Office 2024 Professional Plus Volume License: What It Is & How to Get It

A Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus volume license is the enterprise version of Office 2024, designed for organizations that need to deploy Office across multiple devices. Officially called Office LTSC 2024 (Long-Term Servicing Channel), it is available exclusively through Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements — not retail stores.

If you are an IT administrator deploying Office at scale, this guide explains how volume licensing works, the difference between MAK and KMS activation, and how to obtain licenses. If you need Office for a small team or individual use, we also cover the simpler retail alternative.

Key Takeaways:

• Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus is the volume-licensed version of Office 2024, available only through Microsoft Volume Licensing agreements. It includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access.
• Volume licenses use MAK (one-time activation) or KMS (server-based renewal) activation — not product keys from retail stores.
• For individuals or small businesses without a volume agreement, the retail version of Office 2024 Professional Plus costs $199.99 at The Software City and includes the same apps.

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What Is Office LTSC 2024 Professional Plus?

Office LTSC 2024 (Long-Term Servicing Channel) is Microsoft’s perpetual, volume-licensed version of Office 2024. It is the enterprise counterpart to the retail Office 2024 you buy in stores.

Attribute	Office LTSC 2024 Pro Plus	Retail Office 2024 Pro Plus
Apps	Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access	Same
Feature updates	None after release	None after release
Security updates	5 years (through ~Oct 2029)	5 years (through ~Oct 2029)
Licensing	Volume (per device or per user)	Retail (one key = one device)
Activation	MAK or KMS	Product key via microsoft.com
How to get	Microsoft Volume Licensing	Authorized reseller or Microsoft Store
Minimum purchase	Varies by agreement (typically 5+)	1
Price	Negotiated with Microsoft Partner	$199.99 (The Software City) / $249.99 (Microsoft)

The core apps and features are identical. The difference is the licensing model and deployment method.

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How Does Volume Licensing for Office 2024 Work?

Volume licensing allows organizations to purchase multiple Office licenses under a single agreement, with centralized activation and management.

Activation Methods

MAK (Multiple Activation Key): – Each device activates once through Microsoft’s online servers – Activation is permanent — no renewal needed – Best for: organizations with fewer than 50 devices, remote workers, devices not on corporate network – Activation count is preset based on your volume agreement

KMS (Key Management Service): – Devices activate through an on-premises KMS server on your network – Activation renews every 180 days automatically – Requires minimum 5 Office devices to function – Best for: organizations with 50+ devices on a local network

For a detailed comparison of MAK vs KMS, see our Windows 11 Pro MAK key guide — the same activation concepts apply to Office.

Deployment

Volume-licensed Office uses the Office Deployment Tool (ODT) for installation:

1. Download the Office Deployment Tool from Microsoft
2. Create a configuration XML file specifying edition, language, and update channel
3. Run the tool to download and install Office across devices
4. Activate via MAK or KMS

This differs from retail Office, which uses a simple product key at setup.office.com.

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How Do I Get an Office 2024 Volume License?

Volume licenses are obtained through Microsoft’s licensing programs:

Program	Best For	Minimum
Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA)	Any organization, through a CSP partner	1 license
Enterprise Agreement (EA)	Large enterprises (500+ users)	500 users
Select Plus	Mid-size organizations	250 points
Open License (legacy)	Small businesses — being retired	5 licenses

Steps: 1. Contact a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) or your Microsoft account representative 2. Negotiate terms based on number of licenses needed 3. Purchase the volume license agreement 4. Access your MAK/KMS keys through the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) 5. Deploy using the Office Deployment Tool

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Do I Need a Volume License or a Retail License?

This decision tree helps:

Scenario	Recommendation	Price
1 device	Retail — The Software City	$199.99
2–4 devices	Individual retail licenses	$199.99 each
5–25 devices	Volume license (MCA) or individual retail	Contact CSP or $199.99 each
25+ devices	Volume license (MCA/EA)	Negotiated pricing
50+ devices needing centralized deployment	Volume license with KMS	Negotiated pricing

For most small businesses (1–10 devices): Individual retail licenses from The Software City at $199.99 each are simpler, faster, and often cheaper than setting up a volume licensing agreement. No contracts, no minimum commitments, instant delivery.

Buy Office 2024 Professional Plus — $199.99 at The Software City →

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What Apps Are Included in Office 2024 Professional Plus?

Both the volume and retail versions of Professional Plus include:

App	Purpose
Microsoft Word	Document creation and editing
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheets, formulas, data analysis
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentations and slide design
Microsoft Outlook	Email, calendar, contacts
Microsoft OneNote	Note-taking and organization
Microsoft Publisher	Desktop publishing, brochures, newsletters (Windows only)
Microsoft Access	Database creation and management (Windows only)

Professional Plus is the most complete Office 2024 edition. It includes every Office desktop app Microsoft offers for Windows.

For a comparison of all editions, see our Office 2024 lifetime license guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Need Office 2024 Professional Plus? For 1–4 devices, get genuine retail licenses at $199.99 each from The Software City — no volume agreement needed, instant delivery, authorized Microsoft Partner. For 5+ devices, contact a Microsoft CSP for volume pricing.

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