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Proxmox vs XCP-ng

Proxmox

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Depends
Confidence: Medium

Buy if you have in-house Linux and virtualization skills and want to escape VMware pricing . the core is free, stable, and proven at scale.

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Pick Proxmox when

  • Homelabbers and self-hosters
  • Linux-savvy SMB IT teams
  • VMware refugees after Broadcom price hikes
  • Hosting providers running clusters

When Proxmox is not a fit

  • Teams without Linux sysadmin skills
  • Buyers needing turnkey, vendor-backed support
  • Windows-only shops wanting GUI-only management
  • Guess: orgs needing vendor compliance certifications

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