Almost everyone uses Microsoft Office, with students and professionals using it almost daily. However, the monthly subscription fee can easily start to add up. A lifetime subscription typically costs around $200, which is a lot to shell out all at once. Luckily, StackSocial has come to the rescue with an anti-Prime Day deal that is sure to rival any Prime Day deal out there. For a limited time, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for only $40an impressive savings of $180. If this has piqued your interest, act fast because this deal expires in just three days.
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Note that this deal is for Windows users, so if that’s you – or if you’re looking to buy a new laptop during Prime Day – this deal is for you. If you’re an Apple user, the savings aren’t as great. You can, however, get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac for $90 on StackSocial right now. While it’s not as spectacular a deal, it still saves you $130 off the regular price.
StackSocial’s offer is a great deal compared to the online offer Microsoft 365 Subscription Suitewhich starts at $7 per month or $70 per year for individuals. There is also a free online version of Microsoft Office that you can use, but it is not as feature-rich. (Also, and notably, Apple users should be aware that Outlook is now a free app for Mac.)
In addition to the above, this offer comes with a few additional caveats. First, the code provided can only be used once for a single computerso you won’t be able to install it on multiple machines in your home, and if your current computer crashes, you might run into a problem trying to transfer. You also miss out on other benefits you’d get as a 365 subscriber. You won’t get OneDrive cloud storage, or the new cloud-based AI features like Microsoft CopilotAlthough applications should continue to run as long as your computer, Microsoft’s support for this version of Office ends October 13, 2026.
On that last point: While this license is listed as a “lifetime license” (i.e., the lifetime of the computer you installed it on), it’s worth noting that there’s always a risk that Microsoft will terminate the license. Versions of StackSocial’s agreement have been in effect for over a year; the one we purchased in early 2022, for example, is still working just fine.
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