Microsoft Office - No Subscription Option?

[PsychoCenobite]

On my old mid-2010 iMac I was using a shop bought version of Microsoft Office 2011, which was working but wouldn't update by the time my iMac died at the end of 2022.

I now have my new Mac Studio and I've been using OpenOffice because the latest version of Microsoft Office is subscription based and I can't justify the cost.

I've recently noticed that you can still buy the older Microsoft Office 2021 for a one-off price of under £50 and I just wanted to see if that's an option I should explore, rather than using OpenOffice, which is good but doesn't work as well as Microsoft Office.

Many thanks.

 

[bogdanw]

Have you tried LibreOffice 7.4.5? https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/

 

[mmkerc]

I use the Office Home and Student 2021 non- subscription version with no issues. Cost in US is about $150 though they run specials every now and then. I have tried other solutions, but always returned to office mainly because of my familiarity with Office (been using since original version).

 

[FreakinEurekan]

£50 seems like a heck of a deal. Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 sells for US$150 so if you’re finding it for the local equivalent of US$60 I’d grab it.

 

[Queen6]

Another for LibreOffice never had any issue with it both professionally or with compatibility. If you really want MS Office an OEM license is the way to go, maybe $35 or less.

Personally I wouldn't waste the money unless I had a real need. The retail pricing to the public for standalone was an utter joke in the past seriously a rip off. Admittedly better, likely as few would pay so much.

Q-6

 

[bogdanw]

Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License
$49.99
Ending in 4 days!
https://stacksocial.com/sales/microsoft-office-home-business-for-mac-2021-lifetime-license-6

 

[PsychoCenobite]

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll try out the Office 2021 option but will keep in mind LibreOffice, which I hadn't heard of before. It might be useful for someone else.

Wowcher has Microsoft Office Mac 2021 for about £50, which I've just purchased.

 

[StellarVixen]

Office 2021 LTSC is the way to go (if you want Office specifically and not alternatives)