But those Microsoft 365 fees? Not so much. You need those Office apps for work, school, or home use, but you can get the same ones with a permanent license for a fraction of the price.

Microsoft has made some changes to its Home Use Program, which offers discounts on its products for Software Assurance customers. You can no longer get Office 2019, leaving only Office 365.

Microsoft said last fall that Office 365 commercial monthly active users hit 200 million. The company has not shared for a while the number of Office 365 commercial licenses or seats sold.