ProxRemote vs PVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProxRemote
Manage your Proxmox VE cluster remotely from your mobile device. Monitor server health, control virtual machines and containers, and access a terminal console. Create and manage snapshots, view configurations, and receive instant alerts.
- Real-time cluster dashboard
- Power control for VMs and containers
- Interactive terminal console
- Snapshot and backup management
- VM/CT configuration editing
- Instant server alerts
- Biometric authentication
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ProxRemote puts your entire Proxmox VE cluster in your pocket. Monitor, manage, and troubleshoot your virtual infrastructure from anywhere. DASHBOARD View real-time CPU, memory, storage, and network usage across all nodes, VMs, and containers. Quick-glance summary cards show cluster health at a glance. POWER CONTROL Start, stop, reboot, and shutdown virtual machines and containers with a single tap. See live status updates as changes take effect. TERMINAL CONSOLE Open an interactive terminal directly to any node, VM, or container — no SSH apps needed. Includes a special keys toolbar (Tab, Ctrl+C, arrow keys) designed for mobile. SNAPSHOTS & BACKUPS Create and manage snapshots with one tap. Rollback to any previous state. Trigger backups and monitor progress in real time. CONFIGURATION View and edit VM/CT settings including CPU, memory, and disk allocation directly from your phone. NOTIFICATIONS Get instant alerts when a server goes offline or a task fails. Stay on top of your infrastructure even when you're away from your desk. SECURITY • Face ID / Touch ID authentication • Encrypted credential storage • Full self-signed certificate support • Credentials never leave your device Requires a Proxmox VE server (version 7.0 or later) accessible over your network.
PVE
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PVE-Manager is the native iOS client for Proxmox Virtual Environment. Manage VMs, containers, and nodes directly from your iPhone or iPad — whether at home on your LAN or remotely via VPN. DASHBOARD All key metrics at a glance: CPU usage, memory, uptime, and PVE version. Always know how your Proxmox cluster is performing. VMs & CONTAINERS Start, stop, pause, and delete VMs and LXC containers directly from the app. Real-time status — always know what's running. NODES Overview of all cluster nodes with CPU, RAM, uptime, and status. Detail view with network and storage information. CONSOLE Direct access to the console of VMs and containers — without going through the web interface. SSH Built-in SSH client for quick terminal access to nodes and containers directly from the app. BACKUPS Create, run, and monitor backup jobs. Snapshot overview for all guests. TASKS & LOGS Full task logs in real time. Spot errors immediately without opening the web interface. MONITORING Graphical CPU, RAM, and network history graphs for nodes and guests. STORAGE Overview of all storages with usage and available space. AI ASSISTANT Built-in AI assistant with support for Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT (OpenAI), Groq, and local LLMs (OpenAI-compatible). Ask questions about your PVE environment, start or stop VMs — all by voice or text. Critical actions are always protected by a confirmation prompt. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get notified about completed tasks and important events in your cluster. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Shows the status of your most important nodes and guests directly on the Home Screen. SECURE & PRIVATE API tokens and credentials are stored encrypted in the iOS Keychain. No data is shared with third parties. Supports self-signed certificates and custom ports. COMPATIBILITY - Proxmox VE 7.x and 8.x - Token authentication (API Token) - Username/password authentication - Self-signed certificates (fingerprint pinning)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PVE at none against ProxRemote's 1. PVE also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ProxRemote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PVE asks for nothing beyond the download.
ProxRemote ships an update monthly, PVE every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | ProxRemote | PVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saed Zakari | Jan Hendrik Ellermann |
In-app purchases
ProxRemote
- ProxRemote Pro — Lifetime$9.99
PVE
No in-app purchases









