Comparing Windows 11 IoT and Windows 10 IoT Operating Systems
The best fit Microsoft OS for industrial devices designed in 2022 and 2023 is Windows 10 IoT LTSC 2021. The Windows 10 platform has been deployed in millions of devices and is tested and proven. Countless security updates and bug fixes have made it incredibly stable and straightforward to integrate.
Features by IoT edition |
Windows 11 IoT enterprise |
Windows 10 IoT enterprise LTSC 2021 |
Windows 10 IoT enterprise LTSC 2019 |
|
Servicing Channel |
3 years |
10 Years |
10 Years |
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Multi-App Assigned Access |
Coming in the future |
Available |
Available |
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Reduced OS Footprint |
Coming in the future |
Available |
Available Limited |
|
ARM64 |
Available |
Available |
Available on GAC |
|
Dual Operator |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
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Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) |
Available with GUI (WSGLg) |
Available |
Not Available |
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GPU Compute Support |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
|
Edge Device Image Builder Tool |
In Preview |
In Preview |
Not Available |
|
Device Update Center (DUC) |
Available |
Available |
Not Available |
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC
The Long Term Service Channel (LTSC) edition will be called Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC. Microsoft has not provided any other information on the LTSC version. Email msembedded@arrowelectronics.com.au to get the latest Windows 11 IoT Enterprise news and updates.
