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At a Glance
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Star Rating
(30)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
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XenServer
XenServer
Star Rating
(48)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that XenServer excels in scalability with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for enterprises looking to expand their virtual environments efficiently. In contrast, Proxmox VE, while still capable, does not match this level of scalability.
  • Reviewers mention that XenServer's OS integration is outstanding, scoring 9.6, which allows for seamless operation with various operating systems. Proxmox VE, although it offers good OS support, does not achieve the same level of integration, which can be a drawback for users needing extensive compatibility.
  • G2 users highlight that XenServer's resource-saving capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.2, which helps organizations optimize their hardware usage. Proxmox VE, while effective, does not provide the same level of resource efficiency, leading to potential higher operational costs.
  • Users on G2 report that XenServer's performance management features are robust, scoring 9.4, allowing for detailed monitoring and optimization of virtual resources. Proxmox VE's performance management is adequate but lacks some advanced features that XenServer offers, which can limit fine-tuning capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that the quality of support for XenServer is rated at 8.1, which is higher than Proxmox VE's 7.0. This difference indicates that users may find more reliable assistance and resources when using XenServer, which can be crucial for troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Users say that while Proxmox VE has a strong entry-level price point at €4.99 per month per CPU, XenServer's pricing structure may be more favorable for larger enterprises due to its scalability and resource management features, making it a better long-term investment despite the initial costs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
COMMUNITY
€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
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XenServer
No pricing available
Free Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information available
XenServer
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
27
8.4
41
Ease of Use
8.6
27
8.5
41
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
8.6
22
8.8
23
Quality of Support
7.0
17
8.1
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
15
8.3
18
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
27
6.9
42
Features by Category
Server VirtualizationHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
9.0
52
Not enough data
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
Proxmox VE
XenServer
XenServer
Proxmox VE and XenServer are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
XenServer
XenServer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
69.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.9%
XenServer
XenServer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
56.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
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%
XenServer
XenServer
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Hospital & Health Care
14.9%
Higher Education
10.6%
Education Management
6.4%
Utilities
4.3%
Other
42.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Patrick F.
PF
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
XenServer
XenServer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stênio P.
SP
Stênio P.
Verified User in Higher Education

This hypervisor offer free resources that are in other paid hypervisors, like live migration, live storage migration, openvswitch with vxlans. It is compatible with cloud orchestrators like CloudStack and OpenStack. It supports paravirtualization, but...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Civil Engineering

Very unrealible for my users. Sometimes they can connect sometimes they can't . Network and equipment are well above minimum requirments but still have major issues

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Discussions
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE Discussions
Possibility of importing virtual machines from other platforms
2 comments
David F.
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
Is proxmox still free?
1 comment
SG
Its still free and great!Read more
What operating system is proxmox?
1 comment
RL
Proxmox VE is a complete operating system based on Debian LinuxRead more
XenServer
XenServer Discussions
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XenServer has no discussions with answers