Windows 10 Pro for Workstations vs Enterprise

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Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Explore Windows 11 for Business
Windows devices for business
Is Windows 10 Pro for workstations the same as Enterprise?
Is Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise better?
What is Windows 10 Pro for workstations means?
Is Windows 10 Pro for workstations free?

Windows 10 Pro

A solid foundation for every business.

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations

Designed for people with advanced workloads or data needs.

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Security comparison

Feature	Home Buy now	Pro Buy now	Pro for Workstations Buy Now



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Passwordless sign-in to Windows and Azure.2
Protect your information from accidental or intentional data leaks.3
BitLocker encryption protects your business information even on lost or stolen devices.4
Detects when data becomes corrupt on one of the mirrored drives and uses a healthy copy of your data on other drives to correct and protect data.

Update and compliance comparison

Feature	Home Buy now	Pro Buy now	Pro for Workstations Buy Now
Ease the network impact of monthly quality updates.
Enables peer-to-peer transfer of updates.
Enables IT admins to deploy the latest Microsoft product updates.
Stay up to date with a simple cloud-based service that integrates with System Center Configuration Manager.
Leverage Insider Preview builds, content and tools to explore new features. Learn more

IT Management comparison

Feature	Home Buy now	Pro Buy now	Pro for Workstations Buy Now
Enable organizations to quickly set up and maintain locked down kiosk devices in public spaces or for frontline workers.6Learn more
A secure and uniform means of managing devices.
New devices can easily be set up following a cloud powered pre-configured process.7Learn more
Allows on-premises Active Directory enrolled devices to be joined to Azure Active Directory.8
To find, acquire, distribute, and manage apps for your organization.9
Employees can use their personal devices to access work apps and content without IT help.
Unified, integrated management platform for managing all your endpoints. Learn more

Productivity feature comparison

Feature	Home Buy now	Pro Buy now	Pro for Workstations Buy Now
Fast, comprehensive, local and cloud search, right in the taskbar.11
A fresh approach to the browser, giving you world-class compatibility and performance, control and security from Microsoft, and productivity tools for the web. Learn more
Your personal productivity assistant, now even better. Stay on top of your schedule, save time, and do more with less effort.
Gives individuals and teams the breadth of tools they need to do what matters—faster.
A freeform digital canvas where people, ideas, and content can come together.
OneNote for Windows 10 is always up to date with the latest intelligence and productivity features.
Windows 10 apps designed for mobile devices help users move freely between their phone and PC.12
Windows 10 supports users with diverse accessibility needs and workstyle preferences.
Users can navigate within Windows, write into any text or search box, and take notes quickly.13
Supports the use of network adapters with RDMA to function at full speed with very low latency, while using very little CPU for faster file sharing.
Provides the most demanding apps and data with the performance they require with non-volatile memory modules (NVDIMM-N) hardware.14

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Is Windows 10 Pro for workstations the same as Enterprise?

Windows 10 Enterprise provides all the features of Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, with additional features to assist with IT-based organizations.

Is Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise better?

While Home is a great OS for the average joe, Pro offers more advanced features and built-in security measures that meet the needs of small businesses. On the other hand, if you are looking for more robust security, then Enterprise might be the best choice for you.

What is Windows 10 Pro for workstations means?

Windows 10 Pro for Workstations supports devices with persistent memory¹, the fastest data storage possible on workstations. Persistent memory also keeps your files at hand if you shut down the system.

Is Windows 10 Pro for workstations free?

Users can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro for Workstations from the new Microsoft Store app. Open the Store, search for Pro, then click the result Windows 10 Pro for Workstations. The cost to upgrade will vary. A full license will cost about $205, while an upgrade from Home or Pro will cost about $125.

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