TL;DR: My Microsoft 365 subscription was starting to wear down my wallet, so I got this $39.97 (reg. $219.99) Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license during Deal Days.

Microsoft 365 only seems cheap at first. The lowest amount you can pay is still $99.99 every year. If you want a cheaper ...

However, this isn’t Microsoft 365. You’ll get many of the same apps, but instead of paying (minimum) $99.99 every year, you’re paying a one-time fee to get them for life.

That’s why I’m replacing Microsoft 365 with a lifetime license for Microsoft Office. It’s only $69.97 (reg. $219), and that’s a one-time payment.

You can read more about Microsoft 365 Online applications and their availability on our Licensing and Usage webpage. In 2025, Brandeis reviewed our non-MS office applications and determined that, due ...

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based software suite with programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft 365 was formerly called Microsoft Office, and used to be a one-time purchase.