Effective October 1, 2024, Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 is available for commercial customers. This version offers a stable, long-term solution for businesses needing a fixed feature set. Office LTSC 2024 is designed for organizations that require a static version of Office applications. It is available through volume licensing agreements and provides five years of support under the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.
In this article, you will find out how it compares to Microsoft 365 Apps options, its components and what to look for licensing-wise.
Comparison of Office LTSC 2024 and Microsoft 365 Apps options
As of February 13, 2025, the following table provides a detailed comparison of Office LTSC 2024 and Microsoft 365 Apps options, highlighting their key features and licensing models.
| Office LTSC Standard 2024(1) | Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 | Microsoft 365 Apps for business (300 seat max) |
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise | ||
| Licensing model | Per device | Per device | Per user | Per user | Per device |
| Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Microsoft Access(2) | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Microsoft Copilot, Delve, Sway, Forms, Publisher(2) | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Microsoft 365 Copilot add-on purchase availability | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Install apps on up to 5 PCs or Macs, 5 tablets, and 5 mobile devices | ● | ● | |||
| 1 TB OneDrive cloud storage per user | ● | ● | |||
| Administrator group policy and volume activation | ● | ● | |||
(1) Not available in Enterprise Agreements / Enterprise Subscription Agreements
(2) Windows only
| Office LTSC Standard 2024(1) | Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 | Microsoft 365 Apps for business (300 seat max) |
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise | ||
| Terminal services for remote computers and virtual machines | ● | ● | |||
| Roaming documents and settings | ● | ● | |||
| Microsoft 365 Mobile apps with commercial use rights on up to 5 phones and 5 tablets | ● | ● | |||
| Microsoft 365 on the web | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Always up-to-date | Security updates | Security updates | ● | ● | ● |
| Shared computer activation | See footnote (2) | ● | |||
| FastTrack assistance | ● | ● | |||
| Self-service business intelligence tools in Excel | ● | ● | |||
| Advanced security features | ● | ● | |||
(1) Not available in Enterprise Agreements / Enterprise Subscription Agreements
(2) Shared computer activation available when licensed via Microsoft 365 Business Premium
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Detailed Comparison of Office LTSC 2024 options with Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
| Office LTSC Standard 2024 | Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 | Office LTSC for Mac 2024 | Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise | ||
| Applications | Word | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Excel | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| PowerPoint | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| OneNote | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Outlook | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Publisher | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Access | ● | ● | |||
| Premium Value | Volume Activation | ● | ● | ● | |
| Group Policy(1) | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Shared Computer Activation | ● | ||||
| Use with RDS | ● | ● | |||
| App Telemetry | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Update Controls | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Apply Personal Retention Policies(2) | ● | ●(4) | |||
| Access Site Mailboxes(2) | ● | ●(4) | |||
| Access In-Place Archive Folder(2,3) | ● | ● | ●(4) | ||
| Spreadsheet Controls | ● | ●(4) | |||
| Business Intelligence | ● | ●(4) | |||
| Create IRM Email(2) | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Data Loss Prevention(2) | ● | ●(4) | |||
| Cloud Value | Groups | ● | |||
| Office Deployment Tool | ● | ||||
| Roaming Documents & Settings | ● | ||||
| 1 TB OneDrive for Business | ● | ||||
| Licensing | Licensing Model | Per Device | Per Device | Per Device | Per User |
| License Type | Perpetual(4) | Perpetual(4) | Perpetual(4) | Subscription | |
| PC/Mac Installs(5) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
| iOS/Android Smartphone Installs5 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 | |
| Tablet Installs(5) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5 | |
| Office RT Commercial Rights | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Microsoft 365 for the web | ●(5) | ●(5) | ●(5) | ● |
(1) Allows the organization to push certain configuration settings (security settings, app settings, Active Directory roaming, etc.) for Office to machines logging onto the corporate network.
(2) The editions provide different levels of integration with business productivity servers. Does not include email service or Exchange Server Client Access License.
(3) Archive email from Outlook—no .pst files needed—and set retention policies that automatically archive or delete email. IT admins can centrally manage the In-Place Archive.
(4) Requires additional online service(s)
(5) Software Assurance required.
Which Office LTSC 2024 products are available?
Enterprise administrators can download and deploy Office LTSC 2024 to users within their organization. The following volume licensed Office products are available for devices running Windows:
- Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024
- Office LTSC Standard 2024
- Project Professional 2024
- Project Standard 2024
- Visio LTSC Professional 2024
- Visio LTSC Standard 2024
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Key New Features in the new 2024 version of Office LTSC
- Word: Improved session recovery and accessibility features.
- Excel: New functions and dynamic arrays.
- Outlook: Enhanced meeting options and search capabilities.
- Security: Upgraded security measures and performance improvements.
- Design: Modernized interface for a cohesive user experience.
Licensing Office LTSC Standard / Professional Plus / for Mac 2024
Office LTSC 2024 is available through volume licensing. It does not require a subscription and is ideal for businesses needing a stable, unchanging software environment. Reach out to SCHNEIDER IT MANAGEMENT to guarantee the best licensing scenario for your specific needs.
As of September 23, 2024:
| Commercial Licensing Program | Office LTSC Standard 2024 | Office LTSC Professional Plus 2024 | Office LTSC for Mac 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Customer Agreement | ● | ● | |
| Enterprise Agreement(1) | ● | ||
| Enterprise Subscription Agreement(1) | ● | ||
| Open Value(1) | ● | ● | ● |
| Open Value Subscription(2) | ● | ● | ● |
| Select Plus | ● | ● | ● |
| Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) | ● | ● | ● |
| Enrollment for Education Solutions (Campus/School) | ● |
(1) Office LTSC Professional Plus must be licensed as an enterprise product in an Open Value Organization-wide agreement.
(2) Office LTSC Professional Plus must be licensed as an enterprise product.
Note: Licensing is subject to change as Microsoft constantly updates and changes licensing requirements. Contact us for an individual consultation on Office LTSC 2024 vs. Microsoft 365 Apps.
FAQ
What is Office LTSC 2024?
Office LTSC 2024 is the latest on-premises version of Microsoft’s productivity suite. It includes core applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, tailored for environments with limited internet access or specific compliance requirements.
Who should use Office LTSC 2024?
Organizations needing a fixed feature set and long-term support.
How long is Office LTSC 2024 supported?
Five years under the Fixed Lifecycle Policy.
Does Office LTSC 2024 include all features of Microsoft 365?
No, it includes a subset of features available in Microsoft 365.
More information
You can find the official Microsoft announcement here: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/office-ltsc-2024-is-now-available/ba-p/4244953.
For further information on Office LTSC 2024 you can visit: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/office/ltsc/2024/overview.
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