There’s no way I’m paying the Microsoft 365 price hike—here’s what I’m doing instead

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Feb 27, 2025 - 15:02
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There’s no way I’m paying the Microsoft 365 price hike—here’s what I’m doing instead

I can’t be the only person who’s noticed that it seems like, well, everything we ‘own’ is actually a rental. Just think about it! You pay monthly fees for everything from your DoorDash, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. And for me, that list also includes Microsoft 365. I’ve had it with the monthly subscriptions, which is why I’m leaving Microsoft 365 behind for this Microsoft Office lifetime license.

I’ve been meaning to invest in a license, but I finally pulled the trigger because Microsoft just announced they’re raising the price of Microsoft 365 for the first time in 12 years. I’m sure glad I did because I now own my favorite productivity apps after paying the one-time fee of $54.97 (down from $219).

My Microsoft 365 subscription is so yesterday

I seriously don’t know why I waited as long as I did to invest in an Office license instead because I seriously love the fact they’re actually mine—and that I’ve eliminated one annoying subscription already.

Sure, this license is a little dated (it’s the 2021 version), but I don’t mind it at all since I’m saving money every month, and I don’t need to be connected to Wi-Fi to use my Microsoft apps. Check out what this Microsoft Office download arrives with to help me accomplish my daily professional and personal tasks:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • Teams
  • OneNote
  • Publisher
  • Access
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All I had to do to get these apps on my device ASAP was to check that my PC met the system requirements for download. Once I hit ‘buy,’ I got an email with a download link and software license key to install this Office license. The only downside? I’ll have to repurchase this download if I ever upgrade my laptop.

Join me and avoid Microsoft 365’s price hike by grabbing this Microsoft Office 2021 lifetime license for Windows for just $54.97 while supplies last. Act while downloads are still available!

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