Executive Summary: The Case for Proxmox Migration
Comprehensive analysis reveals significant cost savings and performance improvements when migrating from VMware to Proxmox VE.
5-Year Cost Comparison
Key Platform Differences
| Aspect | Proxmox VE | VMware vSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing Model | Per socket/year | Per core (72 min) |
| Storage | Ceph (included) | vSAN (extra cost) |
| Networking | Open vSwitch | NSX (extra cost) |
| Backup | PBS (free) | VDP (licensed) |
Interactive Cost Analysis
Calculate costs for your specific environment and see real-time savings projections.
Configuration
Cost Breakdown Comparison
Cluster Size Impact
Performance Benchmarks
Real-world performance comparisons across key virtualization metrics.
Performance Comparison
Multi-Dimensional Analysis
Migration Planning Timeline
Structured approach to planning and executing your VMware to Proxmox migration.
Downtime Calculator
Migration Timeline
Feature Comparison Matrix
Comprehensive side-by-side comparison of Proxmox VE and VMware vSphere capabilities.
Compute Features
Storage Features
Networking Features
Management Features
Licensing Models Comparison
Understanding the licensing structures and costs for both platforms.
Proxmox VE Licensing
Per socket per year subscription model
VMware vSphere Licensing
Per-core subscription model (72-core minimum)
Licensing Complexity Comparison
Migration Success Stories
Real-world examples of successful VMware to Proxmox migrations.
HorizonIQ Migration
Environment: 19-node cluster, 300+ VMs
Key Achievement: Reduced annual costs from $250,000 to $15,000 while maintaining full functionality and improving performance.
"The migration exceeded our expectations. Not only did we save significantly on licensing costs, but we also gained better performance and simplified management."
European Telecom Provider
Environment: Thousands of VMs, enterprise scale
Key Achievement: Phased migration approach with 12 months planning and 6 months execution, minimal service disruption.
"The planning phase was crucial. Taking time to properly train staff and design the new infrastructure paid off during migration."
Cloud Hosting Provider
Environment: 500 VMs, 40TB data
Key Achievement: Live migration capabilities enabled zero-downtime transitions for critical customer workloads.
"Proxmox's live migration feature was a game-changer. We migrated customer VMs without any service interruption."
Migration Success Metrics
ROI Calculator
Calculate your return on investment and build your business case for migration.