with changes made to the subscription-based product ...