In today’s competitive landscape, organizations are seeking cloud management solutions that not only meet their technical and support requirements but also deliver significant cost savings. OpenNebula has recently released a new white paper that explores the key differences between OpenNebula and Proxmox VE, showcasing how OpenNebula distinguishes itself as a powerful and versatile platform specifically designed for enterprise environments.

While Proxmox VE is a capable and popular open source virtualization platform, it suffers from notable limitations for enterprise-scale and complex environments. 

• Its scalability is constrained, offering limited support for large clusters and multi-site deployments. 
• The platform lacks advanced features such as federation, robust multi-tenancy, hybrid cloud integration, and sophisticated automation and orchestration tools. 
• Networking and storage options are relatively basic, and rely on third-party tools for many advanced functionalities. 
• Proxmox doesn’t provide comprehensive enterprise-grade support globally and 24×7, professional services, or enhanced security features.
• Its narrower ecosystem and integration options make it less suited for organizations requiring high scalability, flexibility, and robust multi-cloud management when compared to platforms like OpenNebula.

Moreover, when evaluating pricing models, OpenNebula offers a clear advantage over Proxmox. OpenNebula’s pricing is based on the total number of servers rather than CPU sockets, streamlining cost calculations and making it more predictable and straightforward for organizations.

For example, for a sample infrastructure environment consisting of 10 servers with 4 CPUs each, the associated costs would be:

OpenNebula not only offers a compelling cost advantage but also delivers the comprehensive features essential for managing complex cloud environments. With its globally available support and advanced capabilities, OpenNebula is poised to be the optimal choice for enterprises aiming to elevate their cloud strategy. To learn more about how OpenNebula compares with Proxmox, check out our OpenNebula vs Proxmox: Competitive Product Review and discover the numerous benefits of our solutions.