Last checked October 29, 2026
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE runs KVM virtual machines and LXC containers on computers you own. The web console covers backups, storage, and moving a machine to another host. The license is AGPL-3.0. It is installed on the server itself, not as a small app on a rented VPS.
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Free plan
The software is free to install. Proxmox also sells a support subscription.
They host it
No hosted price on file.
Run it yourself
You put the app on a computer you control. Hard. You install it on the physical servers that will run the virtual machines. A rented app server is the wrong shape for this.
Who it is for
For small teams and enterprises. It runs on Linux, a computer you control, and the web. License: AGPL-3.0. It is in the Virtual machines group.
What you pay
Free plan: The software is free to install. Proxmox also sells a support subscription. There is no hosted price on file. Run it yourself: Hard. You install it on the physical servers that will run the virtual machines. A rented app server is the wrong shape for this.
How to switch
Compared with VMware. Its price on file: heise, citing a Rimini Street survey published in October 2026, says vSphere 8 general support ends on October 11, 2027.
You only get part of: a paid support option.
How close is it?
A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.
Related alternatives
- Free alternatives to VMware
- XCP-ng: A Xen hypervisor with a separate management app.
- Incus: Containers and virtual machines on Linux, with a simple API.
Free apps in this group
- Incus: Containers and virtual machines on Linux, with a simple API.
- XCP-ng: A Xen hypervisor with a separate management app.
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