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Proxmox VE vs Unraid: catalog facts
Proxmox VE	Unraid
Freemium Free to download and use under the AGPLv3. Paid subscriptions add the enterprise…	Paid Paid licence with a free trial.
Linux, Self-hosted	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	Mix and match drives of any size Large library of Community Apps Docker templates
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	Requires a paid licence after the trial Not open source
Operating system, Self-hosted	Operating system
Open source	Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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