Table summarizing the key differences between Windows 11 Education, Windows 11 Pro, and Windows 11 Enterprise:
| Feature |
Windows 11 Education |
Windows 11 Pro |
Windows 11 Enterprise |
| Target Audience |
Educational institutions |
Professionals and businesses |
Large organizations |
| Domain Join |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Group Policy Management |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Desktop |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| BitLocker Device Encryption |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windows Information Protection (WIP) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Enterprise State Roaming |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Support for Active Directory |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Support for Azure AD |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windows Autopilot |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Credential Guard |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Device Guard |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Microsoft Store for Education |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Education-specific Settings |
Yes |
No |
No |
Windows 11 Education includes tools and settings specifically designed for educational environments, such as the Microsoft Store for Education and various education-specific settings.
Windows 11 Pro is designed for professionals and businesses, offering a robust set of features but lacking some of the advanced security tools found in Enterprise.
Windows 11 Enterprise includes advanced security features like Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection, Credential Guard, and Device Guard, which are not available in Windows 11 Pro or Windows 11 Education. These features provide enhanced protection against sophisticated threats, making Enterprise more suitable for large organizations with stringent security requirements.