If you're an experienced Office user, you've probably heard that the latest release of Microsoft Office, 2024, is coming soon. But what is this new version and why should you care? Let me give you a detailed introduction. The...
The Office 2024 LTSC - What is it?
Office 2024 is Microsoft's latest offering for those who prefer a long-term service channel to the Microsoft 365 subscription model. It will be released simultaneously for both Windows and Mac operating systems. The LTSC edition is available for purchase under volume licensing only and is intended specifically for enterprise use. It will of course be available for individual use when used (expected in 1-2 years).
You can think of the LTSC version as the "forever" version - no monthly fees, just a one-time purchase. Like buying a classic vinyl or CD instead of streaming.
What is included in the package?
In the Office 2024 LTSC package, you'll find all the usual applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access and OneNote. You can also optionally select Microsoft Project Professional and Microsoft Visio Professional in this release.
New features and improvements
Now, let's get down to business: the Office 2024 comes with lots of new features.
For example: refined search options in Outlook - because finding lost email shouldn't be a treasure hunt.
And in Excel, new Dynamic Charts and Arrays are among the new features. These new features are like adding a hidden number to your playlist.
Three years of innovation
Here's the deal: Office 2024 includes three years of updates and new features compared to its 2021 predecessor. Just remember, there are no feature updates during the lifecycle of the product, so a database loaded or macro written earlier will definitely run later, no need to worry about it becoming obsolete.
What is missing?
A Microsoft Publisher? Retired. The Teams app? Not pre-installed. You need to download it separately. And you know what? Office LTSC 2024 uses Click-To-Run technology, not the old MSI installation. It's like switching from tape to streaming - elegant and efficient.
When is it available and how much it will cost.
The Office LTSC 2024 will arrive sometime in the second half of 2024 along with the Windows 11 LTSC version. The price of Office 2024 is likely to be around 10% higher than the 2021 version, but as soon as these products are available in the SoftDirect range, we will try to keep prices as low as possible.
Expected prices for the Office 2024 LTSC, if purchased new, directly from Microsoft or a distributor:
- Office Standard 2024 LTSC: approx. 198 000 HUF + VAT
- Office Professional Plus 2024 LTSC: approx. 271 000 HUF + VAT
If you don't want to pay that much for a Office software package, we offer used Office 2021 software available for a fraction of the price: