Yes, you can buy as a standalone product without a subscription . You have three primary ways to acquire it, ranging from buying only the Word app to purchasing it as part of a one-time "lifetime" bundle. 1. Standalone Word Purchase
If you only need Word and none of the other Office apps (like Excel or PowerPoint), you can buy a perpetual license for just the single application. : Available directly from the Microsoft Store . Price : Typically around $79.99 .
: Users who strictly use Word and want to avoid recurring fees. 2. Microsoft Office Home 2024 (One-Time Bundle)