Microsoft has released Microsoft Office 2024 as a traditional, one-time purchase for Windows and Mac. This version, which includes applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is a separate product from the cloud-based Microsoft 365 subscription service.
According to Microsoft's official announcement, Office 2024 will receive security updates but no new feature updates throughout its support lifecycle. This contrasts with Microsoft 365, which receives continuous feature enhancements. The company has stated this release is intended for customers and commercial, government, and education organizations who are not yet ready for the cloud.
The one-time purchase is available directly from Microsoft and authorized retailers. Pricing varies by edition and region, but it is not a subscription and does not include cloud services like 1TB of OneDrive storage or ongoing new features. Microsoft continues to position Microsoft 365 as its primary, recommended offering.
