I switched from Proxmox to its FreeBSD counterpart on my home server – here's how it went

Sylve is a FreeBSD-based virtualization platform with a Proxmox-like web UI. Unlike Proxmox, it requires a pre-existing FreeBSD installation and lacks a dedicated ISO. The automated installer handles most setup, though network bridges must be configured manually. It supports bhyve VMs, FreeBSD/Linux jails, ZFS storage, snapshots, remote backups, and cloud-init templates. While it can't fully replace Proxmox due to fewer first-party apps and QoL features, it performs well and offers a surprisingly polished experience for home lab enthusiasts wanting to explore FreeBSD-based virtualization.