Group Policy is available in any version of Windows from Professional and up and doesn't require joining into a domain or a special license. A standalone Window

Group Policy is available in any version of Windows from Professional and up and doesn't require joining into a domain or a special license. A standalone Windows Professional install can effect Group Policy for itself and the policies thereof will be respected. Home also technically has Group Policy, but it's not supposed to and most workarounds to that effect are very janky.