
These versions also won’t be updated to add new features as Microsoft rolls them out-another perk locked to the subscription model.īut a lot of people (including yours truly) would rather pay once for a standalone piece of software rather than forking out cash month-in and month-out, especially if all you need is the basics. It’s currently on sale for $220, down from its usual $250 price tag.īoth standalone suites come with 60 days of Microsoft support as opposed to ongoing support for Microsoft 365 subscribers. Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 ups the ante by including the legendary Outlook, but you pay for the privilege, as it bumps up the cost. This version of Office sticks to the basics: You only get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but that’s plenty for most people.

Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 normally goes for $150, but you can snag it for $125 during Prime Day.
