Please note: This alternative product is cheaper and does not require a subscription, only CHF 59.  Office 2024 for 5 users

Office Home 2024 - For home and school: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote on 1 device

At home and at school, it’s rarely the “big projects” that eat up time. Most of the time it’s a homework assignment that needs a final polish, a budget spreadsheet that has to be updated quickly, or a presentation that must look right the moment you print it. Office Home 2024 is built for exactly these moments - giving you the familiar desktop apps so you can create, edit, and finish without detours.

The difference is noticeable, but not complicated. You spend less time worrying about whether files open correctly, whether formatting breaks, or whether features are missing because you’re using a limited web version. You open Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or OneNote and simply get it done - on one PC or one Mac, for use at home or for school.

Office Home 2024 continues the former “Home & Student” line. It remains a one-time purchase for one PC or Mac and includes security updates, but no ongoing new features and no automatic upgrades to the next major version like Microsoft 365 subscriptions. When you buy Office Home 2024 at SwissSoftware24, you receive your digital product quickly, including the activation key, the official download link, and a Swiss invoice that meets MWST/VAT requirements. If anything gets stuck during setup, you get clear support so activation and getting started works fast.

Office Home 2024 for PC or Mac as a one-time purchase with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote

Office Home 2024 is a one-time purchase for one PC or one Mac. It includes the classic 2024 desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. The product is intended for non-commercial use and works with Microsoft Teams.

What’s included in the package?

• Word 
  
• Excel 
  
• PowerPoint 
  
• OneNote
  
• Compatible with Microsoft Teams
  

One-time purchase vs Microsoft 365 subscription

• Office Home 2024 is a one-time purchase, installed on 1 PC or Mac.
  
• Microsoft explains that one-time purchases do not include the services that come with Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
  
• Security updates are included; new features and upgrades to the next major version are not included.
  

Installation, activation and internet

• Internet access is required for installation and activation; after that, you can use the desktop apps without a permanent internet connection.
  
• A Microsoft account is required for setup.
  

System requirements

Windows (PC)

• Operating system: Windows 11 or Windows 10
  
• Processor: 1.6 GHz, 2 cores
  
• Memory: 4 GB RAM (64-bit) or 2 GB RAM (32-bit)
  
• Disk space: 4 GB available
  
• Internet connection: required for installation and activation
  
• Display: 1024 x 768
  
• Graphics: DirectX 10 for hardware acceleration
  
• Microsoft account: required
  

macOS (Mac)

• Operating system: macOS, compatible according to Microsoft’s current system requirements
  
• Processor: Mac with a supported macOS version (Microsoft does not specify a separate GHz minimum)
  
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB
  
• Disk space: 10 GB available
  
• Internet connection: required for installation and activation
• Display: 1280 x 800
• Microsoft account: required
  

3. FAQ

Who is Office Home 2024 for?

Office Home 2024 is designed for students and families who want classic Office desktop apps for home or school. Microsoft describes it as a one-time purchase for 1 PC or 1 Mac.

What makes Office Home 2024 different from other Office productivity products?

It provides the classic 2024 desktop versions of the core apps as a one-time purchase. It does not include the additional cloud services that come with Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

What are the most important benefits of Office Home 2024?

You get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote as desktop apps. It’s intended for installation on one PC or one Mac, and for non-commercial use.

Is Outlook included?

No. Microsoft lists Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote as the included apps.

Do I need internet to use Office Home 2024?

For installation and activation, yes. After that, a permanent internet connection is not required to use the installed desktop apps.

Do I need a Microsoft account?

Yes. Microsoft names internet access and a Microsoft account as additional requirements.

Can I install Office Home 2024 on multiple computers?

Microsoft describes the product as a one-time purchase for 1 PC or 1 Mac. If you want to use the apps on multiple devices, Microsoft points to Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

Is Office Home 2024 the newer version of Home & Student?

Yes. In the Microsoft Store, Office Home 2024 is described as “formerly Home & Student”.

You might also like these alternatives to Office 2024 Home

Microsoft 365 Single if you want Office as a subscription, work across multiple devices, and get 1 TB OneDrive for one person.

Office Home & Business 2024 if you prefer a one-time purchase but also need Outlook for email and calendar.

You can find more information about this product here.