Proxmox VE
Server virtualization software
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€120 per year per CPU socket
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What is Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE is an open-source server virtualization platform that combines KVM-based virtual machines and LXC containers in a single management environment. It is used by IT teams to consolidate servers, run private virtualization clusters, and manage compute, storage, and networking from a web-based interface and API. The platform includes built-in clustering and high availability features and commonly integrates with shared storage such as ZFS, Ceph, NFS, and iSCSI.
Unified VM and container management
Proxmox VE manages both KVM virtual machines and LXC containers from the same web UI and API. This supports mixed workloads without requiring separate management products for different virtualization types. It also provides role-based access control and multi-node management for small to mid-sized clusters.
Built-in clustering and HA
The product includes native clustering capabilities and supports high availability configurations across nodes. Administrators can manage live migration (where supported by storage and configuration) and automate failover behavior using the built-in HA manager. This reduces reliance on external clustering tooling for common virtualization operations.
Flexible storage integration options
Proxmox VE supports multiple storage backends, including local ZFS, Ceph, NFS, iSCSI, and other common enterprise storage approaches. It can be deployed with hyperconverged storage using Ceph for scale-out scenarios or with traditional shared storage for migration and HA. This flexibility helps teams align the platform with existing infrastructure constraints.
Enterprise support requires subscription
While the software is open source, production environments often require a paid subscription for enterprise support and access to the enterprise repository. Organizations that rely on the community repository may face higher operational risk from less conservative update cadences. This can be a procurement and governance consideration for regulated environments.
Ceph operations add complexity
Using Ceph for hyperconverged storage can introduce significant operational overhead, including capacity planning, performance tuning, and failure-domain design. Small clusters can be particularly sensitive to hardware sizing and network design choices. Teams without prior distributed storage experience may need additional training and runbooks.
Smaller ecosystem for integrations
Compared with some large commercial virtualization and cloud ecosystems, Proxmox VE typically has fewer out-of-the-box integrations with third-party enterprise tooling. Integrations for backup, monitoring, and identity may require more configuration work or reliance on community-maintained plugins. This can increase implementation effort in standardized enterprise environments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Community | €120 per year & CPU socket | Access to Enterprise repository; complete feature set; community support. |
| Basic | €370 per year & CPU socket | Access to Enterprise repository; support via customer portal; 3 support tickets/year; response within 1 business day. |
| Standard | €550 per year & CPU socket | Access to Enterprise repository; support via customer portal; 10 support tickets/year; 4‑hour response time; remote SSH support. |
| Premium | €1100 per year & CPU socket | Access to Enterprise repository; unlimited support tickets; 2‑hour response time; remote SSH support; offline subscription key activation. |
Notes: Subscription period is one year and pricing is per occupied CPU socket (physical server). All prices are net (VAT may be added).
Seller details
Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH
Vienna, Austria
2005
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