Proxmox VE
8.1#1 in virtualization management softwareFrom €120 a yearFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
VisitProxmox VE vs ZStack
What both publish
| Fact | Proxmox VE | ZStack |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Shanghai, China |
Proxmox VE plans
- Proxmox VE softwareFree
- Community€120 a year
- Basic€370 a year
- Standard€550 a year
- Premium€1,100 a year
ZStack plans
- ZStack CloudFree
- ZStack ZSphereFree
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 ZStack if…
ZStack is for enterprises managing infrastructure in data centers, including organizations building private clouds. Its stated audience includes organizations with high compliance, security, stability or performance requirements.