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Proxmox Virtual Environment

byProxmox
in Server Virtualization (Transitioning to Server Virtualization Platforms)
4.4

Overview

Product Information on Proxmox Virtual Environment

Updated 17th February 2026

What is Proxmox Virtual Environment?

Proxmox Virtual Environment is an open-source software designed for virtualization management, offering features for deploying and managing virtual machines and containers. The software supports various storage types and clustering capabilities, enabling centralized management of multiple hosts. It provides backup and restoration functions, integrated firewall, and high availability options, addressing the business need for efficient and secure infrastructure operations. The software’s web-based interface allows administrators to oversee resources, monitor performance, and configure access control, facilitating workload consolidation and optimization in IT environments. Proxmox Virtual Environment assists organizations in reliably managing virtualized workloads and supports scalability and resource allocation.

Proxmox Virtual Environment Pricing

Proxmox Virtual Environment is a software offered with an open-source core and provides various subscription plans based on support levels. The pricing model allows users to access the software at no cost, while paid subscriptions are available for enterprise support, access to stable updates, and technical assistance, structured according to the number of physical hosts and required support response time.

Overall experience with Proxmox Virtual Environment

Chief Information Security Officer
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“Great open-source virtualization platform — stable, flexible, and worth every bit of the learning curve”

5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Systems Administrator
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Proxmox Virtual Environment Provides a Good Alternative, Even Though Support Is Lacking”

3.0
Mar 16, 2026
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 17th February 2026

Proxmox Server Solutions develops open-source server software designed to address IT infrastructure needs including virtualization, backup, and email security. The company provides tools such as Proxmox Virtual Environment for virtualization management, Proxmox Backup Server for backup and restoration, and Proxmox Mail Gateway for email security. These products are distributed under the GNU AGPLv3 license, supporting organizations in managing virtual machines, containers, and mail systems efficiently and securely. Proxmox Server Solutions focuses on equipping IT professionals with software to optimize infrastructure deployment and maintenance.

Company Details

Updated 17th February 2026
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2005
Head office location
Vienna, Austria
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.proxmox.com

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Proxmox Virtual Environment Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(44 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
48%
4 Star
45%
3 Star
7%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Chief Information Security Officer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Great open-source virtualization platform — stable, flexible, and worth every bit of the learning curve

    5.0
    Jun 1, 2026
    Been using Proxmox for a while now and overall I'm really happy with it. It handles our workloads well, stays stable even under heavy load, and once you get the hang of the web UI it's pretty straightforward to manage. The upgrade from version 8 to 9 wasn't the smoothest experience, there are quite a few steps involved and things can break if you're not careful, but it's manageable if you prepare well. Solid platform overall, would recommend it to anyone looking for an open-source virtualization solution.
  • Chief Information Security Officer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Great open-source virtualization platform — stable, flexible, and worth every bit of the learning curve

    5.0
    Jun 1, 2026
    Been using Proxmox for a while now and overall I'm really happy with it. It handles our workloads well, stays stable even under heavy load, and once you get the hang of the web UI it's pretty straightforward to manage. The upgrade from version 8 to 9 wasn't the smoothest experience, there are quite a few steps involved and things can break if you're not careful, but it's manageable if you prepare well. Solid platform overall, would recommend it to anyone looking for an open-source virtualization solution.
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User Sentiment About Proxmox Virtual Environment
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Proxmox Virtual Environment Likes & Dislikes

Like

The web interface is clean and easy to navigate once you know your way around. Running VMs is rock solid, workloads run great and I've had very few stability issues. The storage options are really flexible, you can plug in pretty much anything. The clustering and HA features work well and give you peace of mind. And honestly the fact that it's free and open-source with this level of functionality is impressive, it replaces a lot of expensive commercial tools.

Like

The web interface is clean and easy to navigate once you know your way around. Running VMs is rock solid, workloads run great and I've had very few stability issues. The storage options are really flexible, you can plug in pretty much anything. The clustering and HA features work well and give you peace of mind. And honestly the fact that it's free and open-source with this level of functionality is impressive, it replaces a lot of expensive commercial tools.

Like

The web interface is clean and easy to navigate once you know your way around. Running VMs is rock solid, workloads run great and I've had very few stability issues. The storage options are really flexible, you can plug in pretty much anything. The clustering and HA features work well and give you peace of mind. And honestly the fact that it's free and open-source with this level of functionality is impressive, it replaces a lot of expensive commercial tools.

Dislike

I wish Windows-based systems worked better in Proxmox. It is certainly doable, but there are more hoops to jump through while Linux is seamless. Setting up shared storage or HA is a bit more challenging than with leading competition, but it isn't too bad.

Dislike

I wish Windows-based systems worked better in Proxmox. It is certainly doable, but there are more hoops to jump through while Linux is seamless. Setting up shared storage or HA is a bit more challenging than with leading competition, but it isn't too bad.

Dislike

I wish Windows-based systems worked better in Proxmox. It is certainly doable, but there are more hoops to jump through while Linux is seamless. Setting up shared storage or HA is a bit more challenging than with leading competition, but it isn't too bad.