Microsoft Office 2021 - proven Office suite as a perpetual license without a subscription

Microsoft Office 2021 is the ideal solution for anyone looking for a classic, reliable office suite as a one-off purchase with no ongoing costs. Whether you're working from home, studying, in a small business or in a professional environment - with Office 2021, you get all the important applications for documents, spreadsheets, emails and presentations in a stable, tried-and-tested version.

In this category you will find Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Student, Microsoft Office 2021 Home & Business, Microsoft Office 2021 Standard, Microsoft Office 2021 Professional and the most comprehensive version Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Plus.

Why is Office 2021 still worthwhile today?

While many users are switching to subscription models such as Microsoft 365, Office 2021 remains the right choice for anyone who wants to keep control of their costs and still use the full range of functions of a modern Office suite. Particularly attractive: Microsoft Publisher is still included in several editions - an advantage over Office 2024 Professional and Office 2024 Standard, where Publisher is no longer part of the package.

• Perpetual license - pay once, use forever
• No monthly or annual subscription costs
• Proven interface and file formats, high compatibility
• Publisher and Access still included in selected editions
• Ideal for companies that prefer stable, predictable software environments

Office 2021 editions at a glance

The range of functions and programs included in the individual editions vary depending on the intended use. The following table provides a compact overview:

Office 2021 vs Office 2024 - which Office is better?

Many customers ask themselves whether they should go straight for Microsoft Office 2024 or whether Office 2021 is still the better choice. The short answer: It depends a lot on the applications you need - especially if you want to continue working with Microsoft Publisher.

In the new 2024 editions such as Office 2024 Home & Student, Office 2024 Home & Business, Office 2024 Standard, Office 2024 Professional and Office 2024 Professional Plus, the focus is strongly on updated AI functions and a modern interface - but without Publisher in the package.

Who is Office 2021 particularly suitable for?

• Offices & companies that want to work with stable, familiar tools in the long term.
• Agencies & print shops that rely on Publisher (flyers, brochures, layouts).
• Self-employed & home office users who prefer a one-off investment.
• Schools & educational institutions that count on Standard or Professional licenses and need Publisher/Access.