(In fact, checking prices today to write this piece, I see Amazon is selling Win10 Pro for $95<\/strong>; and Win10 Home for $119!<\/strong> Yup: The Home version actually costs more than the Pro, at least today.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, first point, there’s no need to pay $200.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Second, is it worth even the $100 or so it will actually cost you? Also: Yup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Pro version includes extras not in the Home version, such as access to the Group Policy Editor, full Remote Desktop, Client Hyper-V, better control over the Update process, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a choice, I recommend Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lots more info:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Permalink: https:\/\/langa.com\/?p=3163<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n COMMENT \/ QUESTION<\/strong> on THIS ITEM?<\/strong> See the<\/em> Comment box<\/strong> at bottom of this page!<\/em> I think the only place it still costs that much is at the undiscounted Microsoft Store. With just a little shopping, you’ll find prices half that; and only a small or nonexistent price differential between Home and Pro. 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