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