Proxmox vs VMware ESXi Free: Which Virtualization Platform Wins in 2025?
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Proxmox vs VMware ESXi Free: Which Virtualization Platform Wins in 2025?
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Thinking about virtualizing your home lab or small business infrastructure in 2025? This episode breaks down the battle between Proxmox and VMware ESXi Free, comparing usability, hardware compatibility, feature sets, licensing headaches, and long-term viability.
💡 You'll discover:
- Why VMware's free ESXi isn't what it used to be
- The Proxmox edge: no core limits, HA clustering, and ZFS for free
- How Broadcom's decisions shook up VMware users
- Why Proxmox is gaining traction—even with the U.S. military
- Whether ESXi still holds any edge over Proxmox for home labs and IT careers
🔍 Whether you're an IT pro, hobbyist, or sysadmin-in-training, this no-fluff comparison helps you choose the right hypervisor for your needs.
👉 Sponsored by StoneFly.com – Your trusted partner for enterprise storage, backup & disaster recovery, hyperconverged infrastructure, and secure cloud solutions.
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