Perpetual Windows Office license with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams for business professionals.
Microsoft Office 2021 Home and Business is a perpetual license edition providing Windows users with the four cornerstone Office applications — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook — plus Microsoft Teams, in a single one-time purchase. Unlike subscription-based Microsoft 365, this edition requires no monthly or annual fees; once purchased, the software is yours indefinitely. It is particularly well-suited for small business owners, self-employed professionals, and individuals who prefer stable, predictable software costs over recurring subscriptions. The license is tied to a single device and cannot be transferred to another machine.
Office 2021 Home and Business for Windows includes all the new features introduced in the 2021 release: Excel gains XLOOKUP and Dynamic Arrays enabling modern formula workflows; Word includes improved track changes and accessibility checker updates; PowerPoint adds new transitions, Presenter Coach improvements, and recording capabilities with video overlay. Outlook 2021 offers faster search powered by Microsoft Search, improved calendar management, and better integration with modern Microsoft 365 accounts when connected. The suite is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 and receives security updates through mainstream support until 2026. Teams is bundled for video calling and collaboration without a separate installation, making this a comprehensive out-of-the-box business productivity solution.
| Component | Minimum Specification | Recommended Specification |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit (v1909+) | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz, 2-core processor | 2.5 GHz+ multi-core |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | SSD with 10 GB+ free |
| Display | 1024x768 | 1920x1080 Full HD |
| Internet | Required for activation | Broadband for Teams |