Best private cloud and server virtualization platforms
Self-hosted platforms for running virtual machines, containers, storage and networking across a cluster of servers, as a private or public cloud.
3 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All private cloud and server virtualization platforms
- Alternatives to Proxmox VE
Open-source server virtualization platform combining KVM virtual machines and LXC containers.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web - Alternatives to OpenStack
Open-source cloud software for running compute, storage and networking as a private or public cloud.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Linux - Alternatives to Apache CloudStack
Open-source IaaS platform for deploying and managing large networks of virtual machines.
Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web
Our picks by need
Best for most people
Proxmox VEBest for a free option
OpenStackBest for open source
Apache CloudStackBest for self-hosting
Proxmox VEBest for Linux
OpenStackCommon questions
What are the best private cloud and server virtualization platforms?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading private cloud and server virtualization platforms right now are Proxmox VE, OpenStack and Apache CloudStack.
Are there free private cloud and server virtualization platforms?
Yes. Proxmox VE (open source), OpenStack (open source) and Apache CloudStack (open source) have a free option, out of 3 free or freemium apps we track.
Which private cloud and server virtualization platforms are open source?
Proxmox VE, OpenStack and Apache CloudStack.