TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Pro Plus for $20 (reg. $229).
Most office software now runs on a subscription, so you pay again every year to keep opening the apps you use every single day. If you want a way out, Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 still works great, and a lifetime license is on sale for $19.97 (reg. $229).
This license gives you lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access on a single Windows PC. This version of Office is missing some of the bonuses like cloud storage from Microsoft 365, but there are many cheaper ways to store files that don’t require a monthly fee.
This license lives on your actual device instead of tying to a Microsoft account, so it stays put even if you’re working offline. This version may look a little different from Microsoft 365, but for many users, the changes might be good news. Instead of the new AI integrations, you get a clean, simple workspace that operates as expected every time.
You don’t need to pay $99.99 per year to get Microsoft apps anymore.
Right now, you can get a Microsoft Office Pro Plus lifetime license for $19.97.
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