Quick Take
If you are shopping for office productivity software, the first decision is which edition of Microsoft Office matches the devices you actually use. These four listings show how much the answer can vary: the listed prices run from $28.99 to $159.99, and the group includes a 2024 Home & Business edition for PC or Mac, a Mac-only 2024 Home & Business edition, a 2024 Home product key card, and an Office 2013 license key.
Use the price bars and the decision matrix below to narrow the field, then read the product notes for the details that matter most.
Listed Price Comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| NEW OFFICIAL Microsoft Home and Business 2024 for PC or MAC Lifetime 1 USER | USD 159.99 | |
| NEW Microsoft Office Home 2024 for 1 PC/Mac EP2-06820 Lifetime License Product | USD 150.00 | |
| Microsoft Office Home \& Business 2024 for Mac | USD 144.85 | |
| Microsoft Office Home \& Business H\&B 2013 License Key Medialess North America ZZ | USD 28.99 |
Decision Matrix
| Product | Best for | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| NEW OFFICIAL Microsoft Home and Business 2024 for PC or MAC Lifetime 1 USER | A full current office suite on one PC or Mac | Highest listed price in this group |
| Microsoft Office Home \& Business 2024 for Mac | Mac users who want the same five-app Home \& Business suite on a USB drive | The listing directs it at Mac, not PC |
| NEW Microsoft Office Home 2024 for 1 PC/Mac EP2-06820 Lifetime License Product | PC or Mac users who mainly need Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | The listing names those three apps rather than the full Home \& Business app set |
| Microsoft Office Home \& Business H\&B 2013 License Key Medialess North America ZZ | Shoppers looking for a low listed price on an older Office license key | Office 2013 is much older than the 2024 editions |
Product Notes
NEW OFFICIAL Microsoft Home and Business 2024 for PC or MAC Lifetime 1 USER
If you want a current Microsoft office suite for one PC or Mac, this listing highlights the 2024 edition with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, plus compatibility with Windows 11, Windows 10, or macOS. It is described as a brand-new product key card with a lifetime license, so it does not require a monthly subscription. The main limitation is the listed price: it is the highest of the four options shown. It is also described as a one-user license, so it is not meant for multiple users on one purchase.
Microsoft Office Home \& Business 2024 for Mac
Mac-only buyers get a 2024 Home \& Business edition with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on a USB drive that includes an installation guide and product license. The listing is clear that the item does not come in a sealed box, so the focus is on the software itself. The limitation is OS support: the supported macOS list is the four most recent versions, and older Monterey and Big Sur will run it but Microsoft has dropped updates for them. That makes it a better fit for a Mac on a current operating system.
NEW Microsoft Office Home 2024 for 1 PC/Mac EP2-06820 Lifetime License Product
This brand-new product key card is described as a lifetime license for one PC or Mac, and the listing names Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as the included office applications. It is built for either Windows or Mac, and the retail box format means you receive a product key card rather than a disc. The limitation here is the app set: the listing highlights Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, so a shopper who also wants Outlook or OneNote would need to look at the Home \& Business 2024 editions instead. This makes it a practical choice for document, spreadsheet, and presentation work.
Microsoft Office Home \& Business H\&B 2013 License Key Medialess North America ZZ
This one is for budget-focused shoppers: it is an unused license activation key for the Office Home \& Business 2013 edition, and the title's "medialess" wording means no physical disc is included. At a much lower listed price, it is an affordable way to get an older Office suite, but the 2013 edition is much older than the 2024 options in this comparison. That makes it a reasonable candidate only if you are comfortable with an older version of the software.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For a current full office suite on one PC or Mac: Choose the NEW OFFICIAL Microsoft Home and Business 2024 for PC or MAC Lifetime 1 USER. It includes the full Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote family and lists compatibility with Windows and macOS.
- For a Mac-only setup: Choose the Microsoft Office Home \& Business 2024 for Mac. It delivers the same app family on a USB drive with a lifetime license, and you can check the listing's supported macOS versions against your current Mac.
- For Word, Excel, and PowerPoint on either platform: Choose the NEW Microsoft Office Home 2024 for 1 PC/Mac EP2-06820 Lifetime License Product. It is a brand-new lifetime product key card for one PC or Mac.
- For a low listed price and an older Office edition: Choose the Microsoft Office Home \& Business H\&B 2013 License Key Medialess North America ZZ if an older suite fits your needs.
