Which Version of Office Should I Buy? (2019 vs 2021 vs 2024)

We offer several versions of Microsoft Office. This guide will help you choose the right one.

Office 2024 Professional Plus (Windows)

The latest version of Office available as a one-time purchase. Recommended for most Windows users.

• Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher
• Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11
• One-time purchase — no subscription

Office 2021 Professional Plus (Windows)

The previous version, still fully supported by Microsoft with security updates.

• Same core apps as 2024: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Publisher
• Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11
• One-time purchase — no subscription
• Good option if you prefer a slightly lower price

Office 2019 (Windows and Mac)

An older but still functional version. Available for both Windows and macOS.

• Includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Supports Windows 10 and older macOS versions including Big Sur
• Good option if you have an older computer that cannot run the latest software

Office for Mac (2019, 2021, and 2024)

Mac versions are sold separately. The Home & Business editions for Mac include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Office 2024 Home & Business for Mac — Latest version, recommended for most Mac users
• Office 2021 Home & Business for Mac — Previous version, still supported
• Office 2019 Home & Business for Mac — Suitable for older macOS versions such as Big Sur

Do I Need Microsoft 365?

We sell one-time purchase versions of Office, not Microsoft 365 subscriptions. Our licences do not expire and do not require a monthly or yearly payment. If you only need the core Office apps without cloud storage or ongoing feature updates, a one-time purchase is usually the better value.

Not Sure?

If you are not sure which version is right for your system, contact our support team with your operating system version and we will recommend the best option for you.