Buying Microsoft Word depends on whether you prefer a one-time purchase or a recurring subscription model. While Microsoft heavily promotes its subscription-based Microsoft 365 , standalone versions like Office 2021 remain available for those who want permanent ownership. Purchase Options & Pricing

: A standalone license that you buy once and own permanently for one PC or Mac. It does not include cloud storage or future feature upgrades.

: This is a monthly or yearly subscription that provides the latest version of Word , along with Excel, PowerPoint, and 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage.