Cross one subscription off your list with this Cyber Monday deal. Office 2024 is under $100, getting you Word, Excel, and PowerPoint FOR LIFE and saving you from another monthly payment.

Microsoft Office 2024 logo with Cyber Monday deal graphic.
You can get the core Office apps for life through Office 2024, no subscription required. (Image credit: Future | Microsoft)

Tired of subscription overload? This Cyber Monday, you can ditch another recurring payment. Office 2024 is now under $100 — down from $149.99 — giving you lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. That's one less subscription you need to worry about if you use the core Office apps. Right now, you can get Office 2024 for $99.99 ($50 off).

Microsoft Office Home 2024Was: $149.99Now: $99.99 at Best Buy
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Microsoft Office Home 2024
Was:
$149.99
Now:
$99.99 at Best Buy

"Microsoft Office 2024 [gets] you locked-in-time versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook. You pay a flat fee and then have access to those apps going forward." — Sean Endicott, News Writer and Apps Editor

✅Perfect for: Those who only need the core Office apps and don't need features exclusive to Microsoft 365.

❌Avoid if: You need to use Microsoft 365 apps not included with Office 2024, want to ensure you have the latest versions of the core Office apps, or need to use the Office apps on multiple devices.

Includes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Launch date: 2024

👉See at: Best Buy

💰Price check: $99.99 at Amazon | $99.99 at Newegg | $99.99 at HP

🤩Alternative deals: 15 months of Microsoft 365 for $69.99

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Office 2024 vs. Microsoft 365

Microsoft 365 comes with more apps than Office 2024 and gets continuing updates, but it requires a paid subscription. (Image credit: Future)

Microsoft provides several ways to access its Office apps and services. It can get a bit confusing since Microsoft 365 used to be called Office 365 and both Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 come with several of the same apps.

To break things down, Microsoft 365 comes with more apps, gets regular updates, extends across devices, and gets you benefits such as OneDrive cloud storage. It requires a subscription, but the entry cost is relatively low since Microsoft knows you'll keep paying for the service each month (or pay annually). Office 2024 comes with just the core Office apps: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Those apps are locked-in-time, meaning you won't get new versions of them when app updates come out. The main benefit is that Office 2024 only requires a one-time payment.

The best experience, at least if you listen to Microsoft, comes when you subscribe to Microsoft 365. Doing so will get you the latest versions of all Microsoft 365 apps and services. You'll also have access to a larger library of apps, get cloud storage through OneDrive, and be able to use Microsoft Editor and Microsoft Defender. The downside is that Microsoft 365 requires a subscription. The normal price of a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription is $69.99 per year, though the best Microsoft 365 deal gets you 15 months of the subscription for the same price.

I agree with Microsoft's claim that the best experience comes with Microsoft 365, but that doesn't mean it's the best choice for everyone. If you only need the core Office apps, it doesn't make sense to pay for an ongoing subscription that includes apps and services you never use. Office 2024 is a solid choice for people who only need to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote and who do not need the added apps and features that would come with a Microsoft 365 subscription.

At $50 off, Office 2024 is an excellent bargain for those who use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote but don't need the other apps and benefits of Microsoft 365.

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Is Black Friday over?

Black Friday was on November 29, 2024, meaning it has wrapped up, at least officially. While the day of Black Friday is over, the deals of Black Friday live on in the form of Cyber Monday discounts. Many Black Friday deals have been rebranded and will remain live on Cyber Monday, but those deals could end soon.

When is Cyber Monday?

Today! That is, if you're reading this on December 2, 2024. Cyber Monday deals are live but the clock on them is ticking. Many deals, including those that started before Black Friday, end after Cyber Monday to encourage people to take advantage of the discounts right away.

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Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.