# Proxmox VE vs Red Hat OpenShift Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Proxmox VE excels in providing a user-friendly experience, particularly with its web interface that simplifies the management of virtual machines and containers. Users appreciate its enterprise-grade features like clustering and live migration without the burden of high costs.
- **Users say** Red Hat OpenShift stands out for its intuitive dashboard, which consolidates essential functions in one place, making orchestration tasks significantly easier. This integrated platform helps teams navigate the complexities of Kubernetes more smoothly.
- **According to verified reviews** , Proxmox VE is praised for its compatibility with a wide range of hardware and its native support for ZFS, making it a flexible choice for small businesses looking to integrate virtualization into their existing environments.
- **Reviewers mention** that Red Hat OpenShift offers robust support for application hosting, particularly for complex deployments like the Maximo application suite. Its capabilities in containerization and deployment pipelines are highlighted as key advantages for enterprise users.
- **G2 reviewers note** that while Proxmox VE has a higher ease of setup rating, some users find its graphical interface a bit simplistic compared to the more polished experience offered by OpenShift, which may appeal more to teams looking for a comprehensive orchestration tool.
- **Users highlight** that Red Hat OpenShift's quality of support is significantly higher than that of Proxmox VE, with many reviewers appreciating the responsive assistance they receive, which is crucial for enterprises that rely on timely support for their operations.



| | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 36 | 303 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (62.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (49.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | € 4,99 month (per CPU) | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Proxmox VE

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

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

### Red Hat OpenShift

Pros:
- Ease of Use (40 reviews)
- Features (36 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (28 reviews)
- Complexity (18 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (84 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (32 reviews) | 8.2 (228 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 7.8 (195 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 8.6 (57 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.0 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Red Hat OpenShift

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Virtualization

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

#### Performance

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

#### Functionality

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

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

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

### Container Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proxmox VE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat OpenShift** | 8.8/10 | 7 |

#### Alerts management

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-mode alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Opimization alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident alerts** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource utilization** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Real-time monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 
| **Performance baseline** | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **API monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resolution automation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (6 reviews) | 
| **Track trends** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 

#### Issue Resolution

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Root cause identification** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Resolution guidance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive identification** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proxmox VE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat OpenShift** | 8.8/10 | 28 |

#### Development

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Development Tools** | Not enough data | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Development Environment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Testing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Database

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 
| **Auto Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | 
| **Backup / Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
| **Storage** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 

#### Infrastructure

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Networking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.2 (25 reviews) | 

### Container Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Proxmox VE** | N/A | N/A |
| **Red Hat OpenShift** | 8.7/10 | 41 |

#### Management

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
| **Network Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (31 reviews) | 
| **File Isolation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (30 reviews) | 

#### Organization

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Packaging ** | Not enough data | 8.6 (33 reviews) | 
| **Container Networking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (33 reviews) | 

#### Development

| Feature | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Developer Toolkit** | Not enough data | 8.5 (27 reviews) | 
| **Architecture** | Not enough data | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 
| **Datacenter** | Not enough data | 8.6 (25 reviews) | 
| **Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


**Unique to Red Hat OpenShift (4):** [Container Monitoring Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-monitoring-tools), [Container Orchestration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-orchestration), [Container Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-management), [Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Proxmox VE | Red Hat OpenShift | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 62.9% | 23.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.6% | 27.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.6% | 49.1% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Red Hat OpenShift

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.8%
- **Financial Services:** 13.7%
- **Banking:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.0%
- **Higher Education:** 4.2%
- **Consulting:** 3.9%
- **Insurance:** 3.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.8%
- **Government Administration:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 29.1%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (391 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)
- [antsle Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/antsle-private-cloud/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (18 reviews)

### Alternatives to Red Hat OpenShift

- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-elastic-container-service-amazon-ecs/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)](https://www.g2.com/products/mirantis-kubernetes-engine-formerly-docker-enterprise/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)](https://www.g2.com/products/google-kubernetes-engine-gke/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (259 reviews)
- [Kubernetes](https://www.g2.com/products/kubernetes/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (157 reviews)
- [AWS Lambda](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1030 reviews)
- [Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-kubernetes-service-aks/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (115 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Run](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-run/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (241 reviews)
- [Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-elastic-kubernetes-service-amazon-eks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (108 reviews)
- [Portainer](https://www.g2.com/products/portainer/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (294 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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!"

### Red Hat OpenShift

- Title: [What is included in Red Hat OpenShift container platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-included-in-red-hat-openshift-container-platform) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "you can deploy your applications and have UI which is more superior to Kubernetes. operator development, etc.. all features of k8s are present in OCP."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/proxmox-ve-vs-red-hat-red-hat-openshift)