Why are teams rethinking Nutanix?
As Nutanix Cloud Platform renewal costs climb and reliance on proprietary tools like Prism and Acropolis grows, many IT teams are exploring open-source virtualization. Proxmox VE delivers a cost-effective alternative with built-in clustering, native container support, and automation-ready APIs.
.Whether you’re evaluating Nutanix AHV vs Proxmox or searching for a flexible platform that supports both traditional and containerized workloads, HorizonIQ’s managed Proxmox solution is proven in production. We run our own internal infrastructure on Proxmox, managing hundreds of virtual machines across clustered environments and supporting over 1000 customers. You get 24/7 support and the same enterprise-ready platform we trust for our operations.
Flexible virtualization starts with Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE runs VMs and Linux containers side by side, with full support for Windows and Linux guests. Avoid licensing headaches and achieve predictable costs with flat-rate pricing on a dedicated platform you control.
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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
Open-Source Nutanix Alternative
Looking to move beyond Nutanix AHV? Proxmox VE brings open-source transparency, RESTful APIs, and deep Linux integration, without costly hardware or per-node restrictions.
Easy Nutanix Replacement
Ditch platform constraints, hidden costs, and proprietary storage solutions. HorizonIQ’s Proxmox private cloud replaces Nutanix with a fully managed, resilient environment that scales with you.
Guided Nutanix Migration
We provide migration planning, tested tooling, and engineering support to transition from Nutanix AHV or legacy infrastructure to Proxmox in a safe and controlled manner.
Compass Portal and API Access
Unlike Prism, HorizonIQ’s Compass gives you direct access to manage your environment through dashboards or automate provisioning using open-source API and CLI tools.
U.S.-Based 24/7 Support
Whether you’re moving from the Nutanix Cloud Platform, scaling production, or setting up high availability, our expert engineers are available around the clock.
Predictable Flat-Rate Pricing
Avoid cost surprises tied to scaling or feature add-ons. HorizonIQ’s Proxmox Managed Private Cloud delivers true cost control with flat-rate pricing that includes infrastructure, support, and management.
Your worry-free infrastructure
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 Teams Are Turning to Proxmox
Proxmox VE vs Nutanix AVH
| Feature | Proxmox VE | Nutanix AHV |
|---|---|---|
| VM Types | VMs + Linux Containers (LXC) | VMs only |
| Web Interface | Proxmox Web UI | Prism Element |
| Clustering | Native, masterless clusters | Requires Prism and Acropolis |
| Backup & Replication | Built-in Proxmox Backup Server | Nutanix Data Protection, add-on tools |
| Container Support | Native LXC and KVM | Not built-in (requires Karbon for K8s) |
| Licensing Model | Open-source, flat-rate | Proprietary subscription licensing |
| Automation & Orchestration | REST API, Ansible, Terraform | Prism Central (limited CLI, REST APIs) |
| Best Use Case | SMB, Linux-first, dev/test, hybrid cloud | Large-scale enterprise, turnkey HCI |
Trusted Support for Any Virtualization Journey
With over 20 years of experience in both open-source and enterprise virtualization, HorizonIQ is uniquely positioned to help teams transition away from Nutanix infrastructure with clarity, confidence, and cost control. As a certified Proxmox Gold Partner, we offer deep technical expertise and hands-on support to design, deploy, and optimize your new Proxmox-based environment. Whether you’re replacing AHV, developing multi-hypervisor environments, or seeking more flexibility and transparency, HorizonIQ delivers the expertise needed to cut costs without compromising performance.
Hybrid Cloud.
Made Easy.
Take the reins with infrastructure in a box
Need an unmanaged solution?
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 locked into proprietary licensing or bundled add-ons. HorizonIQ’s fully managed Proxmox platform is the Nutanix alternative built for open-source flexibility, predictable costs, and complete control.