In short, Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service, while Office 2024 requires a one-off purchase. Here are some more specific details. Microsoft 365 Personal is a subscription-based package, and costs $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year. There is no upfront cost other than your first subscription payment.

Microsoft just released Office 2024 for Mac and PC. This software is available for those who don't like paying subscriptions. Is it worth it?

It’s been three years since Microsoft released the 2021 version of its inescapable Office apps suite, but the company hasn’t been resting on its laurels. The subscription-based, always-online Microsoft 365 has been getting constant tweaks and updates in that time.

Users can get lifetime licence to the suite of apps – so long as they can do without want updates or collaboration

Pay just once and get a lifetime license to the Microsoft Office 2021 app suite (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) on your PC for 81% off right now (there's a deal for a Mac version, too).

Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021 gives you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a lifetime license, all for $69.97.

Microsoft Office Home and Business 2019 for Mac offers lifetime access to all the essential productivity tools you need without monthly fees.