The most useful software deals on G2A.COM in 2026 cover far more than operating systems.
Windows 11 and Microsoft Office remain major categories, but the current marketplace also includes creative suites such as Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, VPN subscriptions, antivirus packages, PC maintenance tools and specialist utilities for benchmarking and hardware monitoring.
This update replaces several aging recommendations from the original 2024 article. Windows 10 is no longer one of our headline choices after Microsoft ended regular support in October 2025, while Office 2021 reached the end of support in October 2026. For most buyers looking for a current Microsoft setup, Windows 11 and Office 2024 now make more sense as the starting point.
Quick answer: Start with Windows 11 Pro if you need an operating system, Office 2024 for documents and spreadsheets, Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for professional creative work, NordVPN for VPN access, and tools such as CCleaner, AIDA64 or 3DMark for PC maintenance and performance testing.
Popular software on G2A.COM compared
| Software | Category | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 Pro | Operating system | Current Windows PCs and business features |
| Microsoft Office 2024 | Productivity | Word, Excel, PowerPoint and office work |
| Adobe Creative Cloud Pro | Creative | Photo, design, video and professional content creation |
| NordVPN | VPN | Encrypted internet connections across multiple devices |
| Avast Premium Security | Security | General-purpose security suites |
| Bitdefender Antivirus Plus | Security | Dedicated antivirus protection |
| Malwarebytes | Anti-malware | Malware scanning and removal |
| CCleaner Professional | PC utility | Cleanup and maintenance |
| AIDA64 Extreme | Hardware utility | Sensors, diagnostics and system information |
| 3DMark | Benchmarking | Testing gaming and hardware performance |
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro is now the obvious replacement for the Windows 10 entries that dominated the old version of this article. It keeps the Windows 11 desktop and gaming features while adding Pro-oriented tools such as BitLocker, Group Policy and business management options.
For a new compatible PC, Windows 11 is also the more sensible long-term choice because Windows 10 has already reached the end of regular Microsoft support.
WINDOWS 11 PRO
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Use the software landing page to compare available Windows 11 Pro variants, or open the broader search if you want to see additional listings and bundles.
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Microsoft Office 2024
Microsoft Office 2024 is the current one-time-purchase generation for users who want classic desktop productivity software rather than relying entirely on a recurring Microsoft 365 subscription. Depending on the edition, the Office family covers core apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook.
It is a particularly important update for this article because Office 2019 disappeared from support in 2025, while Office 2021 reached the end of support in October 2026. Office LTSC 2024 remains supported considerably longer.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2024
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The landing page groups current Office 2024 variants, while search is useful if you want to compare Home, Home & Business, Standard and Professional listings.
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
Adobe Creative Cloud Pro is the broadest creative package on this list. It brings together more than 20 Adobe applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign and Acrobat Pro, plus Adobe Firefly creative AI features.
It makes most sense for creators who move between several workflows, such as editing photos, producing video, designing graphics and preparing documents, rather than someone who needs only one specialist tool.
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD PRO
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Use the Creative Cloud landing page for a grouped comparison, or search the marketplace if you want to compare different subscription lengths.
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NordVPN
NordVPN is one of the most visible VPN names in the current G2A.COM software and security categories. Its current marketplace listings include options covering PC, Android, Mac and iOS, with several subscription lengths available.
A VPN is most useful when you want an encrypted connection on public or untrusted networks, additional privacy between your device and the VPN endpoint, or one subscription that can cover several everyday devices.
NORDVPN
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The main landing page makes subscription lengths easier to compare. Search is useful when you want to see the full range of current NordVPN listings.
Avast Premium Security
Avast Premium Security remains a prominent security option on the marketplace, with versions designed around different device counts and subscription lengths. Its role is broader than a basic virus scanner, with web and ransomware protection among the features associated with the Premium Security family.
It is worth comparing the available configurations before buying because the useful choice depends heavily on how many devices you actually need to protect.
AVAST PREMIUM SECURITY
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Open a current Avast Premium Security listing or use marketplace search to compare other durations and device-count options.
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus
Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is a more focused choice for buyers primarily interested in malware and threat protection rather than an all-purpose utility suite. Current G2A.COM listings include several device-count and subscription-length configurations.
That makes the family useful for a single Windows PC as well as households that need coverage across more than one machine, depending on the listing selected.
BITDEFENDER ANTIVIRUS PLUS
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Use the landing page to compare Antivirus Plus variants or search Bitdefender if you want to explore the wider security range.
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Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
Malwarebytes focuses heavily on detecting and removing malware such as ransomware, spyware, adware and Trojans. That makes it an easy tool to understand for users who specifically want anti-malware scanning and protection rather than a large productivity or PC-optimization suite.
The current landing page contains multiple durations and device configurations, so it is worth comparing what each listing actually covers before deciding.
MALWAREBYTES
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The landing page groups current Anti-Malware listings, while search can surface additional Malwarebytes software and bundles.
CCleaner Professional
CCleaner Professional belongs to the utility side of the software category rather than security or productivity. Its core use is identifying unnecessary files and helping users maintain a Windows installation, with current editions also adding other maintenance functions depending on the plan.
The G2A.COM landing page currently groups multiple Professional and Professional Plus configurations for different devices and subscription lengths.
CCLEANER PROFESSIONAL
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The software page is useful for comparing Professional variants, while marketplace search gives you a broader view of CCleaner listings.
AIDA64 Extreme
AIDA64 Extreme is aimed at PC enthusiasts who want detailed information about their hardware rather than basic system settings. It can report component details, monitor temperatures, voltages and fan speeds, run CPU and memory benchmarks and perform stability testing.
That makes it particularly useful after a PC upgrade, while troubleshooting cooling, or when you want a sensor dashboard that stays visible during demanding workloads.
AIDA64 EXTREME
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Open the main AIDA64 Extreme page or search the marketplace if you want to compare the current listings directly.
3DMark
3DMark remains one of the most recognizable tools for measuring gaming-oriented PC performance. Its benchmarks cover graphics, CPU performance, stress testing and selected hardware features, while results can be compared against systems using similar components.
It is particularly useful when checking whether a new GPU performs as expected, testing stability after tuning, monitoring temperatures during a sustained load or comparing performance before and after a hardware upgrade.
3DMARK
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The 3DMark landing page collects current versions and marketplace listings, while search can also surface bundles that include other UL benchmark tools.
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What happened to Windows 10, Office 2019 and Office 2021?
They can still appear on the marketplace, but availability is not the same thing as being the best default recommendation for a new setup.
Windows 10 reached the end of regular Microsoft support on October 14, 2025. Eligible systems can use Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates as a temporary transition option, but a compatible new PC should generally be considered around Windows 11 instead.
Office 2021 and Office LTSC 2021 reached the end of support in October 2026. Microsoft identifies Office LTSC 2024 as the current supported on-premises upgrade path for organizations that are not moving to Microsoft 365.
That is why this update focuses on Windows 11 and Office 2024 even though older software can still show up in marketplace search results.
Popular software on G2A.COM FAQ
What software can you find on G2A.COM?
The Software category covers operating systems, office and productivity suites, creative tools, antivirus and internet security software, VPNs, benchmarking utilities and PC maintenance tools.
Why are there both landing-page and search buttons?
A software landing page is useful when G2A.COM groups multiple editions or durations under one title. Search is broader and can surface related editions, bundles and listings that may not sit under exactly the same family page.
Should I still buy Windows 10 or Office 2021?
For a fresh setup, Windows 11 and Office 2024 are usually the more current starting points. Windows 10 has passed its regular support date, and Office 2021 support has also ended. Older software may still be useful for specific compatibility requirements, but those are now specialist cases rather than the default recommendation.
Software deals now cover almost every part of a PC setup
The biggest change since the original 2024 article is not simply that newer versions have appeared. The Software category now makes it easier to shop by use case.
Windows 11 covers the operating system, Office 2024 handles everyday productivity, Adobe Creative Cloud Pro serves creators, NordVPN and security suites cover online protection, while CCleaner, AIDA64 and 3DMark target PC maintenance and enthusiasts. Use each software landing page when you already know what family you want, and the accompanying marketplace search when comparing the broader set of current options.