Proxmox VE
8.1#1 in virtualization management softwareFrom €120 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
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VMware Workstation Pro
7.2#5 in virtual machine softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Proxmox VE | VMware Workstation Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Palo Alto, California, United States |
Proxmox VE plans
- Proxmox VE softwareFree
- Community€120 a year
- Basic€370 a year
- Standard€550 a year
- Premium€1,100 a year
VMware Workstation Pro plans
- VMware Workstation ProFree
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.
Pick VMware Workstation Pro if…
It suits developers, IT professionals, students, and enthusiasts who want to run virtualized systems locally. It may also suit users managing VMs connected to vSphere or ESX servers.