Proxmox VE is free to run — but production infrastructure needs the enterprise repository, tested updates, and real support. That’s what a Proxmox subscription delivers. Here’s how the plans work, what each tier includes, and how to choose the right one.
- The community edition is free and full-featured, but uses less-stable update channels and has no enterprise support.
- A subscription unlocks the enterprise repository — tested, stable updates and security patches for production.
- Proxmox Pricing is per CPU socket, per server — you scale by adding sockets, so you only pay for what you run.
- PIP is an Australian Proxmox Partner: subscriptions, local Proxmox support, and optional fully-managed monitoring.
- Five plans, from Basic (repository + ad-hoc support) up to 24/7 Active Monitoring & Support.
Community edition vs enterprise subscription
Proxmox Virtual Environment is an open-source hypervisor that delivers enterprise-class virtualisation and storage — combining KVM for virtual machines, LXC for containers and Ceph for storage into one flexible platform. The community edition is free and, feature-for-feature, nearly identical to the subscription version; the practical difference is the update channel and a subscription reminder.
For production, that difference matters. A subscription unlocks the enterprise repository: updates and security patches that are thoroughly tested before release, so your virtualisation environment stays both stable and secure. As a Proxmox Partner, PIP supplies these subscriptions with stable updates, security patches, and professional support — all delivered by an Australian team. (New to the platform? Start with our guide to what Proxmox is.)
A subscription and a partner
For over 30 years PIP has been the custodian of Unix and Linux systems for small business and enterprise clients across Australia — from early private hosting and national connectivity projects to today’s virtualisation stacks. Whether you want a straightforward subscription or a fully managed agreement, you get a single accountable partner.
Local expertise
Australian-based support, 24×7 helpdesk and managed services.
Enterprise stability
Access to tested updates and security enhancements from the enterprise repository.
Scalable coverage
Priced per physical server and CPU socket — you only pay for what you use.
Flexible support
From subscription-only to fully managed 24/7 monitoring — match the SLA to the workload.
Easy management
Track, renew and administer licences in one place through the Proxmox customer portal.
Proxmox VE subscription plans
| Plan | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $62.50/socket/mo | Enterprise repository access; the full feature set; ad-hoc helpdesk support; 3 support tickets / year. |
| Standard | $91.60/socket/mo | Everything in Basic; enhanced support options; 10 support tickets / year. |
| Premium | $183.30/socket/mo | Everything in Standard; priority assistance; unlimited support tickets / year. |
| Standard Monitoring & SupportManaged | $291.60/socket/mo | Business-hours monitoring of each server; unlimited business-day remote support; all patching; alert management; proactive maintenance. |
| 24/7 Active Monitoring & SupportManaged | $408.00/socket/mo | Continuous 24×7 monitoring; 24/7 incident response; all patching; alert management. |
Prices are shown as an equivalent monthly cost for comparison. The subscription period is one year and billing is annual.
Every tier includes complete access to the enterprise repository for the full one-year term, plus support from both PIP and Proxmox directly. Subscriptions are easy to renew, upgrade or downgrade as your infrastructure changes.
Choosing the right plan
- Criticality of workloads. Basic for non-critical systems; Premium or 24/7 for mission-critical production.
- Operational capacity. Choose a managed plan if you’d rather offload monitoring and maintenance entirely.
- Growth plans. Scaling is simple — add sockets as your infrastructure expands, and upgrade or downgrade at renewal.
Three steps to subscribe
- Choose your plan based on your infrastructure and support needs.
- Contact our team for a tailored quote and onboarding.
- Activate and relax — subscription key activation (including offline activation via the customer portal) is typically completed within a business day.
Common questions
Is the free community edition of Proxmox VE safe to use in production?
How is Proxmox subscription pricing calculated?
What is the difference between a subscription and a managed plan?
Get the right plan for your infrastructure
Tell us how many servers and sockets you run and how much coverage you need — PIP will put together a tailored Proxmox subscription quote, with local support and optional fully-managed monitoring.
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