Tired of Microsoft Office subscriptions? Buy it outright
THE SO WHAT
Perpetual licenses are re-emerging as a pressure valve against subscription creep. If your product’s value doesn’t compound over time, customers will benchmark you against "pay once, keep using" offers like Office 2024 and question your recurring fees.
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