Office 2024, 2021 or 2019: which version to choose in 2026?
Quick answer
Choose Office 2024: it is the only one of these versions still supported by Microsoft, until 9 October 2029. Office 2021 lost its support on 13 October 2026, and Office 2019 and 2016 on 14 October 2025. They still work, but no longer receive security updates.
End-of-support dates
| Version | Microsoft end of support | Licenciel price |
|---|---|---|
| Office 2024 Professional Plus | 9 October 2029 | €34.90 |
| Office 2021 Professional Plus | 13 October 2026 (ended) | €24.90 |
| Office 2019 Professional Plus | 14 October 2025 (ended) | €19.90 |
| Office 2016 Professional Plus | 14 October 2025 (ended) | €16.90 |
What end of support changes
- No more security fixes: new vulnerabilities are no longer patched.
- Office keeps starting: your files open and save as before.
- No new features: a one-time-purchase version does not get extra features after its release.
What does Office Professional Plus 2024 include?
The suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote, plus Access on Windows. Publisher is no longer part of it. It is a one-time purchase, for one PC, with no subscription.
Our advice
PC connected to the Internet, daily use
Choose Office 2024: it is the version that keeps being updated.
Old PC or software that requires a specific version
An older version may do, preferably offline or without sensitive data.
Several devices or online storage
See our comparison Office 2024 or Microsoft 365.
Frequently asked questions
Does Office 2021 stop working?
No. Office 2021 still opens and works, but Microsoft has not published security updates since 13 October 2026.
Does Office 2024 work on Windows 10?
Microsoft lists it among the supported systems, but Windows 10 itself has not been supported since 14 October 2025.
Does Office 2024 get new features?
No. Office 2024 gets security and quality updates, but no new features after its release.
Office 2024 or Microsoft 365?
Office 2024 is paid for once, for one device. Microsoft 365 is a subscription with online storage and several devices. Our comparison covers both.