In keeping with previous editions of its flagship operating system, Microsoft offers Windows 11 in Home and Professional editions. As their names suggest, the Home edition is aimed at consumers, while the Pro edition is designed for business use.
Windows 11 Home vs. Pro: What's the Difference and Should You Upgrade?
While Windows 11 Pro may seem like the better option given its additional features, the upgrade may not be worth the cost depending on your needs. Let’s take a look at what Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro have to offer.
Windows 11 Home and Pro share many of the same features. That means that no matter which version you choose, you’ll enjoy upgrades like Widgets, Snap Layouts, and the redesigned taskbar.
Where the two versions differ is in built-in features, as Windows 11 Pro has a number of exclusive security and virtualization features that you won’t find in Windows 11 Home. The good news is that most of these tools are only useful to system administrators, so the average user won’t be missing out on any core functionality by skipping the Pro version.
