As an MSP, you may meet clients who think hosting their own Proxmox Backup Server is the most “cost-effective” option. After all, it is open-source and free to download. But once you break down the real-world costs and risks, that perception changes quickly.
At first glance, Proxmox Backup Server looks like a logical choice. It is built by Proxmox and available at no cost. However, in an actual deployment, “free” quickly becomes expensive.
The Hidden Costs of Proxmox Backup Server
Choosing Proxmox Backup Server means taking on added responsibilities such as hardware and storage costs, complex setup, ongoing maintenance, and the need for skilled IT staff to manage and support the system. On top of that, technical support from Proxmox comes with a premium price tag:
- €1,080/year – Basic (5 tickets, 1-day response)
- €2,160/year – Standard (15 tickets, 4-hour response + remote support)
- €4,320/year – Premium (unlimited tickets, 2-hour response + remote support)
When you add it all up, these hidden costs take valuable resources away from initiatives that actually grow your business, like marketing, customer acquisition, and customer support.
Ahsay: A Smarter, Cloud-Ready Proxmox Backup Solution
Ahsay’s Proxmox Backup Solution eliminates the need for costly infrastructure and complex setup:
- No upfront investment
- No hardware to maintain
- No on-site infrastructure
- No complicated installation
Moreover, Ahsay connects seamlessly to Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and all other leading cloud services, providing true cloud backup for Proxmox as well as local and offsite backup options—all managed in a single web console.
This means faster deployment, easier scaling, and lower operational costs for MSPs.
Faster Backup, Recovery & Immutable Protection
Both solutions backup Proxmox data, but Ahsay goes further in performance and protection. Ahsay enhances efficiency with:
- Deduplication
- Compression
- Changed Block Tracking (CBT)
- Application-aware processing
Together, these technologies allow Proxmox restores to be up to 90% faster and smaller, reducing downtime and storage costs while ensuring reliable recovery.
With immutable backups powered by Object Lock and Compliance Mode, you are guaranteed that your data cannot be modified, deleted, encrypted by ransomware, or altered by human error. All backups remain verified, compliant, and always ready for recovery.
Unlimited Free Support — Where Ahsay Makes the Biggest Difference
Unlike Proxmox, Ahsay does not charge for support. Every MSP, regardless of size or license, gets:
- Free tehcnical support
- Unlimited support tickets
- Live chat assistance
- Remote support sessions for troubleshooting
This means MSPs never have to worry about ticket limits, premium add-ons, or unexpected support costs. Ahsay’s support team is available as often as needed, at no extra charge.
After All, “Free” Comes with Hidden Costs
Complexity. Risk. Responsibility.
Ahsay removes all three. With built-in cloud integration, immutable protection, faster recovery, and unlimited expert support at no additional cost, Ahsay is not just a backup solution—but a smarter business decision for every MSP protecting Proxmox environments.
