Microsoft Office 2024 offers one-time payment option

Microsoft 365 has been a subscription service that charges users monthly fees. Recently, they announced they will discontinue Microsoft Publisher, leading many to seek alternatives. More users are considering a one-time purchase option for Microsoft Office. The latest version, Microsoft Office 2024 Home, is available for a one-time payment of $129.97 during a spring sale. This price is lower than the regular price of $149.99 and is valid until March 30. Buying Microsoft Office 2024 offers benefits similar to Microsoft 365. Users can download and keep the apps without ongoing subscriptions. The new version includes AI features and collaboration tools. For example, users can work together on documents in real-time with Word, and AI can assist with data analysis in Excel. While buyers won't have cloud storage or mobile app access like they do with Microsoft 365, they can avoid future increases in fees or losing app access. This makes the one-time payment option attractive for many consumers.