Office LTSC 2024 is now available

Microsoft 365 provides the cloud-based apps, security, and storage that customers around the world rely on to achieve more in a connected world, and it provides a secure foundation for further advancements using generative AI. Investing in cloud productivity solutions and the AI-driven innovations that support them will continue to be a priority for Microsoft.

However, we recognize that some customer scenarios require a different approach. Some devices should never be connected to the Internet, while others should remain unchanged for years. We are committed to supporting our customers and these scenarios.Earlier this yearWe’ve released a public preview of Microsoft Office Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) 2024. Today, we’re announcing that this next perpetual version of Office is now generally available to commercial and government customers.

Updated solutions for special needs

Office LTSC 2024 provides locked-down versions of familiar productivity tools updated with a subset of added features. Microsoft 365 Apps for Business Over the past three years, new features in this release include dynamic charts and more than a dozen new text and array functions in Excel, improved search and meeting creation options in Outlook, and performance, security, and accessibility improvements. Learn more about the latest news.

Office LTSC 2024 is Supported 5 years Below Fixed life cycle policyAs with previous versions, it can be deployed alongside Microsoft 365 Apps using a common toolset, making it easier for customers to manage hybrid environments.Learn more about how to deploy and manage Office LTSC. Office LTSC 2024 Overview.

Choose the productivity suite that’s right for your organization

Office LTSC 2024 offers many important improvements over previous Office LTSC releases, but the on-premises product does not include the cloud-based capabilities of Microsoft 365 apps, such as real-time collaboration, AI-driven automation, or cloud-enabled security and compliance features. For customers who need additional flexibility in deployment and connectivity, but not a completely separate solution, Microsoft 365 has options that can help. For example: Device-based licensingSimplify management of Microsoft 365 apps in environments where many users share devices, such as computer labs or hospitals. And Extend offline access You can use it to maintain access to Microsoft 365 apps on devices that need to be disconnected from the Internet for up to six months. You also need to have a Microsoft 365 (or Office 365) subscription.Microsoft 365 Copilot; Office LTSC as a separate product is not eligible.

	Microsoft 365 Apps [1]	Office LTSC 2024
Included Apps	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Microsoft Access (Windows only), Microsoft Publisher (Windows only) [2]Sway, Microsoft Forms	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, OneNote, Microsoft Access (Windows only) [3]
Desktop App	Premium apps installed on up to 5 PCs or Macs	Classic app installed on 1 PC or Mac
Mobile App	Create and edit on up to 5 phones + 5 tablets
Web App	Create and edit online
Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on available [4]
Cloud storage	1TB per user
Feature Updates	New features and security updates are available. Current, monthly or semi-annual channel	Security updates only
Shared Device	Activate shared computer or Device-based licensing Available	Device-based licensing only
Connection Requirements	An Internet connection is required for activation, license verification, and to use Internet-based features. Extend offline access You can keep your device disconnected for up to 6 months at a time.	No internet connection required

Embrace the future

Microsoft 365 provides the most secure, productive, and cost-effective solution for most organizations, and Microsoft 365 Copilot helps customers harness the transformative power of AI, especially as we approach Office 2016 and Office 2019 support ends on October 14, 2025For customers still using these solutions, we encourage them to transition to a Microsoft 365 subscription that fits their needs.Small and medium-sized enterprisesorlarger organization. And for scenarios where that isn’t possible, where connectivity is lost and a time-locked solution is needed, this new release reflects our commitment to supporting those needs.

Learn more

Office LTSC 2024 is available today to existing commercial and government volume license customers, along with new on-premises versions of Project and Visio. These products will be generally available to all customers on October 1. We’ll share more details about Office 2024 for consumers in the coming weeks. To learn more about Office LTSC 2024 and how it compares to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, visit: Office LTSC Plan Comparison Page. If your organization is ready to take the next step toward an AI-powered future, Learn how to get started with Microsoft 365 today.

Note:

[1] Applies to Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise and Microsoft 365 Apps for business. All Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites that include desktop apps include everything listed here and more. Learn about the available options.

[2] Microsoft Publisher is shutting down. October 2026.

[3] Microsoft Access is included only in Office LTSC Professional Plus.

[4] Microsoft 365 Copilot is not available in all markets or languages. Customers must have an eligible Microsoft 365 plan to purchase. enterprise or business.