Office 2024 price depends on the edition and where you buy it: at the time of writing (November 2026), Microsoft's US list price is $179.99 for Office Home 2024 and $249.99 for Office Home & Business 2024, both one-time purchases for one PC or Mac. Professional Plus is sold through business channels and key resellers rather than Microsoft's consumer store.
| Edition | Apps | Microsoft US list price (Nov 2026) | Where it is sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Home 2024 | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote | $179.99 | Microsoft Store, retailers |
| Office Home & Business 2024 | Adds Outlook and commercial use rights | $249.99 | Microsoft Store, retailers, resellers |
| Office LTSC Standard 2024 | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote | Not published (volume licensing) | Licensing partners, resellers |
| Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 | Standard apps plus Access | Not published (volume licensing) | Licensing partners, resellers |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | Full apps, 1 TB storage, Copilot features | $99.99 a year | Subscription, renews annually |
How much does Office 2024 cost?
At the time of writing (November 2026), Microsoft lists Office Home 2024 at $179.99 and Office Home & Business 2024 at $249.99 in the US, each a single payment for one Windows PC or Mac with no renewal fee. Prices differ by country, and Microsoft does not publish a consumer price for Office Professional Plus 2024.
You can confirm the current figures on Microsoft's own store pages for Office Home 2024 and Office Home & Business 2024. In the UK, for example, Microsoft's store showed Office Home 2024 at £119.99 when we checked, so the regional gap can be large.
Both store editions are one-time licences. Microsoft states there is no upgrade path, so moving to the next major release later means buying it again at full price.
Why are Office 2024 prices so different between sellers?
Office 2024 prices vary because sellers offer different licence types: retail boxed or download licences from Microsoft and major retailers, volume-licence (LTSC) editions sold through business channels, and individual product keys sold by independent resellers. Each type has its own activation method, device rules and support route, which changes the price.
The edition matters as much as the seller. A cheap listing for "Office 2024" may be Office Home, which has no Outlook, while a higher price may be Professional Plus, which includes Outlook and Access.
Device rules also affect price. A retail Home & Business licence can usually be moved to a new computer, whereas a licence bundled with a new PC normally stays with that machine. Volume-licence editions activate differently again and are designed for organisations, although single keys are widely resold. Comparing two prices without comparing these terms is comparing two different products.
Cause and effect: because Microsoft sells only the Home and Home & Business editions directly to consumers, anyone wanting Professional Plus on a single PC has to look beyond Microsoft's store. That gap is exactly where reseller pricing varies most, and where checking the seller matters most.
Which Office 2024 edition gives the best value?
Office Home 2024 is the best value for personal and school use if you need only Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. Office Home & Business 2024 suits sole traders who need Outlook and the right to use Office for work. Professional Plus 2024 gives the most apps per licence, adding Access, for Windows users.
- Students and households: Office Home 2024 covers coursework and home admin, but the store edition is marked for non-commercial use.
- Freelancers and small offices: Office Home & Business 2024 adds Outlook and work-use rights, and runs on Mac as well as Windows.
- Windows power users and businesses: Professional Plus 2024 adds Access for databases alongside the full desktop set.
If you are unsure which edition fits, our comparison of Office 2024 Home & Business vs Professional Plus sets out the app and licence differences in detail.
Is Office 2024 cheaper than Microsoft 365?
Over several years, usually yes. Office Home 2024 costs less than two years of Microsoft 365 Personal at Microsoft's US list price, and you keep using it after that with no further payment. Microsoft 365 costs more over time but includes 1 TB of OneDrive storage, Copilot features and continuous feature updates.
The answer changes for families. Microsoft 365 Family, listed at $129.99 a year in the US, covers up to six people, so per person it can undercut buying several perpetual licences.
We model five-year costs, including the July 2026 business price rise, in Office 2024 vs Microsoft 365 over five years. Rather than repeat that maths here, the short version is that one person on one PC who does not need cloud storage generally saves with Office 2024.
Where can I buy Office 2024 for less?
You can pay less for Office 2024 by choosing the right edition, buying from an established reseller that sells genuine keys, timing purchases around seasonal sales such as Black Friday, or getting a PC with Office included. Avoid auction sites and marketplace listings without a named, contactable seller, because Microsoft warns that standalone keys there are often stolen or counterfeit.
- Match the edition to your needs so you do not pay for apps you will never open.
- Compare like for like: check device count, Windows or Mac support and whether the key is retail, OEM or volume.
- Check the seller: a business address, contact details and a clear refund policy.
- Time the purchase: our Black Friday 2026 software deals guide covers the 27 November sales window.
LicenceHouse sells Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows as a digital key with installation guides; see the current price on the product page. You can also browse every edition in our Office 2024 collection.
How can I tell if a cheap Office 2024 key is genuine?
A genuine Office 2024 key comes from a seller you can identify and contact, activates through Microsoft's own servers, shows "Product Activated" under File > Account, and is described accurately by edition and licence type. Be wary of listings that promise "lifetime" use of a subscription, ship pre-cracked installers or ask you to run activation scripts.
Microsoft's How to Tell shopping guidance notes that counterfeiters often price just below normal retail, so price alone is not proof either way. Keep your order confirmation and key email, because they are your proof of purchase if activation is ever questioned.
After installing, our guide on how to check Office activation status shows where to confirm the licence. The legal background on resale is covered in is it legal to buy cheap Windows and Office keys.
Also check what happens if activation fails. A reputable seller replaces a faulty key or refunds you, and explains whether the key activates online or by phone, before you pay.
Does Office 2024 go on sale on Black Friday?
Retailers and resellers often discount Office 2024 around Black Friday, which falls on 27 November 2026, and Cyber Monday on 30 November. Microsoft itself rarely cuts the list price of its own Office editions, so most seasonal savings come from third-party sellers and PC bundles rather than the Microsoft Store.
What we commonly see: buyers wait for a sale, then pick the cheapest "Office" listing without checking the edition. The money saved is lost if the licence turns out to be Office Home without Outlook, or a Mac-only key for a Windows PC.
How long will Office 2024 be supported?
Microsoft supports Office 2024 and Office LTSC 2024 until 9 October 2029, according to its 2029 end-of-support list. That gives a licence bought in November 2026 roughly three years of security updates, after which the apps keep working but receive no further fixes.
That is a key part of the price comparison. Office 2021 already reached end of support on 13 October 2026, so a cheaper Office 2021 key now buys an unsupported product. Our guide to the Office 2024 end-of-support date explains what happens after 2029.
Frequently asked questions
Is Office 2024 a one-time purchase?
Yes. Office Home 2024, Office Home & Business 2024 and the LTSC editions are perpetual licences: you pay once and keep using that version on one device without a subscription. You receive security updates until 9 October 2029 but not new features, and moving to a later Office release requires buying a new licence.
Can I install one Office 2024 licence on two computers?
Not normally. Office Home and Home & Business 2024 are licensed for one PC or Mac, and most Professional Plus keys cover one Windows PC. Some LTSC listings cover a set number of devices, so check the device count before buying. If you replace your computer, you can usually move the licence after removing it from the old one.
Why is Office Professional Plus 2024 not in the Microsoft Store?
Microsoft positions Professional Plus 2024 as a business edition sold under volume licensing as Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024, so it does not appear on the consumer store alongside Office Home and Home & Business. Individuals and small businesses who want it on a single PC usually buy it from a reseller instead.
Is Office 2024 cheaper on Mac or Windows?
Microsoft charges the same for Office Home 2024 and Home & Business 2024 whether you install on Windows or macOS, because one licence covers either platform. The difference is in app coverage: Access is not available on Mac, so Professional Plus, the edition that includes Access, is generally sold as a Windows-only licence.
Should I buy Office 2021 instead because it is cheaper?
Generally no. Office 2021 reached end of support on 13 October 2026, so it no longer receives security updates, which matters for documents and email arriving from the internet. Unless you need Office 2021 to match an existing deployment, the small saving rarely justifies running unsupported software on a connected PC.
Related guides
- Office 2024 vs Microsoft 365: five-year cost
- Office 2024 vs Office 2021: what's new
- Office 2024 Professional Plus: download, install and activate
- Microsoft Office student discounts and cheap options
Links in this guide
| Link | Type | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Office Home 2024 (Microsoft Store) | External | Microsoft's current list price and apps for Office Home 2024 |
| Office Home & Business 2024 (Microsoft Store) | External | Microsoft's current list price and apps for Home & Business 2024 |
| Office 2024 Home & Business vs Professional Plus | Internal | Detailed edition comparison before choosing |
| Office 2024 vs Microsoft 365 cost | Internal | Five-year cost model, avoids repeating the maths here |
| Black Friday 2026 software deals | Internal | Timing purchases around the November sales |
| Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows | Internal | Professional Plus key for one Windows PC |
| Office 2024 collection | Internal | All Office 2024 editions in one place |
| Microsoft How to Tell: shopping safely | External | Microsoft's advice on spotting counterfeit software and standalone keys |
| Check Office activation status | Internal | Confirms a key activated correctly |
| Is it legal to buy cheap keys? | Internal | Legal background on key resale |
| Microsoft end of support in 2029 | External | Official 9 October 2029 support end date for Office 2024 and LTSC 2024 |
| Office 2024 end-of-support date | Internal | What happens after Office 2024 support ends |
| Office 2024 vs Office 2021 | Internal | Feature differences that justify the newer version |
| Office 2024 Pro Plus install guide | Internal | Installation steps after purchase |
| Office student discounts | Internal | Lower-cost options for students |