Proxmox VE
Open-source virtualization for VMs and containers
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Proxmox VE is an open-source platform that manages KVM VMs, LXC containers, storage and networking from a unified web UI.
- for
- IT teams and enterprises needing on-premise virtualization and container hosting.
- pricing
- paid
Key features
- KVM and LXC support — Run full-virtualized Windows/Linux VMs and lightweight Linux containers on the same host.
- High availability & live migration — Zero-downtime VM migration and dynamic HA clustering for continuous service.
- Software-defined storage — Integrated Ceph, iSCSI, Fibre Channel and shared LVM for scalable block and file storage.
- Backup & disaster recovery — Incremental, encrypted backups with ZFS replication and live restore.
- Networking & security — EVPN, VXLAN, BGP, IPAM and distributed stateful firewall for multi-tenant networks.
- Automation API — REST API, Ansible playbooks, Terraform/OpenTofu support for declarative provisioning.
- Enterprise support plans — Basic, Standard and Premium subscriptions with ticket limits and response-time guarantees.
- Community subscription — Free access to stable updates and enterprise repository without official support tickets.
Use cases
- Consolidating Windows and Linux workloads on a single hypervisor.
- Running container-based microservices alongside traditional VMs.
- Providing HA clustering and live migration for critical production services.
- Implementing scalable software-defined storage with Ceph or ZFS.
- Automating infrastructure provisioning via Terraform or Ansible.
Proxmox VE pricing
- Premium€1,100/socketUnlimited support tickets · 2-hour response time · 24/7 support · Remote SSH support
- Standard€550/socket10 support tickets per year · 4-hour response time · 24/7 support · Remote SSH support
- Basic€370/socket3 support tickets per year · 1 business-day response · Stable updates · Enterprise repository
- Community€120/socketStable updates · Enterprise repository · No ticket support
Proxmox VE vs alternatives
 Proxmox VE |  Terraform |  Pulumi |  Podman |  Vercel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Unified KVM + LXC virtualization platform | Infrastructure as code | Code-first IaC | Daemonless container engine | Frontend hosting platform |
| Pricing | Paid | Free | Free | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Proxmox VE vs Terraform: Terraform is an IaC tool for cloud resources, not a full on-prem virtualization platform.
- Proxmox VE vs Pulumi: Pulumi provides IaC in general-purpose languages, whereas Proxmox VE manages local VMs/containers.
- Proxmox VE vs Podman: Podman runs containers without a daemon, but lacks VM, HA and storage features of Proxmox VE.
- Proxmox VE vs Vercel: Vercel hosts front-end apps; Proxmox VE provides low-level server virtualization and storage.
Proxmox VE FAQ
How many subscriptions are needed?+
One subscription is required for each occupied physical CPU socket; core count does not affect price.
Are features limited by subscription level?+
No, all Proxmox VE features are available at every level; only support ticket allowance and response time differ.
What does response time mean?+
It is the guaranteed first response time for a critical (Severity 1) support request during coverage hours.
Can I purchase without the online shop?+
Yes, you can contact sales or a qualified reseller for custom purchasing arrangements.
What support is included with the Community subscription?+
Community provides access to the Enterprise Repository but no official ticket support; assistance is via the public forum.
Summarized by DevHunt from proxmox.com · Nov 7, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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