Why are teams comparing Hyper‑V and Proxmox?
As infrastructure strategies evolve, many teams are reassessing the cost of Hyper‑V, its limited container capabilities, and its reliance on Windows-based management layers. Proxmox VE has emerged as a strong open-source hypervisor with built-in clustering, native container support, and powerful automation, without per-core licensing or complex setup.
.If you’re comparing Proxmox vs Hyper‑V, HorizonIQ offers a fully managed Proxmox platform that’s production-ready. We run Proxmox to power hundreds of virtual machines and containers across clustered environments. Whether looking into multi-hypervisor environments or migration, you can benefit from a platform that eliminates licensing lock-in, reduces costs, and natively deploys containers in a fully managed, enterprise-grade environment.
Flexible virtualization starts with Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE gives you the freedom to run both VMs and Linux containers side by side, including full support for Windows VMs. With built-in clustering, high availability, and flat-rate pricing, it’s a flexible, open-source alternative backed by HorizonIQ’s 24/7 support.
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Essential Managed Private Cloud
Our most affordable private cloud environment, adapted for small and medium-sized businesses looking to host their web applications, file sharing and storage, confidential workloads, and more.
Available Features
- Three Nodes with 24 Cores/48 Threads Per Node
- 128GB of RAM Per Node (Upgradeable to 4TB)
- 1TB of Hyperconverged Storage (Higher Capacity Options Available)
- Proxmox VE Hypervisor
- 1x HorizonIQ Virtual Firewall – 10Gbps
Advanced Managed Private Cloud
Our best value private cloud environment for small to medium-sized businesses. Optimized to tackle complex problems such big data analysis, distributed storage, backup, CRM/ERP applications, and more.
Available Features
- Three Nodes with 36 Cores/72 Threads Per Node
- 192GB of RAM Per Node (Upgradeable to 3TB)
- 1TB of Hyperconverged Storage (Higher Capacity Options Available)
- Proxmox VE Hypervisor
- 1x HorizonIQ Virtual Firewall – 10Gbps
Ultimate Managed Private Cloud
Our most powerful private cloud environment for small and medium-sized businesses. Optimized for more demanding computing applications such as basic AI modeling, VDI applications, large databases, and more.
Available Features
- Three Nodes with 48 Cores/96 Threads Per Node
- 256GB of RAM Per Node (Upgradeable to 4TB)
- 1TB of Hyperconverged Storage (Higher Capacity Options Available)
- Proxmox VE Hypervisor
- 1x HorizonIQ Virtual Firewall – 10Gbps
Customize Your Private Cloud Your Way
Additional Options
Additional Nodes
Need more than three nodes? No problem! Add as many nodes as your business needs.
High Availability Firewalls
Add a second firewall to create a high availability (HA) pair to decrease the likelihood of downtime.
Load Balancers
Add one or more load balancers to ensure workloads are evenly distributed across your nodes.
Onsite and Offsite Backups
Backup your critical data either to a different physical array at the same site or to one of our offsite locations.
Disaster Recovery
Failover your entire private cloud environment for a disaster recovery environment dedicated just to you.
The cloud solution made just for you
Built for what’s next in virtualization
Modern Hyper-V Alternative
Looking to move on from Hyper-V virtual machines? Proxmox VE offers open-source flexibility, native container support, and predictable pricing without the licensing complexity of Windows-based hypervisors.
Easy Hyper-V Replacement
Ditch CALs, SCVMM, and Active Directory. Proxmox managed private cloud replaces Hyper-V hosting with a streamlined platform. Complete with clustering, backups, and high availability included.
Guided Hyper-V Migration
Migrating from Hyper-V? We make it safe and seamless with expert planning, tested tooling, and hands-on support so your workloads stay protected every step of the way.
Compass Portal and API Access
Skip the clutter of Hyper-V Manager and Windows Admin Center. Manage your private cloud with our Compass dashboard or automate tasks using the Proxmox API.
U.S.-Based 24/7 Support
Our engineers are available day or night. Whether you are replacing Hyper-V, scaling production, or troubleshooting a private cloud deployment, we’re here to help.
Predictable Flat-Rate Pricing
Unburden yourself from unpredictable infrastructure costs. HorizonIQ’s managed private cloud is priced at a flat fee for truly predictable costs month over month.
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See what we manage so you can focus on what matters
Private cloud node setup and hypervisor configuration
OS patching and updates
Hardware maintenance and operations
Firewall setup and rule configuration
Monitoring and oversight
DR environment setup (optional)
Virtual machine creation and management
Application deployment and management
Backup scheduling (optional)
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Why More Microsoft Teams Are Turning to Proxmox
Proxmox VE vs Hyper-V
| Feature | Proxmox VE | Hyper‑V |
|---|---|---|
| VM Types | VMs + Linux Containers (LXC) | VMs only |
| Web Interface | Proxmox Web UI | Hyper-V Manager, Windows Admin Center |
| Clustering | Native, masterless clusters | Requires Windows Failover Clustering |
| Backup & Replication | Built-in Proxmox Backup Server | Hyper-V Replica, VSS-based tools |
| Container Support | Native support (LXC) | Not built-in (Windows containers separate) |
| Licensing Model | Open-source, flat-rate pricing | Windows Server licensing, CALs, SCVMM |
| Automation & Orchestration | Ansible, Terraform, CLI wrappers | PowerShell, SCVMM (paid) |
| Best Use Case | Linux-first, open-source, container-heavy | Windows Server, Active Directory |
Trusted Support for Any Virtualization Journey
With over 20 years of experience across Microsoft and Linux ecosystems, HorizonIQ understands the complexities of virtual infrastructure. Microsoft Hyper‑V continues to be a reliable solution for many workloads, but if you’re looking to migrate from it or build a mixed environment, we’re here to support you every step of the way. From planning and testing to execution and optimization, our team is here to provide a smooth, secure, and confident transition.
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Infrastructure in a Box offers the unmanaged private cloud solution you crave. Deploy a highly customized environment, meticulously tailored to your unique needs.
While unmanaged, you’re not alone. Our team remains available to provide critical support and guidance whenever you need it.
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A private cloud is a computing environment dedicated to a single customer. Unlike public cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, it does not share the underlying hardware with other customers.
We offer three tiers of managed private cloud to cover the most common business needs. Essential is best for web hosting and non-critical workloads. Advanced suits big data and storage use cases. Performance is ideal for AI, machine learning, and demanding workloads.
Private cloud gives you dedicated performance, better compliance, and freedom from noisy neighbors. It’s scalable and secure, tailored to your business.
HorizonIQ private cloud is single-tenant and fully managed. Unlike public cloud, you get flat monthly pricing and 100% dedicated performance without shared infrastructure.
We currently support Windows, Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, and Red Hat. HorizonIQ uses Proxmox VE for virtualization.
Each private cloud node includes 10Gbps uplink with 10TB of outbound bandwidth. All inbound bandwidth is free. Overages are billed based on actual usage.
Yes, all private cloud environments are customizable. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
HorizonIQ requires a minimum of 3 nodes per private cloud. Each Proxmox cluster supports up to 32 nodes, and you can deploy multiple clusters as needed.
HorizonIQ handles the setup and maintenance of hardware, Proxmox VE, and firewall rules. We monitor your environment 24/7 and patch supported OSes. You manage your data and applications.
Yes, with our Spend Portability program, you can adapt your infrastructure and add nodes anytime.
Yes, load balancers are available for any of our private cloud tiers. Contact us for options and pricing.
Proxmox MPC uses hyperconverged single-tenant storage by default. HorizonIQ can also provide SAN storage on request.
Yes, we offer offsite backups in our Chicago and Phoenix regions for VMware workloads, with Proxmox support coming soon.
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Your infrastructure doesn’t need to be tied to Windows licensing or legacy tools. HorizonIQ’s fully managed Proxmox platform is the Hyper-V alternative built for flexibility, performance, and control.