| Attribute |  ProxmoxOpen source |  HVToolsOpen source |  VMwareOther license |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Primary focus | Run virtual machines and containers on owned hosts | Virtualization & VDI profile for evaluating HVTools | vSphere and Cloud Foundation virtualization, now under Broadcom |
| Deployment | Self-hosted / Web | Not specified | Self-hosted / Web |
| Source model | Open source | Open source | Other license |
| Pricing model | open source | open source | contact sales |
| API available | Yes | Not specified | Yes |
| Windows desktop | Not specified | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Overview | Proxmox VE combines KVM virtual machines and LXC containers in a virtualization platform. | HVTools is listed in Virtualization & VDI; review its current product scope, deployment model and fit before shortlisting. | VMware, a Broadcom division since 2023, provides vSphere/ESXi virtualization and VMware Cloud Foundation, now sold only as per-core subscriptions through partners. |
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ProxmoxOpen sourceHVToolsOpen sourceVMwareOther licenseⓘ Confirm technical details and prices with each vendor before making a decision.