Buy Microsoft Office Suites – Office 2024, 2021 & Microsoft 365

Finding the right Office suite is easier than you might think – if you know what matters. At Lizenzindustrie you get all current Microsoft Office suites as verified licences: from the proven one-time version to the flexible subscription, for the home computer as well as for professional business use. By email and well below the official list price. You will find all other Office products such as individual apps, Visio and Project in the Microsoft Office overview.

One-time licence or subscription – which is better?

This is the question almost everyone asks before buying an Office suite. The answer depends on how you use Office and what matters to you.

You buy a classic one-time licence such as Office 2021 or Office 2024 once and use it permanently – with no monthly costs, no ongoing subscription and no dependence on an internet connection. Especially for users who mainly use Office on one fixed device and do not need cloud services, this is by far the cheaper option in the long run.

Microsoft 365, on the other hand, runs as a subscription and offers real advantages in return: always the latest Office version, cloud storage via OneDrive, the option to use Office on up to five devices at the same time and seamless integration with Teams and other Microsoft services. For teams, businesses and anyone who works flexibly across devices, Microsoft 365 is the better choice.

All Office suites at a glance

• Microsoft Office 2024 – Office 2024 is the latest one-time version and brings improvements to all included programs: Excel gains new functions such as IMAGE and dynamic charts, PowerPoint improved recording features and Outlook a faster search. AI features such as Copilot are not included – but there are no ongoing costs either. If you are buying a new Office today and do not want a subscription, choose Office 2024.
• Microsoft Office 2021 – Office 2021 is in high demand – and for good reason. This version is mature, stable and reliably covers all the requirements of everyday professional work. The included programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook – are at a level in this version that is more than sufficient for the vast majority of users. On top of that come practical improvements such as Dark Mode, real-time collaboration and the XLOOKUP function in Excel.
• Microsoft Office 2019 – Office 2019 offers the proven Office feature set for existing infrastructures. All core programs are included and cover everyday office needs – particularly suitable where templates and workflows are tailored to this version.
• Microsoft Office 2016 – Office 2016 is the direct predecessor of Office 2019 and also runs on older Windows systems. For environments where exactly this version is required, it remains an option.
• Microsoft Office 2013 – Office 2013 is offered primarily for legacy environments and existing IT infrastructures where an upgrade is not possible for technical or organisational reasons. For new installations we recommend Office 2024.
• Microsoft Office 2010 – Office 2010 is intended exclusively for use in legacy environments and for maintaining existing systems. For all other purposes we recommend a current version such as Office 2024.
• Microsoft 365 – the Office subscription – Microsoft 365 is the most flexible way to use Office. The subscription always includes the latest Office version, 1 TB of cloud storage via OneDrive, full Teams integration and the option to use Office on up to five devices at the same time – on Windows, Mac, tablet and smartphone. Especially for teams and businesses that work collaboratively and want to access their files from anywhere, Microsoft 365 is the ideal solution.

Which Office suite is right for me?

This overview will help you decide:

• Home computer, studies & everyday use → Office 2021 or Office 2024
• Latest features, no subscription wanted → Office 2024
• Proven, stable & affordable → Office 2021
• Multiple devices & cloud features wanted → Microsoft 365
• Businesses with existing infrastructure → Office 2021 or Office 2024
• Legacy systems & special requirements → Office 2019, 2016 or 2013

What is included in the Office suites?

The programs included vary depending on version and edition. The most common Office suites usually include the following programs:

• Microsoft Word – Word processing for documents, reports, letters and more
• Microsoft Excel – Spreadsheets, data analysis and financial models
• Microsoft PowerPoint – Presentation software for professional slides and talks
• Microsoft Outlook – Email client with calendar, contacts and task management

Professional suites additionally include Microsoft Access and – up to and including Office 2021 – Microsoft Publisher. You will find the exact contents of each version directly on the product page.

How buying from Lizenzindustrie works

Ordering an Office suite from Lizenzindustrie takes just a few clicks: choose your version, go to checkout, pay – the product key arrives automatically by email, with no postal delivery. You then install Office and activate it via Microsoft.

• ✔ 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
• ✔ Traceable origin – licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe
• ✔ For home & business – single and volume licences available
• ✔ Fast support – we help you quickly with activation questions

Not sure which version is right? Contact us – we will advise you free of charge and directly.

Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Office suites

What is the difference between Office Home & Student and Office Professional?

Office Home & Student contains the core programs Word, Excel and PowerPoint – ideal for home and school use. Home & Business adds Outlook and is licensed for commercial use. Office Professional (Plus) additionally includes Access and, up to version 2021, Publisher.

Can I activate an older Office on a new PC?

Retail licences can be transferred when you change devices: remove Office from the old device and activate it on the new one. Whether a licence is transferable is stated on the respective product page.

Is Microsoft Office also available for Mac?

Yes. All current Office versions are also available as native Mac versions. You will find the corresponding suites in the Office suites for Mac category.

Is Microsoft Office 2021 compatible with Windows 11?

Yes. Office 2021 runs smoothly on Windows 11 as well as on Windows 10.

How quickly will I receive my licence key?

Immediately after your payment has been received – the activation key is sent to you automatically by email. Activation via the Microsoft servers then takes only a few minutes.