I’m not sure I understand your comment...
“ You can buy Microsoft apps as standalone, non-subscription apps. I’m using Excel and Publisher 2000 (Office 2000 standalone apps) no problem under Windows 10 compatibility mode. Apple can’t beat that value.”
Apple includes word processor, presentation, spreadsheet, publishing free with every Mac.
Updates are free.
System software is free.
Best
That concept of free escapes Microsoft app users. I switch between the built-in Apple offerings and the MS Office Suite on my Macs. The Apple apps are pretty good, just as good as the MS stuff. The MS apps cost us money, lots of money, but were needed for swapping work with our jobs. And Apple certainly did beat that value of the MS offerings. You buy a Windows PC, and you get trial use of some apps but you end up paying a lot to add them to your PC. Especially the MS apps. Apple includes apps for free.