Proxmox VE
The homelab favourite for VMs and containers.
Proxmox VE is a free, open-source virtualization platform combining KVM virtual machines, LXC containers, ZFS storage and clustering in a single web-managed package. It's the most popular hypervisor in the homelab community.
Key features
- KVM virtual machines and LXC containers
- Built-in ZFS and backups
- Clustering and live migration
- Web-based management
Pros
- Incredibly capable and free
- Huge community
- Great backup tooling
Cons
- Advanced concepts to learn
- Subscription nag without a paid repo
Operating system
Linux