Volume Licensing Pricing: Windows 11
(Pro or higher) on the device – but the volume license covers the upgrade rights. 4. Windows 11 Pro vs. Enterprise – Pricing Difference | Feature | Pro (OEM/Retail) | Pro (Volume) | Enterprise (Volume) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Base cost (est.) | $150–200 (OEM) | $180–220 | $300–350 (perpetual) | | Subscription option | No (requires base Pro) | No | Yes – $8–10/mo | | Reimaging rights | No | Yes | Yes | | LTSC available | No | No | Yes (with SA) | | Universal Print, AppLocker, DirectAccess | No | No | Yes | Most volume customers buy OEM Pro with new PCs, then add Windows 11 Enterprise E3 subscription or SA upgrade for ~$5–10/user/month. 5. Real-World Pricing Examples (CSP – most common for SMB) From US CSP pricelist (August 2025 estimate):
| SKU | License Type | Approx. Price (USD) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | – Perpetual (w/ SA) | One-time + annual SA | $300 + $90/year SA | | Win11 Ent E3 – Subscription (CSP) | Monthly user SL | $9/user/month | | Win11 Ent E5 – Subscription | Monthly user SL | $17/user/month | | Win11 Ent E3 – EA (3-year) | Annual true-up | ~$84/user/year | windows 11 volume licensing pricing
| Product | Monthly Price (USD) | | :--- | :--- | | Windows 11 Enterprise E3 – User SL | $9.20 | | Windows 11 Enterprise E3 – Device SL | $9.80 | | Windows 11 Enterprise E5 – User SL | $17.50 | | Windows 11 Pro (upgrade subscription) | $6.20 | | Windows 11 Enterprise E3 – Virtual Desktop Access | $5.00 | (Pro or higher) on the device – but