Office 2024
Office 2024 delivers features across apps to help users create amazing content in less time.
****THIS PRODUCT REQUIRES WINDOWS 10 or LATER****
Office for everyone
For many customers, Office 365 is the way to go. However, going to the cloud is a journey, and our customers may be in different stages of that journey. To support those customers, we have Office 2024, a valuable new release of Office with a subset of features from Office 365.
Office 2024
One Time Purchase, no recurring fee-for those who can't be cloud-connected
Office 2024 provides a set of valuable enhancements for customers who can't be cloud-connected or receive regular updates. The new enhancements in Office 2024 are a subset of a long list of features that have been added to Office 365 ProPlus over the last three years. It provides new features and updates to the on-premises apps for both users and IT professionals.
Comparison Between Office 2021 and Office 2024-
Office 365 ProPlus, the cloud-connected version of Office, delivers the most productive and most secure Office experience—with the lowest total cost of ownership for deployment and management. Office 365 ProPlus delivers continuous cloud-powered innovation for increased productivity, better security, and the lowest TCO.
| Feature | Office 2021 | Office 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | October 5, 2021 | Expected late 2024 (Exact date TBD) |
| Licensing Model | One-time purchase | One-time purchase |
| Subscription Model | Not available (No Microsoft 365 included) | Not available (No Microsoft 365 included) |
| Core Applications | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher |
| Cloud Integration | Limited (basic OneDrive integration) | Improved cloud integration (Enhanced OneDrive and Teams collaboration) |
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) Features | Limited AI capabilities like basic suggestions | Expanded AI capabilities with advanced Copilot features, real-time editing suggestions, and smart AI tools |
| Collaborative Tools | Basic collaborative editing | Advanced real-time collaboration via cloud, better integration with Microsoft Teams |
| Support Period | Mainstream support until October 13, 2026 | Expected longer support period (TBD) |
| Design & User Interface | Fluent Design but similar to Office 2019 | Updated Fluent Design, more modern, customizable UI |
| Performance Improvements | Faster than Office 2019 but with similar infrastructure | More optimized, faster load times, enhanced memory usage |
| New Features | Minor feature updates | New productivity tools, enhanced mobile integration, and AI-driven workflows |
| Operating System Support | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS | Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS (likely better optimized for Windows 11) |
| Price | One-time cost (around $150-250) | Estimated higher cost (TBD) due to AI integration |
Available for PC and Mac users
Office applications are customized for each platform. The Office applications available for Mac users and the specific features that are included may differ from those available for PC users.
