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Odin Virtuozzo Containers vs Proxmox VE comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 6, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Odin Virtuozzo Containers
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
19th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Proxmox VE
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the mindshare of Odin Virtuozzo Containers is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Proxmox VE is 17.9%, down from 21.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Ramon Ruiz - PeerSpot reviewer
Significant backup for containers, but the customer service is terrible
Anyone considering this solution should not compare it to the old versions. They should be a partner with Virtuozzo and run all the certifications. Also, they need a good lab to understand the technology and how they can apply that technology conveniently. This is very commercial software. It does not have support, so you will need to be hands-on. I would rate Odin Virtuozzo a six out of 10 overall.
Toby Champion - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensures a robust, user-friendly virtualization platform with seamless VM management, efficient resource allocation and a strong community for support
Improvements are needed for the API. Currently, there are several features inaccessible through the API, necessitating the use of either the WebUI or the command line interface. While the command line interface suffices, it's apparent that efforts are underway to enhance this aspect. In future releases, one potential feature enhancement could be improved remote screen access, allowing users to connect to the screen of another machine more seamlessly. Additionally, integrating with Terraform or providing better support for Terraform workflows might be beneficial, as there seems to be some lacking in that area. There's a minor inconvenience where you have to switch the license file from the open-source community license to an enterprise license.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"When you run templates on the containers on Virtuozzo they have a lot of back-ups."
"It is easier to balance loads across hypervisors if a given container or virtual machine uses more resources than its peers."
"The most valuable feature of Proxmox VE is the speed. Additionally, I can modify the solution if needed because it is open-source and the integration of any kind of API and monitoring is hassle-free."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is performance."
"Some of the most valuable features of Proxmox VE include great performance, particularly in the container environment, and cost-effectiveness."
"The solution's compatibility is very good with multiple operating systems. The moving systems are very good and migration is excellent. These are the most valuable features for us."
"The solution is open source and free to use."
"That the product is free and still has all the features you expect is a huge benefit."
"We can access the product from iPhone 7. It is stable and easy."
 

Cons

"Odin Virtuozzo has poor support and needs to improve."
"I can't speak to any improvements. It is not lacking features."
"We had some challenges with management including volume and storage management. Setting it up properly and making it work, specifically shared storage between the virtual machines, is difficult."
"The only disadvantage of Proxmox VE is that it is a young solution so it does have some bugs."
"The management can be better. It's not like VMware where you can get all clusters on a single dashboard. In VMware, you can literally see all the VMs running in one cluster regardless of the host."
"The process for deployment is complicated."
"Its performance and support can be improved. Currently, there is a cost for support."
"We find it difficult to find the root cause of the issues."
"Proxmox VE needs to make a deal with Veeam. I was also unable to make version upgrades. I have also encountered backup problems."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The license for Odin Virtuozzo is based on consumption on demand."
"Zero - this is a free solution."
"Proxmox is free software, but if you prefer the support and a more rested repository then you can pay for it."
"I am not aware of the licensing cost, but there is a cost for support."
"Proxmox VE is free of cost."
"It is an open-source platform."
"There is an annual license to use Proxmox VE and it is approximately $90. There are not any additional costs."
"The price of the solution is priced low."
"Since Proxmox is open-source, it's freely available."
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Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Sample Customers

OzHosting.com, Triple C, ServerNest, Vastspace, Conetix
Municipality of Trento, SwitchMIA, inDenova, Valmeita City Council, Alpha IT AS, Grupo Inversor Veracruzano S.A.P.I. de C.V. (GRIVER), Laut und Schoen, IT-Services - Hamburg e.K., KMI Learning, Dynacom Tankers Management Ltd., Serwise AG
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