Office Home & Business 2024 PC/Mac

Office Home & Business 2024 is the version for individual users and professionals who want to use the suite on their PC or Mac, utilising all classic applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint for educational or professional production.

What is included in Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business?

The Office Home and Business 2024 package includes the following software:

• Word - Professional text editor
• Excel - Spreadsheet application with advanced functions
• PowerPoint - Software for interactive presentations
• Outlook - Email and calendar management tool with synchronisation capabilities
• OneNote - Application for taking digital notes (separate download from the App Store)

All applications can be installed locally and no continuous internet connection is required.

Office versions: which one to choose?

The table below shows all the features of the Office 2024 Home & Business version compared to other licences, allowing you to choose the one that best suits your needs.

Feature	Office Home 2024	Office Home & Business 2024	Office Professional Plus 2024 LTSC
Compatibility	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS	Windows
Users	1 user	1 user	1 user
Devices	1 device	1 device	1 device
Payment	One-time	One-time	One-time
Word	✓	✓	✓
Excel	✓	✓	✓
PowerPoint	-	✓	✓
Outlook	-	✓	✓
OneNote	-	✓	✓
Access	-	-	✓
Teams	-	-	✓

Office Home & Business 2024 or Microsoft 365?

Office Home & Business 2024 is the perpetual licence for users with Windows or macOS operating system, however, if you prefer a subscription plan, you can consider Microsoft 365. Below you will find the features compared.

Feature	Microsoft 365	Office Home & Business 2024
Licence	Monthly or annual subscription	Lifetime
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS
Cloud	1 TB on OneDrive	-
Updates	Full and continuous	Security only (until October 2029)
Ideal for	Cloud work and multi-device	Professionals working on a single device

What does Office Home & Business 2024 include?

Office Home & Business 2024 includes all Microsoft productivity suite applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote.

How long does the Office Home & Business 2024 licence last?

It is a lifetime licence, meaning once purchased and activated it can be used permanently with no additional costs.

How much does Office 2024 cost permanently?

The Office Home & Business 2024 licence is a lifetime licence, not a subscription. By purchasing it at a discounted price on MagicBly, you only pay the price shown at checkout — nothing more.

What versions of Office 2024 are available?

In addition to Home & Business 2024, you can choose Professional Plus 2024 or Standard 2024 for Mac. Beyond the price, each version differs in compatibility and included software, so we recommend reading the individual product pages carefully.

What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office Home & Business 2024?

Microsoft 365 is a subscription with monthly (or annual) payments, offering continuously updated apps and cloud features. Office Home & Business 2024 is a perpetual licence with a one-off purchase.

When does support for Office 2024 end?

Support for Office 2024, including the LTSC version, is scheduled to end on 9 October 2029, according to Microsoft's official timeline. Although security update support will cease, Office Home & Business 2024 will remain fully functional, and all included applications will continue to work beyond that date.

Are low-cost Office 2024 licences legal?

Purchasing low-cost Office Home & Business 2024 licences, such as those offered by MagicBly, is entirely legal within the European Union. These fall under the category of used software, whose legality was established by the Court of Justice of the European Union in ruling C-128/11.