The Best TrueNAS AlternativesTop NAS Systems and other similar apps like TrueNAS

TrueNAS is described as '(formerly FreeNAS) is an operating system that can be installed on virtually any hardware platform to share data over a network. TrueNAS is the simplest way to create a centralized and easily accessible place for your data' and is a very popular NAS system in the backup & sync category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TrueNAS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Mac and VMware vSphere Hypervisor apps. The best TrueNAS alternative is openmediavault, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TrueNAS are XigmaNAS, Unraid, Rockstor and Amahi Home Server.

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  1. openmediavault icon

    openmediavault

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    openmediavault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. It can be enhanced via plugins.

    17 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    I use it for over three years now without any major problem. It's based on Debian and very stable. The interface is smooth and all works great. I use OMV for backup, file server, media server (DLNA), downloads (YT and torrent) and it performs and extra virus scan on all my files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Faster and lighter weight than FreeNAS.

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    • Almost everyone thinks openmediavault is a great TrueNAS alternative.

    • openmediavault is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to TrueNAS.

    • openmediavault is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TrueNAS.

    • openmediavault is Free and Open SourceTrueNAS is also Free and Open Source
  2. XigmaNAS icon

    XigmaNAS

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    XigmaNAS (formerly NAS4Free) is an embedded Open Source Storage NAS (Network-Attached Storage) distribution based on FreeBSD. This project is a continuation of TrueNAS 7 series project.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Unraid icon

    Unraid

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    Flexible operating system combining storage management with support for mixed drive sizes, Docker containers, virtual machines, hardware and GPU passthrough, browser-based interface, file protocols, scalable expansion, integrated parity, and monitoring features.

    26 Unraid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    • Most users think Unraid is a great TrueNAS alternative.

    • Unraid is the most popular commercial alternative to TrueNAS.

    • Unraid is Paid and ProprietaryTrueNAS is Free and Open Source
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  6. Rockstor icon

    Rockstor

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    Rockstor is a free and open source NAS (Network Attached Storage) operating system. It’s a software solution and can be installed on commodity hardware or a hypervisor satisfying minimum system requirements.

    18 Rockstor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Rockstor as an Alternative to TrueNAS
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    adding more disks is much easier than freenas. i have implemented it for client.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Rockstor is a great TrueNAS alternative.

    • Rockstor is Freemium and Open SourceTrueNAS is Free and Open Source
  8. Western Digital My Cloud icon

    Western Digital My Cloud

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    Western Digital My Cloud is an easy-to-use personal cloud storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router at home so you can preserve your digital life. Use the My Cloud app on your phone, tablet or computer to access it anywhere without paying a subscription fee.

    18 Western Digital My Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Western Digital My Cloud is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to TrueNAS.

    • Western Digital My Cloud is Free and ProprietaryTrueNAS is Free and Open Source
  10. ReadyNAS icon

    ReadyNAS

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    ReadyNAS by NETGEAR.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Comments about ReadyNAS as an Alternative to TrueNAS
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    Not applicable for Independent hardware. More similar to products from QNAP and Synology.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ReadyNAS is Paid and ProprietaryTrueNAS is Free and Open Source
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    StorMagic SvSAN

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    StorMagic SvSAN is a highly available hyperconverged storage solution using only two servers and protects data with encryption features and key management.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • VMware vSphere
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
    • Ubuntu
    StorMagic SvSAN is managed through the Edge Control dashboard.
     
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    EasyNAS

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    It uses openSUSE Leap as a base with the Btrfs advanced file system. EasyNAS is managed through a web-based interface and offers such features as on-line growing of file systems, snapshots and copy-on-write.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    napp-it

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    A napp-it is a high-quality block- and filestorage on common and favourable server hardware from ex. DataOn, Dell, HP or SuperMicro paired with a solid server OS (preferable Omnios/ OI/ Solaris but now with ZFS and job/ snap management on Linux) with an easy online installer...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenIndiana
     

  15. vNAS

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    Compuverde is built to scale and it scales linearly. Each node consists of the same setup, and therefore Compuverde is completely scaleable with no single point of failure.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Linux
     
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