Best for: Windows users who want the most current version of Office, the longest support window, and a permanent license.
2024 vs 2021 — which should you choose?
Office 2024 is the newest perpetual release. It includes everything in 2021, plus:
- AI-assisted writing and formatting improvements in Word
- New Excel functions and performance improvements
- Redesigned Outlook interface and better performance
- Supported through 2033 (Office 2021 ends in 2026)
If you plan to use this Office installation for more than 2–3 years, 2024 is the better long-term investment. For the lowest price with the same core experience, 2021 is still a solid choice.
What does LTSC mean?
LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) is simply the name for the perpetual, standalone version of Office 2024. It means it’s a one-time purchase — not a subscription — with long-term support.
What’s included:
- Word 2024 — improved writing assistance
- Excel 2024 — new functions, better performance
- PowerPoint 2024 — updated design tools
- Outlook 2024 — refreshed interface
- Access 2024
- OneNote 2024














