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Compare Proxmox VE and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (37.8% 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 plansSUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Star Rating
(53)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SUSE Linux Enterprise ServerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Proxmox VE excels in its Virtual Machines (VMs) functionality, scoring a remarkable 9.5, while SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, although strong, scores slightly lower in this area, indicating that Proxmox VE may offer a more robust experience for virtualization needs.
- Reviewers mention that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server shines in Security, achieving a high score of 9.8, compared to Proxmox VE's score of 8.3, suggesting that users may find SUSE to be a more secure option for enterprise environments.
- G2 users highlight the ease of setup for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, which scored 9.2, while Proxmox VE scored 8.0, indicating that users may find SUSE to be more user-friendly when it comes to initial installation and configuration.
- Users on G2 report that Proxmox VE offers superior OS Integration with a score of 9.6, which may appeal to those looking for seamless compatibility with various operating systems, whereas SUSE Linux Enterprise Server scored 8.8 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Proxmox VE's Private Cloud capabilities are rated highly at 9.3, making it a strong contender for users focused on private cloud solutions, while SUSE Linux Enterprise Server does not have a comparable score in this specific area.
- Users say that both products are equally scalable, each scoring 9.4, which indicates that either option can effectively handle growth and increased demand, making scalability a non-differentiating factor between the two.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information availableSUSE Linux Enterprise Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
9.0
36
Ease of Use
8.6
27
8.8
37
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
9.2
26
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
9.2
27
Quality of Support
7.0
17
8.8
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
15
9.3
24
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
27
10.0
34
Features by Category
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Management
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
8
Performance
9.4
8
9.4
8
8.3
7
8.3
8
8.6
6
8.9
9
Functionality
9.6
8
8.8
8
9.2
8
8.8
10
9.4
8
8.8
10
8.3
7
9.8
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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
22.2%
Telecommunications
8.9%
Education Management
8.9%
Higher Education
6.7%
Government Administration
6.7%
Other
46.7%
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
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michal S.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Easy manageability, secure supply chain, fast security patches, good customer support, compatibility with other SUSE product, wide support in public clouds
Most Helpful Critical Review
Maximiliano P.
Verified User in Government Administration
If you are more familiar with RedHat/CentOS you find some annoying differences that you need to get used to (E.G. apache2 vs httpd). Also the GUI experience is resource intensive. But overall no big complaints.
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...
Michal S.
Verified User in Telecommunications
Easy manageability, secure supply chain, fast security patches, good customer support, compatibility with other SUSE product, wide support in public clouds
Maximiliano P.
Verified User in Government Administration
If you are more familiar with RedHat/CentOS you find some annoying differences that you need to get used to (E.G. apache2 vs httpd). Also the GUI experience is resource intensive. But overall no big complaints.
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
What is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server used for?
1 comment
LD
The string "15.0" appears to be a numerical value rather than text in an unknown language. In English, it can be interpreted as "fifteen point zero" or...Read more
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server has no more discussions with answers
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