Dump the free apps—Office 2024 is worth it at this price

Macworld

TL;DR: Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC for $119.97 (MSRP $149.99) is a pay-once, use-forever upgrade that easily beats free apps—and your patience will thank you.

We’ve all tried the free apps. They’re fine, sort of. Formatting breaks, spreadsheets get weird, and suddenly that “quick document” turns into a time sink. That’s why Microsoft Office still matters—and why this one-time MS Office 2024 Home purchase is such a win.

For a one-time $119.97 payment (MSRP $149.99)...