Perpetual License is what Microsoft calls paying once for the ongoing use of Microsoft Office.Ĭompared to the ‘subscription’ or annual payment model of Microsoft 365 that Microsoft prefers and has been pushing customers towards. Office 2019 for Windows or Mac are separate versions of Office for anyone who buys the perpetual license. At this stage, it’s probably better to wait and buy Office 2021 rather than Office 2019.

Later in 2021, Office 2019 will be replaced by Office 2021 (for consumers and small businesses) and Office LTSC (volume customers, organizations). Office 2019 is NOT the most up-to-date version of Microsoft Office. Microsoft 365 ‘subscribers’ have a more advanced version of Microsoft Office already. It’s NOT a new version intended for all Microsoft Office users.Īnyone on a Microsoft 365 (was Office 365) plan does NOT need Office 2019. Office 2019 is NOT like past versions such as Office 2016, Office 2013 etc. In other words, you pay for Office as an annual fee.

Do NOT buy Office 2019 if you have Microsoft 365 like Microsoft 365 Family (formerly Home), Microsoft 365 Personal or an enterprise plan.

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