When you think of productivity software, your mind will no doubt take you straight to Microsoft Office. Love it or hate it, the world runs on Microsoft software, and Office is the choice for people around the world, whether they’re writing letters, creating complex spreadsheets, or sending emails. Whatever the task, if it happens in the office, chances are it happened thanks to Microsoft Office.
Additionally, Microsoft Office has also long been an expensive option. Therefore, it is perhaps not surprising that Microsoft has introduced a subscription for it. But while it may be worth it to those who use it regularly and need all the latest features, for others $7 a month adds up very quickly. Luckily, you don’t have to go the subscription route, thanks to this deal from StackSocial that gives you a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 for only $30. That’s a whopping 86% off the regular price of $229. All you have to do is choose the version that works with your computer — both Windows and Mac versions of Microsoft Office are offered for the same price of $30.
Note that this offer will only be available for a limited time, and StackSocial warns that there are only three days left. Be sure to order your new software soon because you risk paying more if you wait too long.
There are two versions of Office here. Mac users will receive the basic Home and Business package of applications, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and OneNote, while Windows users will get the Professional Plus version with more applications. Note that you won’t get Microsoft Teams here.
This isn’t the latest version of Office, but compared to signing up for a Microsoft 365 subscription plan, which costs $7 per month or $70 per year for individuals, StackSocial’s offering is a great deal. There is a free online version of Microsoft Office that you can use, but it lacks a few features, so this might be a better option. Apple users should note that Outlook is now available as a free application for Mac.
Some important things to keep in mind: You’ll get a one-time code for one computer, which means you won’t be able to download those apps on multiple devices. And that means if you upgrade to a new computer or your current one dies, you probably won’t be able to transfer the package. These licenses also lack some of the extra benefits you’ll get with a 365 subscription, including OneDrive cloud storage and cloud-based AI features, including Microsoft Copilot. In addition, these applications should last as long as your computer, but the Mac license has reached the end of its life cycle, which means that Microsoft’s support for this version of Office has ended. Windows users will have extended support until October 14, 2025. There’s also a risk that Microsoft could revoke the license at any time, but we’ve been using other versions of Office from StackSocial since early 2022 and haven’t encountered a problem yet.
Now that you have your sweet new software, you may need a computer to go with it. Be sure to check out our regularly updated list of the best laptop deals to make sure you don’t overpay.
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