Xen Project vs Proxmox VE: catalog facts
 Xen Project |  Proxmox VE |
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Free Free and open source, developed under the Linux Foundation. |
Freemium Free to download and use under the AGPLv3. Paid subscriptions add the enterprise… |
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Self-hosted |
Linux, Self-hosted |
- Type-1 hypervisor with strong isolation between guests
- Used in servers, embedded and safety-critical systems
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- 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
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- Installed on bare metal, so setup is more involved than desktop VM apps
- Aimed at infrastructure builders rather than casual users
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- 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
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Downloadable app |
Operating system, Self-hosted |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License not stated |
License: AGPL-3.0 |
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No account needed |
No account needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 23, 2026 | Checked September 20, 2026 |
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