Windows 11 Pro vs. Home
Both editions are genuine, full retail licenses available in this category. The right one to list depends on who your customer is — a home user, or a small business.
| Feature | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Personal / home use | Small business, freelancers, power users |
| BitLocker device encryption | Limited (device encryption only) | Full BitLocker support |
| Remote Desktop (host) | Not available | Included |
| Domain join / Active Directory | Not available | Included |
| Windows Sandbox | Not available | Included |
| Hyper-V virtualization | Not available | Included |
| Group Policy management | Not available | Included |
| Max RAM support | 128 GB | 2 TB |
| Microsoft account requirement (initial setup) | Required | Can be bypassed for local account |
Guidance for your storefront
Personal, single-user devices
Customers buying for a personal laptop or family PC rarely need domain join, Hyper-V, or Remote Desktop hosting — Home covers everything they'll use.
Small business & power-user devices
Anyone running a business, managing multiple devices, using virtual machines, or needing full-disk encryption should be on Pro from the start — upgrading later costs more than buying Pro up front.
Both editions, one wholesale relationship
Both editions are stocked in the Genuine Microsoft Windows and Server Licenses and Keys category at wholesale cost — there's no reason to carry only one. Listing both lets your storefront match the edition to the customer instead of steering everyone toward a single option.
Ready to list both? Apply as a wholesale partner or see the Download & Activation Guide for setup instructions to share with your customers.