# Microsoft Software Lifetime License Discounts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/microsoft-office-lifetime-license-discounts
> Updated: 2026-08-01T01:01:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The discounted lifetime license offer that began in mid‑July 2026 for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 continued into early August, with the full suite priced at A$47 (≈US$30) in Australia and $32.97 (≈US$33) in the United States, valid through August 9. The promotion emphasized a one‑time activation tied to the device, offline use and low system requirements.

On August 1, Microsoft expanded the campaign to include Visual Studio Professional 2026, offering a perpetual license for $29.97 in the US (A$42 in Australia) with the same deadline. The announcement highlighted the IDE’s 64‑bit architecture, AI assistance, cross‑platform capabilities and collaboration tools.

The open‑source LibreOffice project publicly questioned the value and support timeline of the Office 2021 lifetime license, noting that Microsoft’s support for the product is approaching its end and raising concerns about long‑term viability.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Microsoft discounts lifetime licenses for Office 2021 and Visual Studio 2026

Microsoft offers lifetime Office 2021 for $33 and Visual Studio 2026 for $29.97 (A$42) until Aug 9, while LibreOffice questions Office’s long‑term support.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/microsoft-office-professional-2021-lifetime-license-offered-at-discounted-prices-in-australia-and-us

### 2026-07-11: Microsoft Office Lifetime Licenses Discounted to $30‑$55

Lifetime Microsoft Office licenses are on sale, with the 2021 version at $29.97 and the 2024 version at $54.99, eliminating subscription fees.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/microsoft-office-lifetime-licenses-discounted-to-3055

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