Microsoft 365 doesn’t seem expensive at first. However, once you add up the cost, you’re paying $99.99 per year, every year, and that’s as cheap as it ever goes. If you want an affordable alternative, a lifetime license for Microsoft Office is actually cheaper than a single year of Microsoft 365. Right now, it’s only $69.97 (Reg. $219).
This license has no subscription fees and no recurring costs of any kind. It lets you download the full suite of Microsoft apps onto one compatible Mac computer, and then they’re yours.
The apps you’re getting include
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Teams (basic version)
- OneNote (free version)
Because this is the 2021 version of Microsoft Office, it may look a little different from the apps you used with Microsoft 365, but they still work great for everything from school to running a business. A hidden bonus is that you don’t have to worry about sudden changes from Microsoft switching up how your apps work or implementing any new AI tools that interrupt you. Security updates are still included.
If you want to replace Microsoft 365, then get a Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 lifetime license for $69.97.
Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime LicenseSee Deal
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