# IBM Informix, Red Hat Virtualization vs Proxmox VE Comparison

| | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 111 | 15 | 36 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (40.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (62.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing | No pricing available | € 4,99 month (per CPU) | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Informix

**Not enough data**

### Red Hat Virtualization


Cons:
- Steep Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### Proxmox VE

Pros:
- Scalability (2 reviews)
- Cost-Effective (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Steep Learning Curve (2 reviews)
- Network Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (79 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (79 reviews) | 8.0 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (56 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 7.0 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.0 (78 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 10.0 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Informix

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Informix Enterprise Edition / Informix Advanced Enterprise Edition

Price: See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing

Description: Various flexible licensing options available, including user, processor/virtual core.




Try Informix for free:
https://ibm.biz/Bdzp7v


[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-informix/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Red Hat Virtualization

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Proxmox VE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: COMMUNITY

Price: € 4,99 month (per CPU)

Key Features:
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | 8.5/10 | 7 |
| **Red Hat Virtualization** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proxmox VE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pay by Usage** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Provision** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Relational Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | 8.8/10 | 81 |
| **Red Hat Virtualization** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proxmox VE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Schema** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACID - Complaint** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Search** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Languages** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Locking** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Concurrency** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Management** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Indexing** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Optimizer** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Database Features

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.5 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stability** | 9.3 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Virtualization** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proxmox VE** | 9.0/10 | 13 |

#### Performance

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat Virtualization** | N/A | N/A |
| **Proxmox VE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to IBM Informix (2):** [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases), [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication)

**Unique to Red Hat Virtualization (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)

**Unique to Proxmox VE (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Informix | Red Hat Virtualization | Proxmox VE | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.9% | 26.7% | 62.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.6% | 33.3% | 28.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.5% | 40.0% | 8.6% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Informix

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.3%
- **Computer Software:** 13.0%
- **Government Administration:** 9.8%
- **Retail:** 5.4%
- **Insurance:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.3%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.6%

#### Red Hat Virtualization

- **Internet:** 20.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Computer Software:** 20.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.7%
- **Semiconductors:** 6.7%
- **Investment Management:** 6.7%
- **Information Services:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7%
- **Automotive:** 6.7%

#### Proxmox VE

- **Information Technology and Services:** 41.2%
- **Computer Software:** 11.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.9%
- **Internet:** 5.9%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.9%
- **International Affairs:** 2.9%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Financial Services:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 5.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM Informix

- [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2280 reviews)
- [MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1675 reviews)
- [Oracle Database](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-database/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1010 reviews)
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- [SAP HANA Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-hana-cloud-2025-10-01/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (621 reviews)
- [Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (907 reviews)
- [MariaDB](https://www.g2.com/products/mariadb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (226 reviews)
- [SQLite](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Teradata Vantage](https://www.g2.com/products/teradata-teradata-vantage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (375 reviews)

### Alternatives to Red Hat Virtualization

- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Oracle VM](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-vm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [XenServer](https://www.g2.com/products/xenserver/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2389 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [VMware ESXi](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-esxi/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (21 reviews)

### Alternatives to Proxmox VE

- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (292 reviews)
- [Oracle VM](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-vm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [SUSE Linux Enterprise Server](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-server/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Virtuozzo](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuozzo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [XenServer](https://www.g2.com/products/xenserver/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [VMware ESXi](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-esxi/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [SQL Server on Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/sql-server-on-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (18 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Informix

- Title: [Version 11.70 - Where should look if I am having problems with triggers via a stored procedure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/version-11-70-where-should-look-if-i-am-having-problems-with-triggers-via-a-stored-procedure) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Rhonda,


First of all you should clearly and at least look at upgrading to version 14.10 xC2, because 11.70 maintenance will stop by March 30th..."
- Title: [Standard 4GL is still a great product, Why don't add new features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/standard-4gl-is-still-a-great-product-why-don-t-add-new-features) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "IBM made a decision long ago to stop adding features to 4GL. You can get modern versions of 4GL from 4Js (Genero) and Querix (Lycia). Both are proper..."
- Title: [How do I program 4GL and Create Mobile Apps.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-program-4gl-and-create-mobile-apps) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Hwee,

Form the feedback I received from several people, the best tools to develop mobile apps are the tools initially designed for that: they need to..."

### Red Hat Virtualization

No discussions available for this product.

### Proxmox VE

- Title: [Possibility of importing virtual machines from other platforms](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12585-possibility-of-importing-virtual-machines-from-other-platforms) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "While the answer is yes, unfortunately at the time of writing importing ova files for example isn't a gui based thing.  An example is here:..."
- Title: [What operating system is proxmox?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-operating-system-is-proxmox) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Proxmox VE is a complete operating system based on Debian Linux"
- Title: [Is proxmox still free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-proxmox-still-free) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Its still free and great!"

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