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Compare Proxmox VE and SQL Server on Virtual Machines 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
No pricing available
Proxmox VE
Star Rating
(30)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
Browse all 4 pricing plansSQL Server on Virtual Machines
Star Rating
(23)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL Server on Virtual MachinesSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Proxmox VE excels in OS Integration with a score of 9.6, allowing seamless integration with various operating systems, while SQL Server on Virtual Machines, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.3. Reviewers mention that this makes Proxmox VE a preferred choice for environments requiring diverse OS support.
- Reviewers mention that Proxmox VE shines in Resource Saving with a score of 9.2, highlighting its efficient use of resources in virtualized environments. In contrast, SQL Server on Virtual Machines, while effective, does not match this efficiency, leading some users to feel that it consumes more resources than necessary.
- G2 users indicate that Proxmox VE has a higher Scalability rating of 9.4, making it suitable for businesses that anticipate growth and need to scale their virtual machines easily. SQL Server on Virtual Machines, while capable, is perceived by some users as less flexible in scaling options.
- Users on G2 report that both products have similar ratings for Ease of Use and Ease of Setup, both scoring 8.6. However, reviewers mention that Proxmox VE's user interface is more intuitive for new users, while SQL Server on Virtual Machines may require a steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with Microsoft products.
- Reviewers mention that Proxmox VE's Quality of Support is rated lower at 7.0 compared to SQL Server on Virtual Machines, which scores 8.6. Users report that they find SQL Server's support more responsive and helpful, particularly for enterprise-level issues.
- Users say that Proxmox VE's Performance Management features, rated at 9.4, are robust, allowing for detailed monitoring and optimization of virtual machines. In contrast, SQL Server on Virtual Machines, while offering solid performance management tools, does not provide the same level of granularity, leading some users to prefer Proxmox VE for performance tuning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information availableSQL Server on Virtual Machines
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
8.9
14
Ease of Use
8.6
27
8.2
14
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
8.3
5
Quality of Support
7.0
17
8.5
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
15
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
27
9.2
14
Features by Category
Performance
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Functionality
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE and SQL Server on Virtual Machines are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
SQL Server on Virtual Machines has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
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
41.4%
Computer & Network Security
13.8%
Computer Software
10.3%
Oil & Energy
6.9%
Internet
6.9%
Other
20.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.0%
Financial Services
15.0%
Education Management
15.0%
Computer Software
15.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.0%
Other
35.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Proxmox VE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Patrick F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The features I like best right now are: ZFS usability - Storage flexibility options Clustering - one to as many servers as you need for your scalable infrastructure Using hardware passthrough Light weight OS Flexibility, install on old and new...
Most Helpful Critical Review
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Extremely easy to setup especially for windows machines.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Patrick F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The features I like best right now are: ZFS usability - Storage flexibility options Clustering - one to as many servers as you need for your scalable infrastructure Using hardware passthrough Light weight OS Flexibility, install on old and new...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Extremely easy to setup especially for windows machines.
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
SQL Server on Virtual Machines has no discussions with answers
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