Microsoft Office 2024 Standard vs Professional Plus
Both are Office 2024 one-time-purchase suites. Standard includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Professional Plus adds Access and Publisher for power users and small businesses.
Specs at a glance
| Feature | Microsoft Office 2024 Standard | Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €39.99 | €20 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Platforms | — | — |
| License type | Lifetime (one-time purchase) | Lifetime (one-time purchase) |
| Delivery | Instant (email) | Instant (email) |
What is included
Classic Microsoft Office license item
Edition and apps depend on product title
Internet required for activation
Support lifecycle depends on version
Our verdict
Choose Professional Plus if you need Access (databases) or Publisher. Otherwise Standard covers the apps most users need at a lower price.
Frequently asked questions
What apps are in Office 2024 Professional Plus vs Standard?
Standard: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Professional Plus adds Access and Publisher on supported Windows editions.
Does Office 2024 Professional Plus include Teams?
The one-time-purchase suites do not include a full Teams commercial license; Teams is part of Microsoft 365 subscriptions.