Compare Proxmox VE and Ubuntu 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
No pricing available
Proxmox VE
Star Rating
(33)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
Browse all 4 pricing plansUbuntu
Star Rating
(2,329)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Ubuntu excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and smooth performance. Users appreciate how easy it is to use for both personal and professional purposes, highlighting the polished GNOME desktop experience as a standout feature.
- Users say Proxmox VE offers robust virtualization capabilities, particularly for those needing enterprise-grade features like clustering and live migration. Reviewers commend its ability to integrate seamlessly into existing environments, making it a strong choice for businesses looking to enhance their infrastructure.
- According to verified reviews, Ubuntu significantly outperforms Proxmox VE in terms of support quality. Users have noted that Ubuntu's support is more responsive and helpful, which is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance for their operations.
- Reviewers mention that while Proxmox VE provides powerful tools for virtualization and containerization, its user interface can feel a bit simplistic. This has led some users to seek more advanced features that they feel are lacking compared to Ubuntu's more polished offerings.
- G2 reviewers highlight Ubuntu's ease of setup as a major advantage, with many users noting a quick and straightforward installation process. In contrast, Proxmox VE users have reported a more complex setup experience, which can be a barrier for those less technically inclined.
- Users express that while both products are open-source, Ubuntu's community and resources are more extensive, providing a wealth of documentation and user support. This can be particularly beneficial for small businesses that may not have dedicated IT staff to troubleshoot issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum
Ubuntu
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information availableUbuntu
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
30
9.0
1,828
Ease of Use
8.6
30
8.7
1,843
Ease of Setup
8.0
25
9.0
856
Ease of Admin
8.6
25
8.7
646
Quality of Support
6.8
20
8.3
1,682
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
18
8.7
565
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
30
9.1
1,737
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.8
38
Not enough data
8.8
37
Management
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.7
36
Not enough data
8.7
38
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.2
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Performance
9.1
11
9.4
72
8.2
10
9.3
69
8.7
9
8.7
69
Functionality
9.4
11
9.3
70
9.1
11
9.0
70
9.2
11
9.2
69
8.2
10
9.4
70
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
8.6
45
Application Support
Not enough data
9.1
42
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
9.0
44
System Capability
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
9.3
38
Security
Not enough data
9.0
40
Not enough data
9.0
40
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.0
185
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
8.7
195
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
8.6
163
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
8.7
170
Security
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
8.5
31
Generative AI - Security Compliance
Not enough data
8.2
36
Not enough data
8.4
34
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE and Ubuntu are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
Ubuntu is categorized as Security Compliance, Cloud Management Platforms, IoT Operating Systems, Operating System, and Container Engine
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ubuntu
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
40.6%
Computer & Network Security
12.5%
Computer Software
9.4%
Oil & Energy
6.3%
Internet
6.3%
Other
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Computer Software
25.3%
Computer & Network Security
5.2%
Higher Education
3.5%
Internet
2.8%
Other
36.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Possibility of importing virtual machines from other platforms
2 Comments
DF
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:...Read more
What operating system is proxmox?
1 Comment
RL
Proxmox VE is a complete operating system based on Debian LinuxRead more
Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?
7 Comments
YW
Hi Avinash,
The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to...Read more
I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?
7 Comments
SS
Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu.Read more
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