Is Lifetime Office Worth Ditching Subscriptions?

Microsoft just dropped a one-time $40 deal for Office Pro 2021—no more yearly fees, just classic Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, forever. For startups and freelancers, does this shift the balance away from cloud subscriptions? Or is the future still all about always-updated, collaborative platforms? Would you trade constant updates for ownership and savings? Let’s debate: is this a smart move or a step back? #Tech #MicrosoftOffice #Productivity