TrueNAS Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to TrueNAS for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is openmediavault, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to TrueNAS and 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to TrueNAS are Unraid, Western Digital My Cloud, Amahi Home Server and MOS (Modular Operating System).

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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.

    19 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    openmediavault screenshot 1
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  2. Unraid icon

    Unraid

     41 likes

    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.

    28 Unraid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    Unraid screenshot 1
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  4. Western Digital My Cloud icon

    Western Digital My Cloud

     5 likes

    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
    • US flagUnited States
    Western Digital My Cloud screenshot 1
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    Unraid

    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...

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    Amahi Home Server

     19 likes

    The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    The Amahi dashboards "Storage" tab allows you to view the temperatures of your hard-drives (that is if they have that ability) and also how much used and free space that drive has. Can show unlimited amount of drives.
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  9. ReadyNAS icon

    ReadyNAS

     5 likes

    ReadyNAS by NETGEAR.

    18 ReadyNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    New ReadyNAS OS 6 Home Page
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    EasyNAS

     7 likes

    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
    EasyNAS
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  11. napp-it icon

    napp-it

     2 likes

    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
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  12. StorMagic SvSAN icon

    StorMagic SvSAN

     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    vNAS

     2 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  14. E

    ESOS

     2 likes

    Enterprise Storage OS® is a quasi Linux distribution based on the excellent SCST project; its purpose is to provide SCSI targets via a compatible SAN (Fibre Channel, InfiniBand, iSCSI, FCoE). In a nutshell, ESOS® can easily turn a server with the appropriate hardware...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  15. Open-E Data Storage Software SOHO icon

    Open-E Data Storage Software SOHO

     2 likes

    Open-E Data Storage Software V7 SOHO (Small Office Home Office) is a free version of Open-E DSS V7, previously known as Open-E DSS V7 Lite. With SOHO, you can take advantage of basic functionalities of our fully featured NAS / SAN software...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Open-E Data Storage Software SOHO screenshot 1
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