Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is currently available as a lifetime license for $27.97, a significant discount from its regular price of $219.99. This deal allows users to purchase the full suite of Office applications outright, avoiding the recurring costs associated with Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The Professional suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, and the free version of Teams.
Access, the database app typically excluded from Office Home editions, makes this version particularly useful for those who need to track clients, inventory, or invoices. However, it's important to note that Microsoft will end support for Publisher in October 2026. The license is valid for one PC running Windows 10 or 11 and is tied to that computer rather than a Microsoft account.
The redemption code for the license is sent via email immediately after purchase, and users have seven days to redeem it. This version of Office does not support installation on virtual machines like Parallels, so it must be installed directly on a Windows PC. The deal is available through November 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and prices are subject to change.