Buy Office for Mac – Office 2024, 2021 & Microsoft 365 Mac

Microsoft Office is not only the most widely used office software on Windows – on the Mac, too, Office has for years been the first choice for home users, creatives and businesses. The Mac versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are fully optimised for macOS, run natively on Apple silicon and offer the same professional range of features as their Windows counterparts. At Lizenzindustrie you get the Office versions for Mac as verified licences – by email, at a price well below the official list price. You will find all other Office products under Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Office on the Mac – what you should know

Office for Mac is not a cut-down version – it is a fully fledged, standalone software suite developed and optimised specifically for macOS. The programs use the native macOS interfaces, support system-wide spell checking, work smoothly with iCloud, and current versions run natively on Macs with M-series chips.

Documents, spreadsheets and presentations created on the Mac are fully compatible with the Windows version of Office – and vice versa. If you work on a Windows PC in the office and on a Mac at home, you can exchange files seamlessly between the two systems without having to worry about formatting problems or compatibility issues.

Another plus: Office for Mac is just as easy to activate as the Windows version. Redeem the licence key, link it to your Microsoft account, done – installation and activation usually take just a few minutes.

All Office versions for Mac at a glance

• Microsoft Office 2024 for Mac – The latest one-time version for macOS – with new Excel functions, improved accessibility and a modernised interface (the Copilot AI remains exclusive to Microsoft 365). If you are buying a new Office for your Mac today and do not want ongoing subscription costs, choose Office 2024. Buy once, use permanently – with no monthly fees.
• Microsoft Office 2021 for Mac – Office 2021 for Mac is mature, stable and offers the full Office feature set for everyday professional work on the Mac. Dark Mode, improved collaboration, more powerful Excel formulas and a faster Outlook – everything you need, with no surprises. Microsoft will continue to deliver updates until October 2026.
• Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac – Solid and proven. Office 2019 for Mac covers everyday requirements and is suitable for older Macs and existing installations that do not need the new features of Office 2021 or 2024.
• Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac – For existing systems and legacy requirements. Office 2016 for Mac runs on older macOS versions that newer Office editions no longer support. Primarily relevant for Mac users who need to provide an existing system with a replacement licence or meet a specific compatibility requirement.
• Microsoft 365 for Mac – The subscription model for Mac users – always the latest Office version, 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage and use on up to five devices at the same time. Microsoft 365 is the most flexible way to use Office on the Mac, and particularly interesting for anyone who switches between Mac, iPhone and iPad and wants to have their files with them everywhere.

Which Office for Mac version is right for me?

• Latest version, no subscription costs → Office 2024 Mac
• Proven, stable & best value for money → Office 2021 Mac
• Older Mac, affordable entry → Office 2019 Mac
• Older macOS version or replacement licence → Office 2016 Mac
• Multiple devices, cloud & always up to date → Microsoft 365 Mac

Compatibility with macOS and Apple silicon

Office 2021, Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 run natively on Apple silicon; so does Office 2019 from version 16.44. This means: no emulation, faster start-up and better battery life on MacBooks, Mac minis and iMacs with M-series chips. Office 2016 for Mac, on the other hand, is built only for Intel Macs and runs on M-series Macs – if at all – only via Rosetta 2.

For Macs with Intel processors: the Office versions run on them provided the minimum macOS requirements are met.

System requirements for Office for Mac

• Office 2024 Mac & Microsoft 365 Mac: one of the three most recent major macOS versions
• Office 2021 Mac: likewise a current macOS version
• Office 2019 Mac: macOS 10.14 Mojave or later
• Office 2016 Mac: for older Intel Macs from macOS 10.10 Yosemite

You will find the exact requirements on the respective product page.

Not sure which version is compatible with your Mac? Write to us – we will help you free of charge.

Office for Mac vs Office for Windows – are there differences?

The Mac and Windows versions of Office are almost identical in their core features – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook offer the same professional standard on both platforms. However, there are a few small differences which play no role in everyday use for most users but may be relevant for specific requirements.

Publisher and Access are available exclusively for Windows – there are no native Mac versions of these programs. If you absolutely need Publisher or Access, you will have to use the Office suites for Windows. Individual Mac programs such as Word or Excel are available separately under Office apps for Mac.

Documents, spreadsheets and presentations are fully compatible between Mac and Windows. An Excel spreadsheet from a Mac will generally open unchanged on a Windows PC – exceptions include Windows-specific VBA macros or add-ins.

How buying from Lizenzindustrie works

For Office on the Mac, simply choose the version you want, complete your purchase and receive the key automatically by email. You redeem it via your Microsoft account – then you download the Mac apps.

• ✔ Delivery by email – licence key usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00)
• ✔ Verified licences – reliably activated via Microsoft servers
• ✔ Significantly cheaper than the official Microsoft list price
• ✔ Native Mac versions – optimised for macOS and Apple silicon
• ✔ Traceable origin – licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe
• ✔ Fast support – we help you quickly with activation questions

Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Office for Mac

Can I use a Windows Office licence on a Mac?

No. Office licences for Windows and Mac are separate products and are not interchangeable. For the Mac you need a specific Office for Mac licence. The exception is Microsoft 365 – here the licence is cross-platform and works on Windows, Mac, tablet and smartphone alike.

Does Office for Mac run natively on Apple silicon?

Yes, Office 2021, 2024 and Microsoft 365, as well as current builds of Office 2019, run natively on Macs with M-series chips – without Rosetta emulation.

Which macOS version do I need for Office 2021?

Microsoft supports Office for Mac on the three most recent major macOS versions. If your Mac is still running Mojave or Catalina, Office 2019 for Mac is the right choice – or you can update macOS.

Are files compatible between Mac and Windows?

Yes, completely. All Office file formats – .docx, .xlsx, .pptx – are fully compatible between Mac and Windows. Files can easily be exchanged between the two platforms.

Are Publisher and Access also available for Mac?

No. Microsoft has never released Publisher and Access for macOS. There are no native Mac versions of these programs. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are available as fully fledged Mac versions; OneNote for Mac is available free of charge.

How quickly will I receive my licence key?

Straight after your payment has been received – the key is delivered by email and redeemed via your Microsoft account. You then download Office for Mac and sign in to one of the apps.