Cheaper Version Desired

M.J. Schneider 20 Reputation points
2026-08-12T21:06:35.6366667+00:00

I only want Word, Excel and PPT. I don't use anything else. Is there a cheaper version?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Subscription, account, billing | For home | Windows
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2026-08-12T21:06:51.9733333+00:00

Yes.

The cheaper options for only Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are:

  1. Office 2021 one-time purchase
    • Includes the classic desktop apps.
    • Office Home & Student 2021 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote for one PC or Mac.
    • This is usually a better value than buying Word, Excel, and PowerPoint separately.
  2. Standalone apps
    • Word, Excel, and PowerPoint can each be bought separately for Mac or PC.
    • However, buying the bundle is often cheaper than buying each app one by one.
  3. Free web apps
    • If desktop apps are not required, free web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are available in a browser.

If only those three apps are needed and no subscription is wanted, Office Home & Student 2021 is the lower-cost desktop option. If occasional use is enough, the free web apps are the cheapest option.

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