Buy Microsoft Office once and use it forever – no monthly fees, no subscription: that's exactly what a perpetual license is. Office 2024 is the current purchase version of Microsoft Office and, as a used volume license, is legally available from just 10,90 €. In this overview you'll find all editions compared – and learn which one suits you.
- Pay once, use without limit – no subscription fees, no expiry date
- All editions from 10,90 € as a used volume license – legal under the ECJ "UsedSoft" ruling (C-128/11)
- Security updates from Microsoft until October 9, 2029
- Delivery within minutes by email · 100-day money-back guarantee on unactivated keys
Straight to the bestseller: Office 2024 Professional Plus from 11,90 € – Instant download by email
What exactly does "perpetual license" mean?
A perpetual license (also called a purchase license) you pay for once – and then use the software indefinitely. No term, no renewal, no follow-up costs. The alternative model is the subscription: with Microsoft 365 you pay again every year – and lose access to the programs as soon as you stop paying.
Office 2024 receives security updates from Microsoft until October 9, 2029. After that, the programs simply keep working – just without new updates.
Perpetual license or Microsoft 365? The honest math
Microsoft 365 Single costs around 139,90 € per year as a subscription. After three years that's over 400 € – whereas an Office 2024 perpetual license costs a one-time 10,90 € and keeps running. The subscription pays off mainly if you need 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage, the AI features (Copilot), and always the latest version. If you "only" want Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the perpetual license is significantly cheaper.
The detailed comparison: Office 2024 vs. Office 365 – which is better?
Also worth reading: Microsoft 365 price increase 2026 – checking the alternatives
All Office 2024 editions at a glance
| Edition | Included programs | Ideal for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Standard (Windows) |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote | Everyday & office use at the lowest price | from 10,90 € |
 Professional Plus (Windows) |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access | Power users – the full package including Access | from 11,90 € |
 Standard (Mac) |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote | Mac users who want the full feature set | from 13,90 € |
 Home & Business (Windows) |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote | Freelancers & companies (commercial use) | from 16,90 € |
 Home (Windows) |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote | Home users who don't need Outlook | from 18,90 € |
 Home & Business (Mac) |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote | Mac users, including commercial use | from 18,90 € |
In short: Standard is the best value for money, Professional Plus additionally includes Access, Home & Business is licensed for commercial use – and Home is aimed at home users who don't need Outlook.
The detailed edition comparison: Office 2024 Professional Plus vs. Standard vs. Home
Why are the perpetual licenses so cheap?
The low prices come from used volume licenses: companies originally acquired the licenses lawfully within the EU and no longer need them. Reselling such "exhausted" licenses is expressly permitted in the EU – as decided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ, ruling of 03.07.2012, C-128/11 "UsedSoft/Oracle") and confirmed by the German Federal Court of Justice (BGH). You get the identical software with identical updates – just without the new-retail price.
All the details and the full checklist: Buying Microsoft Office 2024 cheaply – what should you look out for?
How to spot a reputable seller
- Instant key delivery by email – with download link and instructions
- Invoice with itemized VAT
- Clear statement of the license type (e.g. used volume license under UsedSoft)
- German support and a genuine legal notice (Impressum)
- Money-back guarantee on unactivated keys
Be careful with:
- Key marketplaces without a legal notice and without an invoice
- Supposed full versions for 2–3 € – often blocked or multiply-sold keys
- Providers with no named merchant behind a "lifetime guarantee"
Frequently asked questions about the Office 2024 perpetual license
Does the perpetual license ever expire?
No. You pay once and use Office 2024 indefinitely – there's no expiry date and no follow-up costs.
Do I get updates?
Yes, Microsoft provides security updates for Office 2024 until October 9, 2029 – delivered as usual via the built-in update function.
Can I reuse the key after a reinstall?
Yes. If you reinstall on the same PC, simply reactivate the key. Support can help with any reactivation questions.
What's the difference between Home and Home & Business?
Home & Business additionally includes Outlook and is licensed for commercial use. Home is limited to private use.
Is Office 2024 available for Mac too?
Yes – as Standard for Mac or as Home & Business for Mac, each as a perpetual license.
What if the key doesn't work?
With a reputable dealer you'll get a replacement or your money back. At Karinex: 100-day money-back guarantee on unactivated keys.
Get Office 2024 as a perpetual license now
Microsoft Office 2024 Standard – Full version for Windows | Perpetual license
from 10,90 €Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote as a permanent purchase license – pay once, use indefinitely, no subscription costs. Security updates from Microsoft until October 2029, delivery within minutes by email.
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Conclusion
An Office 2024 perpetual license is the honest alternative to a subscription: pay once, use it permanently, updates until 2029. Whether Standard from 10,90 €, Professional Plus with Access, or Home & Business for commercial use – the only thing that matters is buying from a reputable dealer with instant delivery, a VAT invoice, and a genuine guarantee.
