All the Windows 10 editions for your business
Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
For advanced performance.
Windows 10 Pro
A solid foundation for every business.
Windows 10 Enterprise
For organizations with advanced security and management needs.
| Feature | Windows 10 Pro for Workstations | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Enterprise1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Hello for Business2 | |||
| BitLocker and BitLocker to Go3 | |||
| Windows Information Protection4 | |||
| Resilient File Systems (ReFS) | |||
| Windows Defender Credential Guard5 | |||
| Windows Defender System Guard6 | |||
| Windows Defender Application Guard7 | |||
| Windows Defender Application Control | |||
| Windows Defender Exploit Guard8 | |||
| Windows Defender Antivirus | |||
| Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) |
| Feature | Windows 10 Pro for Workstations | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Enterprise1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) | |||
| Windows Update for Business | |||
| Desktop Analytics Upgrade Readiness | |||
| Desktop Analytics Update Compliance | |||
| Desktop Analytics Device Health | |||
| Windows Insider Program for Business | |||
| Express Updates | |||
| Delivery Optimization | |||
| 30 months of support for September targeted releases | |||
| Windows 10 LTSC Access |
| Feature | Windows 10 Pro for Workstations | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Enterprise1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiosk mode | |||
| Windows Shared Devices | |||
| Windows Autopilot | |||
| Cloud Activations | |||
| Hybrid Azure Active Directory Join9 | |||
| Microsoft Store for Business10 | |||
| Mobile Device Management (MDM)11 | |||
| Mobile Application Management (MAM) | |||
| Manage user experiences | |||
| Windows Virtual Desktop Use Rights | |||
| Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)12 | |||
| Microsoft User Environment Virtualization (UE-V) |
| Feature | Windows 10 Pro for Workstations | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Enterprise1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Search in Windows13 | |||
| Windows user experience | |||
| Microsoft Edge | |||
| Cortana14 | |||
| Office 36515 | |||
| Persistent Memory | |||
| SMB Direct | |||
| Microsoft Whiteboard | |||
| OneNote for Windows 10 | |||
| Work across devices16 | |||
| Accessibility | |||
| Windows Ink17 | Microsoft store only |
Windows 10 Enterprise
For organizations with advanced security and management needs.
- 1Some capabilities require a Windows 10 Enterprise E5 license
- 2Windows Hello for Business with biometric authentication requires specialized hardware such as fingerprint reader, illuminated IR sensor, or other biometric sensors depending on the authentication enabled.
- 3Requires TPM 1.2 or greater for TPM-based key protection. BitLocker on Pro editions includes additional customization options and does not require InstantGo devices or devices that pass the Hardware Security Testability Specification test.
- 4WIP requires either Mobile Device Management (MDM) or System Center Configuration Manager to manage settings. These products sold separately. Active Directory makes management easier, but is not required.
- 5Requires UEFI 2.3.1 or greater with Trusted Boot; Virtualization Extensions such as Intel VT-x, AMD-V, and SLAT must be enabled; x64 version of Windows; IOMMU, such as Intel VT-d, AMD-Vi; BIOS Lockdown).
- 6Windows Defender System Guard’s boot time integrity protection requires the use of UEFI 2.3.1 or greater with Secure Boot. The optional remote integrity validation capability using the Windows Defender System Guard cloud service requires TPM 1.2 or greater and a management system that supports remote attestation capabilities (e.g.: Intune and System Center Configuration Manager).
- 7Requires UEFI 2.3.1 or greater with Trusted Boot; Virtualization Extensions such as Intel VT-x, AMD-V, and SLAT must be enabled; x64 version of Windows; IOMMU, such as Intel VT-d, AMD-Vi; BIOS Lockdown.
- 8Exploit Guards Hypervisor Code Integrity (HVCI) feature requires UEFI 2.3.1 or greater with Trusted Boot; Virtualization Extensions such as Intel VT-x, AMD-V, and SLAT must be enabled; x64 version of Windows; IOMMU, such as Intel VT-d, AMD-Vi; BIOS Lockdown.
- 9Devices running Windows desktop operating system, the supported version is the Windows 10 1607 or later. The registration of Windows down-level devices (Windows 7 and 8.1) is not supported for devices using roaming profiles. If you are relying on roaming profiles or settings, use Windows 10. Must be running an up-to-date version of Azure AD Connect.
- 10Available in select markets. Functionality and apps may vary by market and device.
- 11MDM requires an MDM product such as Microsoft Intune or other 3rd-party solutions (sold separately).
- 12Requires either App-V Server (available at no additional cost as part of Windows 10 Assessment and Deployment Kit) or System Center Configuration Manager (sold separately).
- 13Requires Bing for business. Microsoft 365 subscription sold separately.
- 14Cortana available in select markets; experience may vary by region and device. Cortana app required for Android and iOS devices (Requires Android version 4.1.2 or higher, or iPhone 4 with iOS 8.0 or higher).
- 15Microsoft 365 subscription required (sold separately).
- 16Users must link their mobile phone to their PC in PC settings. Users will receive an app from Microsoft which they must download to their mobile phone and follow the setup prompts.
- 17Touch capable tablet or PC required. Pen accessory may be sold separately.
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