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Compare Proxmox VE and VMware vSphere 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.0% 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 plansVMware vSphere
Star Rating
(750)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware vSphereSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that VMware vSphere excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Proxmox VE. Users appreciate its comprehensive features like high availability (HA), distributed resource scheduling (DRS), and robust support services, making it a preferred choice for enterprise environments.
- Users say that Proxmox VE offers impressive enterprise-grade virtualization and containerization capabilities at a lower cost, with features such as clustering, live migration, and built-in backup. This makes it particularly appealing for small businesses looking for powerful solutions without the hefty price tag.
- Reviewers mention that VMware vSphere provides a seamless integration experience with various systems, thanks to its extensive plugin ecosystem and great API support. This flexibility is a significant advantage for enterprises that require compatibility with diverse IT environments.
- According to verified reviews, Proxmox VE is praised for its user-friendly web interface, which simplifies the management of virtual machines and containers. However, some users note that the interface can feel a bit simplistic compared to the more feature-rich offerings of VMware vSphere.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have strong scalability, VMware vSphere edges out with a more robust support system. Users frequently commend VMware's customer service, which is seen as a critical factor for enterprises that rely on consistent uptime and quick issue resolution.
- Users report that Proxmox VE's open-source nature allows for greater customization and integration into existing environments, which is a significant plus for tech-savvy users. However, some users express concerns about the quality of support compared to VMware vSphere, which is often regarded as more reliable in critical situations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum
VMware vSphere
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information availableVMware vSphere
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
30
9.2
329
Ease of Use
8.6
30
8.9
612
Ease of Setup
8.0
25
8.6
554
Ease of Admin
8.6
25
9.0
272
Quality of Support
6.8
20
8.6
306
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
18
8.6
278
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
30
8.1
328
Features by Category
Performance
9.1
11
9.2
165
8.2
10
8.9
163
8.7
9
8.7
167
Functionality
9.4
11
9.2
164
9.1
11
9.1
163
9.2
11
9.0
165
8.2
10
8.9
163
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
7.5
17
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
7.5
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE and VMware vSphere are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
VMware vSphere is categorized as Container Orchestration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware vSphere
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
15.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Government Administration
5.2%
Telecommunications
5.1%
Financial Services
4.9%
Other
64.1%
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 ESXi software free?
4 Comments
NA
ESXi has a free version! Basic features, perfect for personal use or testing. No advanced features or official support, but it's free forever. Paid editions...Read more
What is VMware vSphere standard?
2 Comments
AS
vSphere 7 has been rearchitected with native Kubernetes for application modernization. Developers can’t afford infrastructure that slows them down –...Read more
What is VMware vSphere Hypervisor used for?
2 Comments
AH
Virtual platform to host multiple images on a single machine which has limited resources.Read more
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