Does Microsoft sell a one time purchase of Office Pro for 2 PC?

Question

Does Microsoft sell a one time purchase of Office Pro for 2 PC?

Answer 1

Hi George Sills,

I'm just circling back to see if you managed to sort out the best Office option for your two PCs. If my previous guidance helped clear things up or resolved your issue, please consider clicking 'Accept Answer'. This really helps other community members find the solution faster when they run into the exact same problem!

Tracy.

Answer 2

Hi George Sills,

All one-time purchase versions of Office (like Office 2021 or 2024) are strictly licensed for one device only. To get it on two PCs, you would literally have to buy two separate copies at full price.

If you need Office on multiple computers, you have two practical options:

Buy two separate one-time licenses (which is very expensive).

Switch to a Microsoft 365 Subscription (Personal or Family plan). A single subscription allows you to install the full Office apps on up to 5 devices simultaneously (PCs, Macs, or tablets).

Do you strictly need the specific tools included in the "Professional" edition (like Access), or would the standard Word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps be enough for your two PCs? Let me know, and I can point you to the most cost-effective option!

Tracy.

Answer 3

Microsoft does not offer a one-time purchase of Office Professional that is licensed for installation on two PCs.

From the available one-time purchase options, Office is sold per device:

• Office Home & Student 2021 – one PC or Mac
• Office Home & Business 2021 – one PC or Mac
• Office Professional 2021 – one PC

For one-time purchases, the license can be transferred to another computer only in limited scenarios (for example, hardware failure or when replacing a PC), but it is not licensed for simultaneous use on two PCs.

To use Office apps on multiple devices simultaneously, Microsoft 365 subscription plans are offered instead of a multi-PC perpetual Office Professional license.

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References:

• Office 2021 and Office LTSC for Windows and Mac FAQ
• What's the difference between a Microsoft 365 subscription and free web apps
• Download, install, or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 on a PC or Mac