Buy Microsoft Office once and use it permanently – with no subscription and no monthly costs: this is exactly what an Office 2019 perpetual licence makes possible. Office 2019 is a proven purchase version of Microsoft Office and is legally available as a pre-owned volume licence from just 9,90 €. In this guide we compare the three Windows editions Professional Plus, Standard and Home & Student – and you will learn which one suits you.
- Pay once, use without limit – no subscription, no expiry date
- Three editions: Professional Plus from 9,90 €, Standard from 10,90 €, Home & Student from 19,90 €
- Legal as a pre-owned volume licence following the EuGH ruling “UsedSoft” (C-128/11)
- For Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit) only – not for Windows 7/8 and not for macOS
- Delivery within minutes by email · 100-day money-back guarantee on unactivated keys
Straight to the bestseller: Office 2019 Professional Plus from 9,90 € – Instant download by email
What is Office 2019 – and what does perpetual licence mean?
Office 2019 is what is known as a purchase version of Microsoft Office. You pay for the licence once and use the programs without any time limit – no term, no renewal, no follow-up costs. That is precisely what a perpetual licence is.
The opposite model is the subscription: with Microsoft 365 you pay again every year and lose access to Word, Excel and the rest as soon as you stop paying. Office 2019, by contrast, stays yours permanently. Please note: Office 2019 is a locally installed version – the programs run without a permanent internet connection, there is no forced cloud binding and no Copilot AI features as in Microsoft 365.
The three Office 2019 editions compared
| Edition | Included programs | Ideal for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Professional Plus |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher | Freelancers & power users – the full package including Access | from 9,90 € |
 Standard |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher | Classic office users with no database needs | from 10,90 € |
 Home & Student |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote | Home users & students with no need for Outlook | from 19,90 € |
In short: Professional Plus is the full package with Access and Publisher, Standard brings the classic office suite including Outlook (only without Access) – and Home & Student is aimed at home users who need Word, Excel and PowerPoint for everyday tasks but do not require Outlook.
Which Office 2019 edition suits whom?
- Professional Plus – for freelancers, small businesses and power users who also need the Access database and the Publisher layout program.
- Standard – for classic everyday office work with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, without a database.
- Home & Student – for private households, school pupils and students who need the core programs for documents, spreadsheets and presentations.
A quick note on Outlook:
Only Professional Plus and Standard include the Outlook email program. If you want to manage your emails, contacts and appointments with Outlook, Home & Student is not the right choice.
System requirements for Office 2019
Office 2019 places modern demands on the operating system. These Windows editions run exclusively on:
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (each 64-bit)
- Around 4 GB of free hard-disk space
- Up-to-date processor and memory configuration (at least 4 GB RAM recommended)
Important:
- Office 2019 cannot be installed on Windows 7 or Windows 8.
- The editions presented here are Windows versions and do not run on macOS.
End of support: how long does Office 2019 receive updates?
Microsoft ended support for Office 2019 on 14 October 2025. This means: the programs continue to run completely normally and can be used without limit – but there are no more security updates from Microsoft. For private use or as an affordable second licence, Office 2019 therefore remains a solid choice.
Anyone buying a new licence who wants security updates for as long as possible should opt for the more recent purchase version: Office 2021 Professional Plus receives updates for considerably longer. Our comparison Office 2021 vs. 2024 – which version suits you? clarifies which version makes more sense for you.
Office 2019 download & installation in 5 steps
After your purchase you receive your licence key and the download link by email. Here is how to install Office 2019:
- Remove old Office versions: Uninstall any older Office trial versions that may be present via the Windows settings.
- Download the installation file: Download the Office 2019 installer via the link in your order email.
- Start the installation: Run the file and follow the wizard. Office is set up on your PC.
- Open a program: Start Word, for example. On first launch you will be prompted to activate.
- Enter the key & activate: Enter your 25-character product key – Office is instantly and permanently activated.
If you have any questions about installation or activation, our German support team is always happy to help.
Why are the licences so cheap? The legal situation
The low prices come from pre-owned volume licences: companies originally acquired these licences lawfully within the EU and no longer need them. The resale of such “exhausted” licences is expressly permitted in the EU – decided by the European Court of Justice (EuGH, judgment of 3 July 2012, C-128/11 “UsedSoft/Oracle”) and confirmed by the German Federal Court of Justice. The decisive factor is the copyright principle of exhaustion under § 69c UrhG. You receive the identical software – just without the new-purchase price.
How to spot a reputable seller
- Instant key delivery by email – with download link and instructions
- Invoice with itemised VAT
- Clear statement of the licence type (e.g. pre-owned volume licence under UsedSoft)
- German support and a genuine legal notice (Impressum)
- Money-back guarantee for unactivated keys
Frequently asked questions about Office 2019
Does an Office 2019 licence expire at some point?
No. You pay once and use Office 2019 without any time limit – there is no expiry date and no follow-up costs.
Do I still get updates for Office 2019?
Microsoft ended support for Office 2019 on 14 October 2025. The programs keep running but no longer receive security updates. If you want updates for as long as possible, Office 2021 or Office 2024 is the better choice.
Does Office 2019 run on Windows 7 or Windows 8?
No. Office 2019 requires Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit) and cannot be installed on Windows 7 or 8.
Can I install Office 2019 on a Mac?
The editions presented here (Professional Plus, Standard, Home & Student) are Windows versions and do not run on macOS.
What is the difference between Professional Plus and Standard?
Professional Plus additionally includes the Access database. Otherwise Standard offers the same package including Outlook, but without Access.
Is buying pre-owned licences legal?
Yes. The resale of pre-owned software licences is expressly permitted in the EU by the EuGH ruling “UsedSoft” (C-128/11) and § 69c UrhG.
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Conclusion
An Office 2019 perpetual licence is the honest alternative to the subscription: pay once, use permanently. Professional Plus from 9,90 € offers the full package with Access and Publisher, Standard covers classic everyday office work with Outlook, and Home & Student is the affordable basis for home users. Keep the end of support in October 2025 in mind – anyone who wants security updates for longer should choose Office 2021 or 2024. What matters is that you buy from a reputable retailer with instant delivery, a VAT invoice and a genuine guarantee.
