Used Microsoft Publisher licences
Reduce your IT costs with a used Publisher licence
Product catalogues, flyers or image brochures can be easily designed and created with the professional desktop publishing solution Microsoft Publisher (licence required). You can obtain the Publisher licence required to use the software from Soft & Cloud at particularly favourable conditions - and can therefore use the current Microsoft Publisher 2021 version without restrictions.
Features of MS Publisher at a glance
The Microsoft Publisher software, the first version of which was released in 1991, is a desktop publishing software that was developed for designing print products (e.g. flyers, catalogues or brochures), email headlines and product presentations. Greeting cards, calendars, business cards and newsletters can also be designed quickly and professionally with this tool. The familiar user interface (like Microsoft Office) of Publisher 2021 makes it easy for users to get started. The programme is generally much easier to use than comparable applications from other manufacturers.
A large number of templates for different projects are available for a quick start, which can be created and edited in real time thanks to the WYSIWYG process. Even complex layouts with different fonts and additional elements can be easily created and designed. All familiar and common elements such as illustrations, text effects or diagrams from Microsoft Office are available for selection in Publisher and can be imported from other Office applications such as PowerPoint, Word or Visio using drag and drop. Numerous wizards explain the functions to beginners so that they can use Microsoft Publisher productively right from the start and quickly familiarise themselves with every option.
New features of Publisher 2021
The current version of Microsoft Publisher 2021 offers a modernised start interface and revised tabs. This makes it even easier to find and master the various functions of the programme. A new input field in the ‘Colours’ dialogue window allows users to enter colour values in hexadecimal format, which means that conversion to RGB values is no longer necessary. In addition, Microsoft always optimises the security and stability of the programs with new versions and expands the supplied template catalogues.
What is the difference between a used MS Publisher licence and buying a new one?
If you buy a new Publisher licence from Microsoft, the price is significantly higher than the price you pay for a used Publisher licence from Soft & Cloud. This is because we buy licences from companies in the European Economic Area and the EU that are not (or no longer) needed there, for example due to over-licensing, structural changes or a switch to a different software or version.
In 2012, the European Court of Justice ruled in a landmark judgement that software may also be resold by the original purchaser if it can be proven that it is no longer used. This judgement was confirmed in 2013 by the Federal Court of Justice in the last instance. Used software is therefore legal, and buyers of used licences have the same rights as buyers of new licences - provided that the requirements of the Federal Court of Justice for a proper licence transfer are met.
In addition to the obvious difference between a new and a used licence - the price - there is also a second aspect that is just as important for many companies: Microsoft no longer offers a number of applications from the Office family for purchase, but only as a subscription version. At Soft & Cloud, however, you can purchase licences for the current version Microsoft Publisher LTSC 2021, which you can use to install the program on-premise, i.e. on your own hardware. The licence entitles you to unlimited use of the program, which will no longer be developed further by Microsoft from 2026 and will also be removed from Microsoft 365 at the end of the support period.
Buy used Microsoft Publisher 2021
At Soft & Cloud, you can purchase used licences for the current version of Microsoft Publisher LTSC 2021 at favourable conditions - without risk, as the licence transfer has already been certified by TÜVIT for the fifth time and offers you 100% legal and guaranteed audit security. We provide you with professional advice and can also procure and deliver larger quantities quickly.
The licences are delivered within a few hours via the Soft & Cloud download portal. This not only documents the licence transfer in a legally secure manner, but our portal also supports you in managing licences in your company and helps you to avoid expensive over-licensing. All files required for the installation of Publisher are available on the Microsoft website: Enter Publisher Download in the search mask and download the ISO file. You may need to log in with a Microsoft account beforehand.
Do you need one or more licences for Microsoft Publisher 2021? Then simply send your non-binding enquiry to our licence consultant team. Or give us a call to discuss everything directly and personally.
As a standalone application or in an Office package
You can licence Microsoft Publisher as a standalone application if you don't need any other Office programs. Alternatively, Publisher is also available as an integral part of Office 2021 and can be licensed as part of a licence for the entire Office package.
Microsoft has announced that it will no longer develop Publisher from 2026 and will integrate the functions into other Office applications. This is why Publisher is not included in the current Office 2024 package. If you want to use Publisher in the Office package, you will need the previous version Office 2021.
Publisher licence - frequently asked questions and answers
Is Publisher included in Office 365?
The desktop publishing tool Microsoft Publisher can also be booked as a subscription with Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) for companies. After the one-month trial period, monthly fees are charged per user.
Which licence does Publisher include?
The current version Microsoft Publisher 2021 can be licenced as a single application. A Publisher licence is also included in the Microsoft Office 2021 Standard and Microsoft Office 2021 Professional Pro licences. Anyone using the Microsoft 365 subscription service can also licence Publisher there, but only until 2026, when Microsoft will discontinue the programme.
Is Microsoft Publisher free of charge?
Microsoft does not offer this tool for professional desktop publishing free of charge. To use Microsoft Publisher 2021, a licence is required, which you can purchase either individually or as part of an Office 2021 licence. Alternatively, Publisher can also be subscribed to as part of Microsoft 365 and used in the Microsoft Cloud.
Which licence do I need for Publisher?
To use the professional desktop publishing tool Microsoft Publisher 2021, you need to licence the software. Licences for Publisher are available separately, as part of an Office 2021 Standard or Professional Plus licence and as part of a Microsoft 365 subscription.
