Apache CloudStack
7.4#2 in cloud infrastructure as a service (cloud iaas) softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Proxmox VE
8.1#1 in virtualization management softwareFrom €120 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
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| Fact | Apache CloudStack | Proxmox VE |
|---|---|---|
| Automation integrations | The integrations catalog lists Puppet, Terraform, Ansible and Chef automation integrations. | Automation options include REST API, Ansible, Terraform, and OpenTofu. |
| Founded | 2008 | 2005 |
| High availability | Management servers can run in a load-balanced multi-node installation and MySQL can use replication for failover. | Proxmox VE includes a high-availability manager that monitors virtual machines and containers and acts automatically when one fails. |
Apache CloudStack plans
- Apache CloudStackFree
Proxmox VE plans
- Proxmox VE softwareFree
- Community€120 a year
- Basic€370 a year
- Standard€550 a year
- Premium€1,100 a year
Pick Apache CloudStack if…
CloudStack is aimed at cloud solution providers, managed service providers, telcos, and enterprises building cloud infrastructure. It suits organizations prepared to operate and secure a self-hosted IaaS platform.
Pick Proxmox VE if…
It suits teams and administrators managing virtual machines and Linux containers on self-hosted servers. Community is described for home labs, training, evaluation clusters, and non-critical workloads; paid support tiers serve different ticket and response needs.