Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise LTSC 2019 Upgrade and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Upgrade may look similar at first glance. So which option is right for you?

Compare Windows 10 Pro / Enterprise LTSC 2019 Upgrade and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Upgrade to find the most cost-effective path to Windows 11 Pro. Learn the key licensing differences, installation and activation process, and why both options deliver the same Windows 11 Pro experience.

If you're deciding which licence best suits your organisation, the comparison below summarises the key differences between the two options.

What does the comparison show?

At first glance, it is clear that both options lead to the same result: Windows 11 Pro.

The installation process, activation, and day-to-day user experience are also the same. The main differences lie in the purchase price, the support lifecycle of Windows 10 Pro, and the way the right to use Windows 11 Pro is described in the licensing documentation.

When should you choose Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Upgrade?

This option is primarily intended for organizations that want the right to use Windows 11 Pro to be explicitly stated in the licensing documentation or require this for their internal compliance or procurement processes.

From a functional perspective, however, it does not provide any additional benefit over the alternative.

When should you choose Windows 10 Pro / Enterprise LTSC 2019 Upgrade?

If your primary goal is to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro at the most cost-effective price, this option is a compelling choice.

The right to use Windows 11 Pro is based on Microsoft's standard upgrade path from Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro. The result is the same operating system, the same features, and the same installation process as with the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 Upgrade option.

Our recommendation

For most organisations, Windows 10 Pro / Enterprise LTSC 2019 Upgrade is the more practical choice.

End user has the right to upgrade Windows 10 Pro to Windows 11 Pro

• the same features,

• the same installation and activation process,

• the same user experience,

• a significantly lower purchase price.