Netframe Core
KVM-based hypervisor with web UI. Install and manage VMs on any compatible hardware.
- KVM hypervisor
- Web management UI
- Local VM lifecycle
- Basic networking & storage
- Community support
- No licence key required
Netframe Manager
Centralised cluster management with HA, live migration, RBAC, and full REST API access.
- Multi-cluster management
- One-click HA on a cluster
- Live VM migration
- RBAC (Local + Active Directory)
- Cluster-level batch ops (VM nets, storage pools)
- Built-in alerting
- Full OpenAPI 3.1 REST API
- 24×7 support included
Netframe Converter
Migrate existing vSphere VMs to Netframe. Handles networking, storage mapping, and metadata.
- Automated network mapping
- Storage format conversion
- Concurrent VM migration
- ESXi host or NFS source
Netframe Backup
Incremental backup, OS-consistent quiescence, instant VM and file-level restore, and cross-cluster restore.
- Incremental VM backups
- OS-consistent quiescence
- VM instant restore
- File-level restore
- Cross-cluster restore
- Free for up to 15 VMs
- Licensing enables multi-proxy scale-out
How Netframe licensing compares
| Licensing model | Netframe | VMware vSphere (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Billing basis | Per physical core | Per core + per CPU socket |
| VM count | Unlimited | Add-on or limited by tier |
| Annual uplift | None, fixed pricing | Yes, substantial |
| Support | Included with licence | Sold separately |
| Evaluation | Free download, no gates | Demo/trial gated by sales |
| Core product free | Yes (Netframe Core) | No |
Licensing FAQ
How does Netframe Manager licensing work?
Netframe Manager is licensed on the total number of physical CPU cores managed. Purchase a licence key for a core count and run any number of VMs on those cores.
How does Netframe Backup licensing work?
Netframe Backup is free for the first 15 VMs. Paid licensing scales by VM count and unlocks multi-proxy scale-out and 24×7 support.
Are there per-VM fees on Netframe Manager?
No. Netframe Manager is per physical core, not per VM. Customer growth doesn't multiply your Manager licence.
Can I use Core without a Manager licence?
Yes. Netframe Core is fully functional as a standalone hypervisor. You just won't have centralised cluster management or one-click HA.
Is there a free Manager trial?
Yes, contact us for an evaluation licence key. No commitment, time-limited, all features enabled.
What support is included?
Every commercial Netframe licence (Manager or Backup paid) includes our single 24×7 support tier: email and phone, 4-hour initial response SLA, hotfixes, and support portal access. There are no separate support plans to choose between.