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Apr 11, 2022 4:42 AM

Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 Lifetime License (Mac Download)

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For Mac users, StackSocial has Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 Lifetime License (Mac Digital Download) for $49.99.

Thanks to community member Ashwani-KumarA & Slickdeals staff Eragorn for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 (Mac) includes:
    • Microsoft Office Word
    • Microsoft Office Excel
    • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office Teams
    • Microsoft Office OneNote

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  • About this deal:
    • This price is $299.01 lower (85% savings) than the $349 list price.
    • One-time purchase installed on 1 Windows PC or on Mac for use at home or work
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & information.

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StackSocial has Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 Lifetime License (Windows PC Digital Download) for $49.99.
  • Office Professional Plus 2021 (Windows PC) includes:
    • Microsoft Office Word
    • Microsoft Office Excel
    • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office Teams
    • Microsoft Office OneNote
    • Microsoft Office Publisher
    • Microsoft Office Access
    • Lync (Skype for Business) and Infopath

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Written by Ashwani-KumarA
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Update: This popular deal is available again.

For Mac users, StackSocial has Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 Lifetime License (Mac Digital Download) for $49.99.

Thanks to community member Ashwani-KumarA & Slickdeals staff Eragorn for finding this deal.

About this item:
  • Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 (Mac) includes:
    • Microsoft Office Word
    • Microsoft Office Excel
    • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office Teams
    • Microsoft Office OneNote

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $299.01 lower (85% savings) than the $349 list price.
    • One-time purchase installed on 1 Windows PC or on Mac for use at home or work
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal ideas & information.

No Longer Available:

StackSocial has Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021 Lifetime License (Windows PC Digital Download) for $49.99.
  • Office Professional Plus 2021 (Windows PC) includes:
    • Microsoft Office Word
    • Microsoft Office Excel
    • Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    • Microsoft Office Outlook
    • Microsoft Office Teams
    • Microsoft Office OneNote
    • Microsoft Office Publisher
    • Microsoft Office Access
    • Lync (Skype for Business) and Infopath

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zeroquest
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Lifetime for THE COMPUTER you install this on. It's non-transferrable. (Updates are apparently included) I'm seeing regular price between $69-99.
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alceryes
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The free updates don't include upgrades.
IOW, when Office 2024 (or whatever) comes out you don't get to upgrade to it. However, you will still receive security, bug, and critical updates to your Office 2021 for the life of the product (thru Oct 13, 2026).

Also, read the ONE COMPUTER part as something that you control. If a computer that you had this Office 2021 on dies, you are fully able to license the same Office 2021 on a new computer, provided you log into your Microsoft account and remove the old computer activation. It's a full retail license that is fully transferrable - as long as it's only on one computer at a time.

Also², If you already have (or have had) a Microsoft account tied to a subscription Microsoft product (Office365/Microsoft365) Microsoft may not allow you to use that account for perpetual products (although this isn't explained when you try to use it). Just create a new, free Microsoft account and activate it that way. You can use the key you receive for any valid email address (regardless of the email address you enter when purchasing the Office 2021 Pro).
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fsyin505b
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I purchased from here in mid April. Last week my installation suddenly restricted my access as unlicensed. I called Microsoft support and they tried to help but unable to saying something to the effect this was MSDN licensed and ultimately I would have to contact the seller. I do not recommend this deal.
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May 6, 2022 4:50 AM
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fthnm2005May 6, 2022 4:50 AM
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Got used to Office 365 family plan (~$65-$85/year) that comes with 1 TB storage per person per family of 6. We are in the age of subscriptions and cloud computing. I miss the old days of installing software and purchasing a student license from the university bookstore Smilie
May 6, 2022 5:57 AM
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chcked44May 6, 2022 5:57 AM
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Quote from kvkkvk View quoted comment :
Has anyone had one of these for over 3 years ?
Yes, I still use the lifetime 2019 license and still get regular updates.

Also, I bought a new MacBook in November and the license transferred over when I used the standard MacOS data transfer that pops up when you first start your new laptop
May 6, 2022 7:16 AM
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funkdoobiestMay 6, 2022 7:16 AM
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Quote from Knightshade View quoted comment :
It's really not. 2021 will get updates through 2026, so $10/yr if you paid $50 for it when new.... You can't get O365 near that cheap (disclaimer- single user- you can get vaguely close with discounted family plans split among a bunch of computers)





And on the flipside...


Tell us you like running software that hasn't had security updates for years without telling us that Stick Out Tongue
Security updates run at least 10 years. I have Office 2010 on a couple computers and I'm pretty sure it still gets updated. The last update was at least April 2021, I'll have to see when the computer shows.
May 6, 2022 7:19 AM
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funkdoobiestMay 6, 2022 7:19 AM
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Quote from woodygg View quoted comment :
If you're a basic home user, sure. If you're a power user... (especially in the corporate environment) - it's changed quite a bit.
How many power corporate users are buying this because they found it for $50 on Slickdeals?
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May 6, 2022 7:20 AM
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FuschiaWater4022May 6, 2022 7:20 AM
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Quote from missellie View quoted comment :
I bought this one back in January from SoftKeyWorld, total $27.81. And yes, it's still working! https://softkeyworld.com/product/...onal-plus/

Code SPRING22 for 20% off. Also code MEP1 for 35% off.

Edit: Code MEP1 is now 30% off effective 4/14/22.
These people didnt give a key. Just a download link without a key.
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May 6, 2022 9:06 AM
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Bounty44May 6, 2022 9:06 AM
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Quote from FuschiaWater4022 View quoted comment :
These people didnt give a key. Just a download link without a key.
The sketchiest "deal" on Slickdeals. The fact that this site asks for billing information even after selecting PayPal, and the amount of times this thread has been recycled onto the front page really makes me lose trust in Slickdeals.
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May 6, 2022 10:29 AM
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ElenewuserMay 6, 2022 10:29 AM
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Quote from FuschiaWater4022 View quoted comment :
These people didnt give a key. Just a download link without a key.
You should have got a key

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May 6, 2022 10:34 AM
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moosh21bMay 6, 2022 10:34 AM
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EDIT - Hit Submit and for this post and my code arrived...

hmm, no strikethrough?

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ordered half an hour ago, got a receipt (twice), but order is still in "Processing." So much for downloading while I'm asleep! xxxxxxxxxxxx
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May 6, 2022 11:13 AM
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twodapartyMay 6, 2022 11:13 AM
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So after reading through all of this crap is buying through StackSocial at this price going to allow me to have Microsoft Office on my new MacBook Air that I plan on keeping for at least 5 years? Will my Microsoft Office get yanked or not receive updates or anything of the sort because it was purchased through this site? In other words is Microsoft on board with this site selling their software? I would rather not throw away $50 if there is a gray area and I "may" be ok for 5 years.
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May 6, 2022 11:29 AM
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CoralHerring541May 6, 2022 11:29 AM
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I can't remember how many different times I've had to buy Microsoft Office. Finally moved to LibreOffice which is free and open source and it certainly does the job for me. Highly recommend trying it out before giving Microsoft your money.
May 6, 2022 11:57 AM
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jpiernikMay 6, 2022 11:57 AM
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Quote from FuschiaWater4022 View quoted comment :
These people didnt give a key. Just a download link without a key.
Does softkeyworld actually provide a valid key you can redeem on your account
May 6, 2022 1:37 PM
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woodyggMay 6, 2022 1:37 PM
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Quote from funkdoobiest View quoted comment :
How many power corporate users are buying this because they found it for $50 on Slickdeals?
Which of course has nothing to do with your first comment, nor my response. My point stands.
Last edited by woodygg May 6, 2022 at 06:45 AM.
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May 6, 2022 2:19 PM
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KnightshadeMay 6, 2022 2:19 PM
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Quote from funkdoobiest View quoted comment :
Security updates run at least 10 years. I have Office 2010 on a couple computers and I'm pretty sure it still gets updated.
It does not.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-...%20updates.

Quote from Microsoft :
Support for Office 2010 ended on October 13, 2020 and there will be no extension and no extended security updates.


And the 10 year timeframe was true of older software.

It is not true of newer stuff.

Office 2016 was the last office version to be covered under the old 10 year policy- with extended support (security updates) concluding in Oct 2025.

Office 2019 will ALSO reach end of any support in Oct 2025 (with mainstream support ending in 2023).

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/...ffice-2019



And Office 2021 will reach end of any support in Oct 2026- reflecting the new policy of only 5 years of support and security updates.
May 6, 2022 3:04 PM
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NecronMay 6, 2022 3:04 PM
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Quote from PocketsThick View quoted comment :
EDIT: If they have full dark mode Excel, I'd consider upgrading. I'm talking about black cells and white text with a click of a button. In 7 years they were able to at least improve that.... right? Do tell!
I can't speak for this version, but I use M$ Office (365) at work in dark mode & love it! Since this is a 2021 version, I would bet that it includes dark mode, but can't confirm.

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May 6, 2022 3:53 PM
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funkdoobiestMay 6, 2022 3:53 PM
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Quote from Knightshade View quoted comment :
It does not.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-...%20updates.





And the 10 year timeframe was true of older software.

It is not true of newer stuff.

Office 2016 was the last office version to be covered under the old 10 year policy- with extended support (security updates) concluding in Oct 2025.

Office 2019 will ALSO reach end of any support in Oct 2025 (with mainstream support ending in 2023).

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/...ffice-2019



And Office 2021 will reach end of any support in Oct 2026- reflecting the new policy of only 5 years of support and security updates.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-...617a7017ee

April 2021 is past 10 years. actually less than a month shy of 12 years from release date.
Last edited by funkdoobiest May 6, 2022 at 08:56 AM.

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