{"id":203868,"date":"2025-05-05T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T09:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technikmarkt-aschaffenburg.de\/deutsch\/?p=203868"},"modified":"2025-07-26T01:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T00:27:18","slug":"why-i-skipped-office-365-and-bought-microsoft-office-2024-2021-combo-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technikmarkt-aschaffenburg.de\/deutsch\/en\/why-i-skipped-office-365-and-bought-microsoft-office-2024-2021-combo-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I skipped Office 365 and bought the Microsoft Office 2024 & 2021 combo pack instead"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you're like me, you've probably spent hours comparing different versions of Microsoft Office and wondering which one offers the best value for money. After over two years with Microsoft Office 365, I decided to switch to a one-time purchase: Microsoft Office 2024 Standard + Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for 3 PCs.<\/a> In this article, I explain why I made this decision - and why you might want to do the same.<\/p>\n

Understanding the options: Office 365 vs. Office 2024 + Office 2021<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Let's start with the basics. Microsoft Office 365 is a subscription-based service where you pay monthly or annually to use the Office apps. In contrast, Microsoft Office 2024 Standard and Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus are one-time purchases that are yours permanently.<\/p>\n

The subscription trap<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

With Office 365, you're basically renting the software. While you do get the latest updates and some cloud-based features, you're also trapped in a payment loop. If you stop paying, you lose access.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, the purchase of Microsoft Office 2024 Standard + Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus for 3 PCs is a one-off investment. No recurring fees. No unexpected price increases. Simply full ownership.<\/p>\n

Why I opted for the Microsoft Office 2024 + 2021 combination package<\/b><\/h2>\n

Here are the reasons why I skipped Office 365 and opted for this powerful package:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. one-off payment = long-term savings<\/b><\/h3>\n

I paid once for the Microsoft Office 2024 Standard + Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus combo package - and that's it. Compared to the annual cost of Office 365 (which adds up quickly), this package saves me hundreds of euros over 3 to 5 years.<\/p>\n

2. use on several PCs<\/b><\/h3>\n

This package allows installation on 3 PCs - ideal for families or small businesses. I have installed it on my laptop, my wife's desktop and our office PC. No separate licenses required.<\/p>\n

3. functional & modern<\/b><\/h3>\n

Both Microsoft Office 2024 Standard and Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus contain the core Office applications:<\/p>\n