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Proxmox VEXenServer
Freemium

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

 Paid

Commercial licences with a Trial Edition; included in some Citrix subscriptions.

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
  • Mature Xen-based hypervisor
  • Included with several Citrix subscriptions
  • 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
  • Commercial licensing for full use
  • Oriented toward businesses and Citrix environments
Operating system, Self-hosted Operating system
Open source Closed source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: Proprietary
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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