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Proxmox VE vs Windows (dockur): catalog facts
Proxmox VE	Windows (dockur)
Freemium Free to download and use under the AGPLv3. Paid subscriptions add the enterprise…	Free The container is free; Windows licensing is the user's responsibility.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
One web interface for KVM virtual machines and LXC containers on the same host Backup, restore and high-availability clustering included rather than sold separately	Automatic Windows download and hands-free installation Near-native speed with KVM acceleration
Dedicated hardware: it is the operating system, not an app you run on your desktop Without a subscription you use the no-subscription repository and see a reminder at each login	Needs a host with KVM support for good performance Windows license terms still apply to the guest
Operating system, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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