Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 — Lifetime Key for PC & Mac
Original price was: $124.99.$75.64Current price is: $75.64.
$75.64 (was $124.99, save 39%) · One-time payment, no subscription · Word, Excel, PowerPoint & OneNote · 1 PC or Mac · Emailed within 1 hour · 30-day money-back guarantee
| Activation Region | Global |
|---|---|
| Brand | Microsoft |
| Delivery | Digital — Email within 1–12 Hours |
| Language | All Languages |
| Installation Type | Digital Download (Product Key) |
| License Type | Retail |
| Platform | Windows or MAC |
| Devices | 1 PC or 1 MAC |
| Version/Edition | 2021 Home & Student |
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Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 is the one-time-purchase edition built for the essentials — Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote — on a single computer, with no email client and no subscription. It’s the most affordable way to own Office 2021 outright, and this license activates on either a Windows PC or a Mac. You pay $75.64 once (list $124.99, save 39%).
What Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 is
It’s the core-apps edition: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote, and nothing you’d pay extra for. The defining trait of microsoft office home and student 2021 is what it leaves out — no Outlook, no Access, no Publisher. That’s deliberate: it’s aimed at people who write, calculate and present, but don’t need business email or databases.
That focus is exactly why it’s the cheapest Office 2021 edition. If your work lives in documents, spreadsheets and slides — at home, at school, or on a Mac — this is the edition that matches, without paying for apps you’ll never open.
Which apps are included
- Word — documents, essays, letters, templates, track changes.
- Excel — spreadsheets, formulas, dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP and charts.
- PowerPoint — presentations, transitions and slideshows.
- OneNote — notebooks for research, class notes and to-do lists.
Not included: Outlook, Access and Publisher. If you need Outlook for email, that’s Home & Business; for Access and Publisher, that’s Professional Plus.
Works on both Windows and Mac
This is a cross-platform license — it activates on one Windows PC or one Mac. The same office home and student 2021 edition exists for both systems, so PC and Mac buyers land on the same product here.
| Platform | What you get | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote for Windows | Installs on Windows 11 and supported Windows 10 builds |
| Mac | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote for Mac | Universal apps — native on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel |
On a Mac, this office home student 2021 mac install runs natively on Apple Silicon — no Rosetta, full native speed. Pick your platform at download; the key activates the matching build.
Who Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 is for
This edition fits students, families and home users who need the classic Office apps without the business extras.
- Students writing essays in Word and building data projects in Excel.
- Families wanting one reliable Office install for homework, budgets and letters.
- Home users who present with PowerPoint but don’t run a business inbox.
- Mac owners who want genuine Office apps as a one-time buy rather than a subscription.
Choose something else if: you need Outlook for email — step up to Office 2021 Home & Business. If you need Access or Publisher, see Office 2021 Professional Plus.
What’s new in Office 2021 over 2019
| New feature | What it does | Why it matters to you |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic arrays in Excel | One formula spills results across a range automatically | Cleaner spreadsheets with less manual copying |
| XLOOKUP function | A single flexible lookup replacing VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP | Faster, more reliable lookups for school and home data |
| Native Apple Silicon (Mac) | Universal app runs natively on M-series Macs | Full speed and battery life on modern Macs |
| Refreshed visuals | Updated look across all apps | A cleaner, more modern workspace |
| Improved performance | Faster launch and file handling | Snappier everyday work |
Office 2021 vs Office 2019 Home & Student
Against its predecessor, the 2021 edition is the clear upgrade of the same license type.
| Home & Student 2021 | Home & Student 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 | 2018 |
| License type | One-time (perpetual) | One-time (perpetual) |
| Apps included | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote |
| Platforms | Windows & Mac | Windows & Mac |
| Excel functions | Dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP | Without these |
| Apple Silicon (Mac) | Native universal app | Runs via Rosetta |
| Security updates until | October 2026 | October 2025 (ended) |
Verdict: Choose 2021 for XLOOKUP, dynamic arrays, native Apple Silicon and support through October 2026. Office 2019 Home & Student only makes sense on a tight budget — its updates have already ended.
Home & Student vs Home & Business vs Professional Plus
The quick way to place this edition: no Outlook, no Access, no Publisher — and the lowest price of the three.
| Edition | Apps | Outlook? | Access/Publisher? | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home & Student 2021 | Word, Excel, PPT, OneNote | No | No | $75.64 |
| Home & Business 2021 | + Outlook | Yes | No | $103.54 |
| Professional Plus 2021 | All 7 apps | Yes | Yes | $104.49 |
Verdict: Home & Student is the cheapest and simplest. Only move up if you specifically need Outlook (Home & Business) or a database and publishing tools (Professional Plus).
How this compares to Microsoft 365
This is a one-time purchase; Microsoft 365 is a yearly subscription. The perpetual key never expires and gets security updates through October 2026, whereas 365 stays continuously current and adds cloud storage and multi-device rights.
For a cheap, owned copy of a fixed version on one computer, this edition is ideal. If you want the latest features and continuous updates across several devices, a 365 subscription fits better.
More: download, activation, and buying details
How to download and activate
After payment, your key and an official office 2021 home and student download link arrive by email — usually within the hour, and no later than 12 hours. The office 2021 home and student download is the full retail installer straight from Microsoft, so there’s no disc and no third-party software.
- Order and pay by VISA, Mastercard, PayPal, Wise or Payoneer.
- Open the email with your office 2021 home and student product key and download link.
- Choose your platform — the Windows installer or the Mac installer.
- Install, enter your key, and sign in with your Microsoft account to activate.
An invoice is included with every order, and your office 2021 home and student product key stays valid for the lifetime of the computer it’s activated on.
One-time license, plainly
You buy once and the license is yours — no renewal, no recurring charge. It covers one computer, either a Windows PC or a Mac. For a second machine, you’d need a separate key. This is a bilingual digital download, and it works on Windows 11, supported Windows 10 builds, and current macOS versions.
What you’re getting from Zoftis
Every key is a genuine retail license backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 support at Support@zoftis.com, usually answered within the hour. If a key ever fails to activate, we replace it or refund you.
Other versions & editions
- Office 2021 Home & Business — adds Outlook to the same core apps.
- Office 2021 Professional Plus — all seven apps including Access and Publisher.
- Office 2019 Home & Student — the previous version, lower price.
- Office 2024 Home — the current one-time Home edition.
- Office 2021 for Mac (Home & Business) — the Mac edition with Outlook included.
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Features
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021 features
The apps you get
- Word — documents, essays, templates, track changes
- Excel — dynamic arrays, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, charts
- PowerPoint — presentations, transitions, slideshows
- OneNote — notebooks for notes, research and lists
Cross-platform
- Activates on one Windows PC or one Mac
- Mac: universal app, native on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel
- Windows: runs on Windows 11 and supported Windows 10 builds
- Works fully offline once installed and activated
Licensing
- One-time perpetual license — no subscription, no renewal
- Genuine retail key, digital delivery with invoice
- Security updates through October 2026
- Tied to one computer for its lifetime
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Edition | Office 2021 Home & Student |
| Platform | Windows & Mac |
| Devices | 1 PC or 1 Mac |
| License type | Retail — one-time / perpetual (lifetime) |
| Included apps | Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote |
| Not included | Outlook, Access, Publisher |
| Mac chip support | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) & Intel — universal app |
| Region | Global |
| Language | Multi-language / bilingual (select at install) |
| Delivery | Email — key + download link, within 1 hour (max 12 hours) |
| Price | $75.64 (was $124.99, save 39%) |
System Requirements
Windows
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 or Windows 10 (supported builds) |
| Processor | 1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB (64-bit) / 2 GB (32-bit) |
| Disk space | 4 GB available |
| Display | 1280 × 768 resolution |
Mac
| Requirement | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Operating system | One of the three most recent macOS versions |
| Processor | Apple Silicon (M1 or later) or Intel Mac |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Disk space | 10 GB available |
| Display | 1280 × 800 resolution |
Note: Both need internet for download and one-time activation, plus a Microsoft account. Security updates run through October 2026.
FAQs
What is included in Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021?
microsoft office home and student 2021 includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. It does not include Outlook, Access or Publisher — those belong to Home & Business or Professional Plus. It's the core-apps edition.
Does it work on both PC and Mac?
Yes. This license activates on one Windows PC or one Mac — you choose the platform at download. On a Mac it runs as a universal app, native on Apple Silicon. It's a single-computer license, so an office home student 2021 mac install uses one activation, just like Windows.
Is it a one-time purchase or a subscription?
It's a one-time perpetual license — pay $75.64 once and it's yours for the life of the computer, with no renewal. It also receives security updates through October 2026.
Where do I download it?
After purchase we email your key and an official office 2021 home and student download link — the full retail installer from Microsoft, for Windows or Mac. Pick your platform, install, and activate with your key.
Does it include Outlook?
No. Home & Student stops at Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OneNote. If you need Outlook email, the Home & Business edition adds it.
How many devices can I install it on?
One. Your office 2021 home and student product key activates a single PC or a single Mac. For another computer, you'd need a separate key. There's no shared multi-device use with a perpetual license.
Does it work on Windows 11?
Yes. It installs and activates on Windows 11 and on supported Windows 10 builds, as well as current macOS versions on the Mac side.
Is it genuine, and how fast is delivery?
Yes — every key is a genuine retail license with an invoice included. Delivery is by email within the hour (up to 12 hours max), payment is via VISA, Mastercard, PayPal, Wise or Payoneer, and you're covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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