Cloud · head to head
Orca Security vs Proxmox VE
Orca Security
Cloud
Agentless cloud-native application protection platform for code-to-runtime security.
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Proxmox VE
Cloud
Open-source hypervisor combining KVM and LXC virtualisation
- From
- €120/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Orca Security no public pricing; requires a demo and custom quote from sales.; Proxmox VE per-socket licensing model: cost scales with CPU socket count, not vCore count, resulting in high costs for multi-socket servers
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Orca Security and Proxmox VE actually diverge.
| Attribute | Orca Security | Proxmox VE |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | €120/year |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Platforms | web, api | Linux, Web, API, Self-hosted |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cloud).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Orca Security
- Agentless cloud scanning
- Attack path analysis
- Shadow AI detection
- Secure code development
- Alert prioritization
- Workload protection
Only in Proxmox VE
Nothing recorded that Orca Security does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Orca Security
- Gaining full cloud asset visibility without deploying agentsnot Proxmox VE
- Prioritizing cloud risk with attack path correlationnot Proxmox VE
- Detecting shadow AI usage across cloud environmentsnot Proxmox VE
- Scanning code, containers, and IaC before deploymentnot Proxmox VE
- Reducing alert fatigue through contextual risk scoringnot Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE
- Open-source datacenter virtualisation for hosting providers and cloud platformsnot Orca Security
- Cost-sensitive enterprise virtualisation replacing commercial hypervisorsnot Orca Security
- High-availability clustering for disaster recovery and business continuitynot Orca Security
- Container deployments using LXC as lighter-weight alternative to Dockernot Orca Security
- Hybrid VM and container workloads in a single management interfacenot Orca Security
- Backup and archival infrastructure alongside primary virtualisationnot Orca Security
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Orca Security
- No public pricing; requires a demo and custom quote from sales.
- Agentless-only scanning may miss some runtime telemetry that agent-based tools capture.
- Full value depends on integrating many of the platform's modules across code, cloud, and AI.
- Primarily targeted at mid-to-large organizations with multi-cloud environments.
Proxmox VE
- Per-socket licensing model: cost scales with CPU socket count, not vCore count, resulting in high costs for multi-socket servers
- Linux-based host only; Windows hypervisors not supported, limiting adoption in Windows-focused organisations
- Clustering and high-availability setup requires operational expertise and careful network configuration
- Commercial support tiers limit advanced features (just-in-time access, network flow logs) to paid subscriptions
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party plugins and integrations compared to VMware vSphere
Pricing, plan by plan
Orca Security
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Orca Security review.
Proxmox VE
€120/year- Community$120/year
- Enterprise Repository access
- Community forum support only
- Per-socket subscription model
- Basic$370/year
- 3 support tickets per year
- 1 business day response time
- Stable updates and Enterprise Repository
- Standard$550/year
- 10 support tickets per year
- 4-hour response time for critical issues
- Remote SSH support and offline updates
- Premium$1100/year
- Unlimited support tickets
- 2-hour response time for critical issues
- Remote SSH support and offline updates
Which should you pick?
Choose Orca Security if
- You need agentless cloud scanning.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want attack path analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is Orca Security or Proxmox VE better?
- Neither clearly leads. Orca Security starts at On request and Proxmox VE at €120/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Orca Security or Proxmox VE?
- Orca Security starts at On request and Proxmox VE at €120/year.
- Does Orca Security or Proxmox VE run on more platforms?
- Orca Security runs on web, api. Proxmox VE runs on Linux, Web, API, Self-hosted.
- What is Orca Security best used for?
- Orca Security is most often used for gaining full cloud asset visibility without deploying agents, prioritizing cloud risk with attack path correlation, detecting shadow ai usage across cloud environments, scanning code, containers, and iac before deployment. Of those, gaining full cloud asset visibility without deploying agents and prioritizing cloud risk with attack path correlation are not what Proxmox VE is typically brought in for.
- What can Orca Security do that Proxmox VE cannot?
- Orca Security covers Agentless cloud scanning, Attack path analysis, Shadow AI detection, Secure code development.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Orca Security: How much does Orca Security cost?
Orca Security does not publish pricing tiers or rates on their website. Organizations must contact Orca Security directly or request a demo to receive custom pricing information based on their specific use case and requirements.
SourceProxmox VE: What is the licensing model for Proxmox VE?
Proxmox VE is open-source and free to deploy. Optional subscription tiers provide technical support, priority response times, and access to the Enterprise Repository for stable update channels. All tiers include identical virtualisation features.
SourceProxmox VE: Can I run Proxmox VE without a support subscription?
Yes. Community Edition (€120/year per socket) provides Enterprise Repository access with community-based support through forums. The core Proxmox VE platform is fully functional without any subscription.
SourceProxmox VE: What hypervisors does Proxmox VE support?
Proxmox VE includes both KVM for full virtualisation and LXC for Linux containers. It does not support Xen or Hyper-V. Workloads on those platforms must be migrated or reimplemented.
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