G2 Vendor Directory

Proxmox VE vs. Ubuntu

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricProxmox VE

by Proxmox

Ubuntu

by Canonical Ltd.

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count392,412
Ease of use8.98.9
Ease of setup8.59.1
Quality of support7.78.6
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS84.21052671.034775
Small Business61.5%47.6%
Mid-Market30.8%32.7%
Enterprise7.7%19.7%
Total page views7953,590
Total LLM citations11,2203,733

Proxmox VE

Proxmox Virtual Environment (Proxmox VE) is an open-source server virtualization platform that integrates Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and Linux Containers (LXC) technologies. It enables users to deploy and manage virtual machines and containers through a unified web-based interface, offering a comprehensive solution for enterprise virtualization needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Integrated Virtualization: Combines KVM for full virtualization and LXC for lightweight containerization, allowing flexible deployment of various workloads.

Pros

  • Scalability
  • Maintenance Ease
  • Virtualization Management
  • Integrations
  • Snapshots
  • Features

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the Linux OS that’s made for everyone. Harness the freedom and creativity of open source, from laptops and workstations to servers and IoT devices Published by Canonical, Ubuntu brings you the best of open source, backed by enterprise-grade assurance. Ubuntu delivers a unified and stable experience. Ubuntu serves as an interoperable platform, from the desktop to the edge. Wherever you innovate, you can expect high-performance and the same rich tooling ecosystem. Through community and partnership, we ensure that Ubuntu is always at the cutting-edge.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Linux/Ubuntu OS
  • Open Source
  • User Interface
  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance