License BUY

Question

I want to buy a one-purchase office's license. I don't want to buy Microsoft 365 subscription because all of the offer's need to be payed monthly or yearly. I want and one-purchase license

Answer 1

Hi @Bryan Valle

Thank you for posting your question in the Q&A Forum.

I completely understand your preference. Many users feel more comfortable with a one‑time purchase to avoid recurring fees and keep things straightforward.

If you're looking for a Perpetual License (pay once), Microsoft has two official options currently available. The overview below might help you decide which one fits better:

1. Office Home 2024 (Best for students & personal use)

• Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Link: Buy Office Home 2024 for PC or Mac (formerly Home & Student) - Download & Pricing | Microsoft Store

2. Office Home & Business 2024 (Best for professionals)

• Includes: All the above plus Outlook.
• Link: Buy Office Home & Business 2024 (PC or Mac) - Download & Pricing | Microsoft Store

A few things that might be helpful to keep in mind:

• Single Device: Both versions are licensed for 1 PC or Mac only. Unlike the subscription model, you cannot install this on multiple devices.
• Account Sync: It could be a good idea to double‑check that you’re signed into the correct Microsoft account before completing your purchase, since the license will typically attach to whichever account is used at checkout.
• Updates: Since these are perpetual licenses, they generally receive essential security updates but might not include new feature updates or additional services like OneDrive storage, which are normally part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

I hope this helps you get set up! Let me know if you need anything else.

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Answer 2

Currently, Microsoft does not offer a one-time purchase license for Microsoft 365. Instead, Microsoft 365 operates on a subscription model, which requires monthly or yearly payments. If you are looking for a one-time purchase option, you may want to consider Microsoft Office 2019 or earlier versions, which can be purchased outright without a subscription. However, these versions do not include the ongoing updates and features that come with a Microsoft 365 subscription.

If you decide to go with Microsoft Office 2019, you can find it through various retailers or the Microsoft website, but keep in mind that it may not have all the features and cloud services available in Microsoft 365.