BLACK 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 Microsoft Windows Applications 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.