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Proxmox VEOpenVZ
Freemium

Free to download and use under the AGPLv3. Paid subscriptions add the enterprise…

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Free and open source under the GNU GPL.

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
  • Many isolated Linux containers on one server
  • Better hardware utilisation than full VMs
  • 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
  • Linux guests only
  • Server-focused, not a desktop virtualization tool
Operating system, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: GPL
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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