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0patch will provide critical security patches for Office 2021 until at least October 2029.
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0patch Pro costs €24.95 (about $30) per year for individuals; patches are not free.
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It’s a cheaper alternative to buying a new version of Office or subscribing to Microsoft 365.
In a few months, Microsoft will end support for Office 2021. If you want to protect yourself officially, Microsoft recommends buying a newer version of Office or subscribing to Microsoft 365…but only if you want to do these things officially. If you want to continue using Office 2021 without worrying about the lack of security support, Acros Security 0patch has a solution, but it’s not free.
0patch gives users at least three more years of Office 2021 support
You have to pay for it
As noticed NeovinAcros Security is available announced a new product for its 0patch service. With support for Office 2021 ending in just over a month, Acros Security has taken the software under its wing and said that anyone who subscribes to the service can use it for a few more years:
In October 2026, 0patch will “security adopt” Office 2021 and provide critical security patches for this version of Office for at least 3 years – longer if there is market demand. While that alone is a strong alternative to Microsoft’s offerings, it’s a patch jackpot for those using Office on Windows 10, which fell out of free support last October.
The bad news is that these patches aren’t free. The good news is that the price isn’t too bad: the blog post says that the 0patch Pro subscription covers you as an individual and costs €24.95 per year plus tax. It’s $30 a year, and while it’s not free, it’s probably more bang for your buck than buying a new version of Office or signing up for Microsoft 365. On the other hand, now is a great time to try something new.
