ProxMan vs Beszel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProxMan
Manage your Proxmox Virtual Environment and Backup Server from your mobile device. Monitor server health, control VMs and containers, manage backups, and access terminals and VNC consoles remotely.
- Complete server monitoring
- VM and container management
- Proxmox Backup Server integration
- Terminal and VNC access
- Storage management
- Push notifications
- Multi-node management
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ProxMan: Lightweight Proxmox VE, Backup Server & Datacenter Manager in Your Pocket Take control of your Proxmox infrastructure from anywhere with ProxMan – the most comprehensive app for managing Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), Proxmox Backup Server (PBS), and Proxmox Datacenter Manager (PDM). Whether you're an IT professional, system administrator, or homelab enthusiast, ProxMan delivers the tools to monitor and manage your virtual environments on the go. Key Features: • Complete Server Monitoring Real-time statistics for CPU, RAM, disk usage, and network traffic Historical performance data with charts Temperature and hardware status monitoring Storage management and usage visualization • Virtual Machine & Container Management View, start, stop, and reboot VMs and LXC containers Modify resource allocations and configurations Create and restore snapshots/backups Create VMs and LXC containers directly from the app with full configuration options Clone existing VMs and LXC containers Pull container templates directly from OCI Registries • Backup Server Integration Full Proxmox Backup Server management Monitor backup jobs and task status Datastore management with usage metrics Navigate and manage Nested Datastore Namespaces Verify and prune backups Run garbage collection and maintenance tasks Create, edit, and manage backup jobs with scheduling and retention policies • Datacenter Manager (PDM) Manage all your Proxmox clusters and backup servers in one place Fleet-wide dashboard with health, guests, tasks, and performance charts Start, stop, and monitor VMs and containers across every server from a single screen Magic Link: jump straight from any PDM remote into its full native management screen • Terminal & VNC Access Direct terminal access to Proxmox nodes Terminal access to containers Integrated VNC console for virtual machines On-screen keyboard toolbar with Esc, Ctrl, Tab, arrows, and paste Secure connection handling • Storage Information & Content Management View detailed storage pool information Browse and manage content including ISOs, templates, and backups • Push Notifications Real-time alerts for critical events Backup job completions and failures System updates Replication job status • Multi-Node & Multi-Datacenter Manage multiple Proxmox servers seamlessly Switch between nodes with ease Drag and drop to reorder your servers Unified dashboard for all your infrastructure • Widgets Add home screen widgets to monitor your Proxmox servers at a glance View Datacenter Manager fleet health Stay updated without opening the app • Authentication & Connectivity Secure login to your PVE, PBS & PDM with OpenID Connect providers like Authentik, Keycloak, and others Passkey and Single Sign-On login through a secure system browser API Token support for seamless and secure authentication Custom HTTP Headers support for advanced routing and proxy configurations • Multi-Language Support Browse the app in English, Spanish, German, French, Turkish, and Simplified Chinese ProxMan puts the full power of Proxmox in your pocket with an elegant dark-themed interface designed specifically for mobile. No more struggling with web interfaces or complex SSH connections when you're away from your desk. Whether you need to check on server health, reboot a VM, restore a backup, or oversee your entire datacenter, ProxMan gives you all the tools you need with just a few taps. Download ProxMan today and experience professional-grade Proxmox management anywhere, anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://proxman.app/privacy Note: This app requires an existing Proxmox VE (version 7.0+), Proxmox Backup Server, and/or Proxmox Datacenter Manager installation. Proxmox® is a registered trademark of Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH. ProxMan is not affiliated with Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.
Beszel
Monitor your servers remotely with real-time system statistics, Docker container performance, and customizable dashboards. Requires a separate Beszel instance to function. Offers a private, ad-free experience with home screen widgets for quick access to key metrics.
- Multi-instance server connection
- Real-time CPU, memory, and temperature stats
- Docker container resource monitoring
- Customizable dashboard
- Home screen widgets
- Flexible data time ranges
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Meet Beszel Companion – Your ultimate server management app for iOS! Note: A Beszel instance (https://beszel.dev) is required to use this app. Multi-Instance Support: Securely connect to and seamlessly switch between multiple Beszel hub instances. Perfect for managing work, home, and personal projects all in one place. Real-Time System Stats: Monitor your server's CPU usage, memory load, and system temperatures with beautiful, interactive charts. Docker Container Monitoring: Keep a close eye on the resource usage of all your running containers. Drill down into individual container performance with detailed graphs. Customizable Dashboard: Pin your most important system or container charts to a personalized "Home" screen for at-a-glance visibility of what matters most to you. Home Screen Widgets: Configure widgets to display key system metrics from any of your instances directly on your home screen. Native iOS Experience: Enjoy a fast, clean, and intuitive interface that supports Dark Mode and feels right at home on your device. Flexible Time Ranges: Analyze data from the last hour up to the last 30 days to track trends and diagnose issues. 100% Private, No Telemetry: Beszel Companion is designed with your privacy as the top priority. The app connects directly to your hub instances and collects absolutely no data, analytics, or telemetry. All your credentials and server information stay securely on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beszel at none against ProxMan's 3. Beszel also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). ProxMan's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked) and ratings volume (87 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ProxMan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Beszel asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProxMan against 4.7 for Beszel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProxMan has 87 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of ProxMan's written reviews are positive against 75% of Beszel's.
ProxMan ships an update every 3 weeks, Beszel weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProxMan | Beszel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (87 ratings) | 4.7 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 87 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #67 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Routecore LLC | BRUNO DURAND |
Customer experience
ProxMan
Beszel
In-app purchases
ProxMan
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Annually14 Days trial$4.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$9.99
Beszel
No in-app purchases









