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Microsoft discount sales broaden to Visual Studio

Overview

Following a series of lifetime-license promotions for Windows and Office products throughout mid-2026, discount trends continued into September.

In mid-September, Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus was available via various retailers as a one-time purchase alternative to Microsoft 365 subscriptions. In certain markets, single PC licenses were priced around 486 CZK (approximately 19.99 EUR), while multi-device bundles for three computers were offered for roughly 1,215 CZK. In Australia, the software was listed for A$76, a reduction from the standard A$348 price. These perpetual licenses are tied to specific hardware and do not include cloud storage or continuous feature updates.

By 17 September, significant discounts were reported in the U.S. through 27 September. A bundle featuring Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro was priced at $32.97, compared to a regular price of approximately $418.99. Additionally, Windows 11 Pro was available individually for $9.97, down from its $199 retail price. The Pro version includes enterprise-level features such as BitLocker encryption, Azure AD integration, and Hyper-V, alongside consumer features like Copilot AI integration.

By late September, retailers like StackSocial offered further lifetime license discounts. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus was listed for A$71, reduced from A$356. This version is tied to a single Windows 10 or 11 PC and includes applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but operates offline without cloud storage. Furthermore, a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 was priced at $16.97, down from $229. However, users should note that Microsoft ended support for Office 2019 on October 14, 2025, meaning it no longer receives security updates.

Entities

Microsoft · Godeal24 · StackSocial · Windows 11 Pro · Office 2024 Pro Plus

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Microsoft Office lifetime licenses offered at significant discounts

    Microsoft Office lifetime licenses for the 2024 and 2019 versions are on sale, providing one-time payment alternatives to Microsoft 365 subscriptions for Windows users.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft software deals offer Windows 11 Pro and Office 2021 at discounts

    Microsoft Office Professional 2021 and Windows 11 Pro are available at discounted rates, including a bundle for $32.97 and individual Windows 11 Pro licenses for $9.97, through September 27.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus available via one-time purchase sales

    Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is on sale as a one-time purchase, providing a non-subscription alternative to Microsoft 365 for users seeking perpetual licenses for Windows PCs.

  4. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft offers discounts on Windows 11 and Office software

    Microsoft is offering Windows 11 and Office for Mac starting at $9.97, alongside various pricing options for Microsoft Word, including free web and mobile versions.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus offered in one-time purchase sale

    Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus is being offered via a Godeal24 sale, providing a one-time purchase option for users seeking to avoid recurring subscriptions.

  6. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Godeal24 offers discounts on Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus

    Godeal24 is offering discounted perpetual licenses for Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus, with single PC keys starting at 19.99 €.

  7. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft Office software and training resources

    Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus is available via promotional licensing, alongside various training courses for Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

  8. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Software retailers launch back-to-school sales on Windows and Office

    Retailers CDKeyOffer and Godeal24 have introduced back-to-school sales, offering discounted Microsoft Windows and Office software licenses for students and professionals.

  9. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    Microsoft Office lifetime licenses offered at discounted rates

    Retailers are offering discounted lifetime licenses for Microsoft Office 2024 and 2021, providing a one-time purchase alternative to Microsoft 365 subscriptions for Windows users.

  10. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Microsoft software sale features discounts on Office 2024 and Windows 11

    Keysfan is running a ‘Back to School’ sale on Microsoft software, offering Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro licenses at significant discounts.

  11. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft offers discounts on Windows 11 Pro and Office 2021

    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for $9.97 through August 20, while Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is offered as a lifetime license for $219.99.

  12. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Microsoft offers August discounts on Project and Office software bundles

    Microsoft discounts: Project Professional 2024 lifetime license $48.99 (code Aug25, until Aug 9) and Office Professional 2021 + Windows 11 Pro bundle $32.97 (until Aug 16).

  13. [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
    Microsoft discounts Visual Studio 2026 and Windows 11 Pro licenses

    Microsoft discounts Visual Studio 2026 to $29.97 (until July 26) and Windows 11 Pro to $9.97 (until Aug 2), offering AI tools and security upgrades at steep reduced prices.

  14. [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024 offered at steep discounts across US and Europe

    Microsoft sells lifetime Windows 11 Pro licences for $9.97 in the US and €12‑13 in Europe, while Office 2024 is offered for €16.99, all as limited‑time, subscription‑free discounts.

  15. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Microsoft Announces Deep Discounts on Windows 11 Pro and Office 2021 Licenses

    Microsoft offers Windows 11 Pro for $7.97 (regular $199) until July 19 and Office Professional 2021 for A$40 (regular A$315) in Australia until July 26, both as lifetime licenses.

  16. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Microsoft Windows 11 and Office bundles sold at deep discounts in US and worldwide promos

    Microsoft offers deep‑discount bundles of Windows 11 and Office 2021/2024, with US prices as low as $35 and global back‑to‑school deals under $20.

  17. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Keysoff launches summer discount on Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 licenses

    Keysoff’s summer sale offers permanent Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 licences at discounted rates, with bundles around €30 and up to 62 % off using code BP62.

  18. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft Office Lifetime Licenses Offered at $70 and $30 in July Sale

    Microsoft Office lifetime licenses are discounted to $69.97 for Home & Business and $29.97 for Professional versions, both one‑time purchases, until July 1.

  19. [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac offered lifetime licenses at steep discounts

    Microsoft offers limited‑time lifetime licenses for Office Home & Business on Mac at steep discounts—$19.97 for the 2019 version and $39.97 for the 2021 version—targeting users who prefer a one‑time purchase.

  20. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Microsoft Office Discounts for Mac and PC Users Announced

    Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business is sold for $249.99 as a one‑time suite for PC/Mac, while Office 2021 Home & Business for Mac is on sale for $44.97 until May 31, offering core apps without a subscription.

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