Not sure which version of Windows you need? Home, Pro, Enterprise, Workstation — and Windows 10 vs 11 — can be confusing. Answer a few quick questions and we’ll point you to the exact edition that fits, then you can grab a genuine key.
1. What is this Windows license for?
2. Do you need any of these advanced features?
BitLocker drive encryption · Remote Desktop (connect into this PC) · join a company/Azure AD domain · Hyper-V virtualization · Group Policy
3. Windows 11 or Windows 10?
Windows editions compared
Here’s every Windows edition we sell, who each one is best for, and what makes it different. Every key is genuine and delivered instantly on your order confirmation page, backed by our 7-day activation warranty.
Windows Home — best for personal & family PCs
The right choice for the vast majority of home users: browsing, Office, email, streaming and gaming. It has everything a personal PC needs, without the business extras.
You’ll miss (vs Pro): BitLocker, Remote Desktop host, domain join, Hyper-V, Group Policy.
Get it: Windows 11 Home · Windows 10 Home
Windows Pro — best for business, power users & remote work
Everything in Home, plus the features professionals rely on: BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop (connect into your PC), domain / Azure AD join, Hyper-V and Group Policy. If you work from home, run a small business, or want to remote in, choose Pro.
Get it: Windows 11 Pro · Windows 10 Pro
Windows Pro for Workstations — best for server-grade PCs
For high-end hardware: up to 4 CPUs and 6TB of RAM, the ReFS resilient file system, persistent memory and faster file sharing (SMB Direct). Overkill for a normal PC — ideal for CAD, 3D rendering, data science and heavy virtualization rigs.
Get it: Windows 11 Pro for Workstations · Windows 10 Pro for Workstations
Windows Enterprise — best for larger organizations
Everything in Pro, plus advanced security and management for IT-managed fleets (DirectAccess, AppLocker, advanced deployment). Designed for organizations rolling Windows out across many machines.
Get it: Windows 11 Enterprise · Windows 10 Enterprise
Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 — best for fixed-function devices
A special long-term build with no feature updates and no bundled Store apps — built for kiosks, medical equipment, ATMs and industrial machines that must stay unchanged for years. Not meant for everyday desktops.
Get it: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021
Windows Server — best for servers, not desktops
A server operating system for hosting, databases, file/print services, Active Directory domains and virtualization — not for everyday PC use. Pick your edition by workload:
- Essentials — small businesses (up to 25 users / 50 devices). See Server 2019 Essentials, 2016 Essentials.
- Standard — most businesses, light virtualization. See Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016 Standard.
- Datacenter — heavy virtualization & cloud (unlimited VMs). See Server 2025, 2022 Datacenter.
Windows 11 vs Windows 10 — which should you pick?
Windows 11 is the current version and gets all the latest features and security updates. It needs newer hardware (TPM 2.0, an 8th-gen Intel / Ryzen 2000 or newer CPU, Secure Boot). If your PC meets those requirements, choose 11.
Windows 10 still installs, activates and runs perfectly on older machines. Note that Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, so for a brand-new PC we recommend Windows 11 — but if your hardware can’t run 11, or you specifically need 10, it’s still a solid choice.
Good news: the edition is what matters for your key. If you buy Pro, you can install either Windows 11 Pro or Windows 10 Pro with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the real difference between Home and Pro?
Pro adds business and power-user features: BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop (host), domain / Azure AD join, Hyper-V and Group Policy. If you don’t need any of those, Home is all you need.
Do I need Pro just for gaming or Office?
No — Home runs games, Microsoft Office and everything a typical user needs. Choose Pro only if you want the advanced features above.
Can I upgrade Windows Home to Pro later?
Yes. You can move from Home to Pro by entering a Pro key — see our change product key guide. Each key activates one PC.
Is Windows 10 still worth buying?
It still activates and works well on older hardware. For a new PC, Windows 11 is the current version, but Windows 10 remains a valid choice if your machine can’t run 11.