Compare Proxmox VE and VMware ESXi 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (38.5% 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 plansVMware ESXi
Star Rating
(14)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware ESXiSummary
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 compatibility with various operating systems, while VMware ESXi, with a score of 9.2, is noted for its robust but slightly less flexible integration capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Proxmox VE offers impressive scalability with a score of 9.4, making it a strong choice for small businesses looking to grow, whereas VMware ESXi, scoring 9.5, is recognized for its enterprise-level scalability, which may be more suited for larger organizations.
- G2 users highlight that Proxmox VE's resource-saving features score 9.2, providing efficient resource management, while VMware ESXi matches this with a score of 9.2, but users note that ESXi's resource allocation can be more complex to manage.
- Users on G2 report that Proxmox VE's data recovery features score 8.6, which is effective but may require more manual intervention compared to VMware ESXi, which scores 8.8 and is praised for its more automated recovery processes.
- Reviewers say that the quality of support for Proxmox VE is rated lower at 7.0, with some users expressing concerns about response times, while VMware ESXi shines with a score of 9.2, with many users praising the prompt and helpful support they receive.
- Users report that Proxmox VE has a strong product direction with a perfect score of 10.0, indicating a clear vision for future updates, while VMware ESXi, with a score of 8.9, is seen as stable but less innovative in its roadmap according to some reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
- Access to Enterprise repository
- Support via community forum
VMware ESXi
No pricing availableFree Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information availableVMware ESXi
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
9.5
13
Ease of Use
8.6
27
9.0
13
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
9.4
13
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
9.0
10
Quality of Support
7.0
17
9.3
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
15
8.5
10
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
27
9.1
13
Features by Category
Performance
9.4
8
9.4
11
8.3
7
8.9
11
8.6
6
8.8
11
Functionality
9.6
8
9.2
10
9.2
8
9.2
10
9.4
8
9.3
10
8.3
7
9.5
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE and VMware ESXi are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
VMware ESXi has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware ESXi
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
30.8%
Telecommunications
15.4%
Food Production
15.4%
Accounting
15.4%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Other
15.4%
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
VMware ESXi
Most Helpful Favorable Review
ANSHUMAN R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It is simplified platform for virtualized environment.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Arthur H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
There is nothing i dislike about using VMWare ESXi.
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...
ANSHUMAN R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It is simplified platform for virtualized environment.
Arthur H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
There is nothing i dislike about using VMWare ESXi.
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
VMware ESXi has no discussions with answers
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