Microsoft Office 2021: Pricing and Features

October 5, 2021: The time has come—Microsoft Office 2021 is now available in two versions. In addition to the recently released Office LTSC 2021, Office 2021 is now also available for home users and small businesses. In our blog post, you’ll learn everything about the pricing, features, and functionality of the new office software.

Microsoft Office 2021 as a one-time purchase

First things first: Just like Office 2019, Office 2021 will also be available as a one-time purchase.

With Microsoft 365, the American company has been using a subscription model for several years, in which users face ongoing costs but benefit from regular feature updates and a cloud-based model. Those who want to avoid such costs will be pleased to know that Office 2021 is also available for a one-time purchase.

The new office software is available for Windows 10 and 11, as well as for macOS, in two versions—Home & Student and Home & Business—which include the key new features already found in Office LTSC 2021.

Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Student includes the following programs:

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• OneNote
• Teams

Office 2021 Home & Business also includes the Outlook email service and authorization for business use.

The one-time purchase price for Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Student is €149.00, while Home & Business costs €299.00. As part of a Microsoft 365 subscription, the cost for individuals is €7.00 per month or €69.00 per year. Family or household subscriptions cost €10.00 or €99.00, respectively (official Microsoft retail prices as of October 2021).

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The Windows 11 update is also rolling out

Along with Microsoft Office 2021, Windows 11 was also released on October 5. The new Windows update is completely free for users and includes several new features.

Windows 11: New Features in a New Design

Windows 11 is getting a nostalgic touch. With the new Windows update, Microsoft is primarily focusing on a more rounded design, which—thanks to the rounded corners of the windows—strongly resembles predecessors like Windows XP or Windows 7.

In addition to the noticeable design changes—such as updates to the Start menu, the taskbar, and the now more modern-looking icons—Windows 11 also promises technical advancements. For example, future updates will include smaller Windows updates, support for Android apps, and additional multitouch gestures.

Key Takeaways

With Microsoft Office 2021 and Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft has optimized its Office suite in many ways and, particularly by offering a one-time purchase option, has provided many users with a promising alternative to a paid subscription.

While Microsoft Office 2021 is already available as a one-time purchase or subscription, it may still be a while before the long-awaited Windows 11 is available on all compatible devices.