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Proxmox Backup Server vs Xen Orchestra
Both stand on virtual machine backup software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Proxmox Backup Server if you need server backup with capabilities such as ransomware protection, disaster recovery, and high availability. The free plan offers a way to start; paid subscriptions begin at €560 a year, and support ticket allowances depend on the tier.
Visit Proxmox Backup ServerXen Orchestra combines self-hosted infrastructure management with backup and automation features, and its Free feature set remains available after the trial. Teams should match plan limits to their host count and ensure they use version 6.9.0 or later in light of the reported vulnerability.
Visit Xen OrchestraThe facts
| Proxmox Backup Server | Xen Orchestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Community: €560 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Proxmox Backup Server | Not published |
| Website | proxmox.com | xen-orchestra.com |
| On virtual machine backup software | #5 of 26 | #9 of 26 |
Proxmox Backup Server: what it does well
- Includes ransomware protection and disaster recovery.
- Supports high availability and live migration.
- Provides outbound filtering and API access.
- Paid plans include unlimited backup storage and clients.
- Supports KVM and LXC hypervisors.
What to know first
- Paid subscriptions start at €560 a year.
- Support ticket allowances vary across paid plans.
Xen Orchestra: what it does well
- Manages XCP-ng and XenServer infrastructure without an agent
- Offers multiple backup types and file-level restore
- Provides REST API and automation integrations
- Free feature set continues after the 30-day trial
- Supports LDAP or SSO plugins and role-based access controls
What to know first
- Essential and Essential+ cap pools at three hosts
- Pro and Enterprise list per-host annual pricing
- The reported vulnerability affects versions before 6.9.0
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