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At a Glance
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Star Rating
(32)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
€ 4,99 month (per CPU)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Star Rating
(53)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Proxmox VE excels in its Virtual Machines (VMs) functionality, scoring a remarkable 9.5, which reviewers mention allows for seamless management and deployment of virtual environments, making it a favorite among small businesses.
  • Reviewers mention that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server shines in Security, achieving a high score of 9.8, with users praising its robust security features that protect enterprise-level applications and data.
  • G2 users highlight Proxmox VE's strong Private Cloud capabilities, scoring 9.3, with reviewers saying it provides excellent flexibility and control for users looking to manage their own cloud infrastructure.
  • Users on G2 report that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server offers superior Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention is particularly beneficial for enterprises needing quick deployment without extensive configuration.
  • Reviewers say that Proxmox VE's OS Integration is impressive, scoring 9.6, allowing for smooth interoperability with various operating systems, which is a significant advantage for users managing diverse environments.
  • Users report that while both products have strong Scalability scores of 9.4, Proxmox VE is particularly noted for its ease of scaling resources in a virtualized environment, which is essential for small businesses experiencing growth.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Proxmox VE
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€ 4,99
month (per CPU)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
No pricing available
Free Trial
Proxmox VE
No trial information available
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
29
9.0
36
Ease of Use
8.6
29
8.8
37
Ease of Setup
8.0
24
9.2
26
Ease of Admin
8.5
24
9.2
27
Quality of Support
6.8
19
8.8
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
17
9.3
24
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
29
10.0
34
Features by Category
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.5
10
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
8
Management
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
8
9.0
10
9.0
13
Performance
9.2
10
9.4
8
8.1
9
8.3
8
8.8
8
8.9
9
Functionality
9.3
10
8.8
8
9.0
10
8.8
10
9.3
10
8.8
10
8.1
9
9.8
10
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
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Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Proxmox VE and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE has no unique categories
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.5%
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Information Technology and Services
38.7%
Computer & Network Security
12.9%
Computer Software
9.7%
Oil & Energy
6.5%
Internet
6.5%
Other
25.8%
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Telecommunications
8.9%
Education Management
8.9%
Higher Education
6.7%
Government Administration
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Patrick F.
PF
Patrick F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The features I like best right now are: ZFS usability - Storage flexibility options Clustering - one to as many servers as you need for your scalable infrastructure Using hardware passthrough Light weight OS Flexibility, install on old and new...

Most Helpful Critical Review
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

I like Suse linux Enterprise Server because of the variety of Custom OS versions for different CPU's like IBM Power and Intel and different applications running on it and also because they deliver both on-premise and cloud-based services. We have Suse Linux...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Maximiliano P.
MP
Maximiliano P.
Verified User in Government Administration

If you are more familiar with RedHat/CentOS you find some annoying differences that you need to get used to (E.G. apache2 vs httpd). Also the GUI experience is resource intensive. But overall no big complaints.

Alternatives
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE Alternatives
VMware vSphere
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Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Alternatives
Red Hat OpenShift
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Discussions
Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE Discussions
Possibility of importing virtual machines from other platforms
2 comments
David F.
DF
While the answer is yes, unfortunately at the time of writing importing ova files for example isn't a gui based thing. An example is here:...Read more
Is proxmox still free?
1 comment
SG
Its still free and great!Read more
What operating system is proxmox?
1 comment
RL
Proxmox VE is a complete operating system based on Debian LinuxRead more
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Discussions
What is SUSE Linux Enterprise Server used for?
1 comment
Luis Richard D.
LD
The string "15.0" appears to be a numerical value rather than text in an unknown language. In English, it can be interpreted as "fifteen point zero" or...Read more
Is Suse an enterprise?
1 comment
Marco Antonio P.
MP
Great system operations, work very well to SAPRead more
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server has no more discussions with answers