How to choose the right Microsoft Office or Windows license according to your needs
How to Choose the Right Microsoft License: Office or Windows Based on Your Needs
You want to equip your PC with a Microsoft operating system or office suite but don’t know which edition to choose? This guide helps you identify the license suited to your profile — individual, professional, or SME — by presenting only the products available on Licence24.ch.
Part 1 — Choosing the Right Windows License
Windows 11 or Windows 10?
From October 2025, Microsoft will no longer release security updates for Windows 10. If your PC is compatible (TPM 2.0, Secure Boot), Windows 11 is recommended to ensure security and longevity.
If your PC is old or incompatible with Windows 11, Windows 10 remains functional short-term, but migration or hardware renewal should be planned.
👉 Check Your PC’s Compatibility with Windows 11
Which Windows Edition to Choose?
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Edition |
For whom? |
Key Features |
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Windows 11 Professional |
Professionals, Freelancers, SMEs |
BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Active Directory, GPO, Hyper-V |
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Windows 11 Home |
Individuals, Home Use |
Full Interface, Microsoft Store, Basic Security |
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Windows 10 Professional |
Pros on PCs Not Compatible with W11 |
BitLocker, Remote Desktop, Active Directory |
|
Windows 10 Home |
Individuals on PCs Not Compatible with W11 |
Daily Use, Maximum Compatibility |
The Simple Rule:
- You Work in a Business, Handle Sensitive Data, or Need Remote Access → Professional Edition
- Personal Use, Browsing, Light Office Work → Home Edition
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Part 2 — Choosing the Right Microsoft Office License
Perpetual Office vs Microsoft 365: What’s the Difference?
On Licence24.ch, all Office licenses offered are perpetual digital licenses: you pay once and use the software indefinitely, with no monthly subscription.
Microsoft 365 (monthly subscription) is not offered on Licence24.ch.
Which Office Version to Choose: 2024, 2021, or 2019?
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Version |
For whom? |
Microsoft Support |
|
Office 2024 |
Latest Version, Recent Features, Integrated AI |
Until 2029 |
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Office 2021 |
Good Balance of Stability and Modernity |
Until 2026 |
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Office 2019 |
Older PCs, Tight Budget |
Ends in 2025 |
The general recommendation is Office 2024 for a new installation — it has the longest Microsoft support and the latest features.
Office for Windows: Which Edition to Choose?
Office 2024 — Windows
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Edition |
Includes |
For whom? |
|
Professional Plus |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Teams, Publisher |
Demanding Professionals and Businesses |
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Standard |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams |
Professionals with Standard Needs |
|
Home and Business |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams |
Individuals and small businesses |
Office 2021 — Windows
|
Edition |
Includes |
For whom? |
|
Professional Plus |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Teams, Publisher |
Professionals and Businesses |
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Standard |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams |
Standard professional use |
|
Home and Business |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams |
Individuals and small businesses |
👉 View Office 2021 for Windows
Office 2019 — Windows
|
Edition |
Includes |
For whom? |
|
Professional Plus |
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher |
Professionals on existing systems |
👉 View Office 2019 for Windows
Office for Mac: which edition to choose?
On Mac, only one edition is available per version: Home and Business, compatible with recent macOS.
It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams depending on the chosen version.
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Version |
Mac availability |
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Office 2024 Home and Business |
✅ Available |
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Office 2021 Home and Business |
✅ Available |
|
Office 2019 Home and Business |
✅ Available |
Part 3 — Development software: Visual Studio
For developers who need a Microsoft integrated development environment:
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Product |
For whom? |
|
Visual Studio 2022 Professional |
Individual developers, .NET, Web, cloud projects |
|
Visual Studio 2022 Enterprise |
Teams, complex projects, advanced testing and collaboration tools |
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Visual Studio 2019 Professional |
Projects on existing environments |
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Visual Studio 2019 Enterprise |
Teams on existing environments |
👉 View Visual Studio 2022 👉 View Visual Studio 2019
Summary — Which license fits your profile?
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Your profile |
Recommended Windows |
Recommended Office |
|
Individual, daily use |
Windows 11 Home |
Office 2024 Home and Business |
|
Independent / Freelancer |
Windows 11 Professional |
Office 2024 Standard or Pro Plus |
|
SME / Business |
Windows 11 Professional |
Office 2024 Professional Plus |
|
Mac user |
— |
Office 2024 Home and Business (Mac) |
|
Older PC not compatible with W11 |
Windows 10 Professional or Home |
Office 2024 or 2021 |
|
Developer |
Windows 11 Professional |
Visual Studio 2022 Pro or Enterprise |
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