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 10 alternatives to TrueNAS and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to TrueNAS are Unraid, Amahi Home Server, EasyNAS and SnapRAID.

TrueNAS alternatives are mainly NAS Systems but may also be Virtualization Tools or Web Servers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of TrueNAS.

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TrueNAS

Free • Open Source
NAS System

Linux
BSD
Self-Hosted

TrueNAS (formerly FreeNAS) is an operating system that can be installed on virtually any hardware platform to share data...

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OpenMediaVault
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Free • Open Source
NAS System
Linux
Self-Hosted
21 alternatives to OpenMediaVault
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.
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OpenMediaVault Features
1. Support for RsyncOpenMediaVault supports rsync, a free and open source file synchronization software.
Support for SFTP
Support for Docker
Google Drive integration
Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
SSH
TFTP
HTTP Web seeding
OpenMediaVault vs TrueNAS opinions
Almost everyone thinks OpenMediaVault is a great alternative to TrueNAS.
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Faster and lighter weight than FreeNAS.
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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.
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Unraid
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Paid • Proprietary
NAS System
Virtualization Tool
Linux
28 alternatives to Unraid
An operating system for personal and small business use that brings enterprise-class features letting you configure your computer systems to maximize performance and capacity using any combination of applications, VMs, storage devices, and hardware.
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Unraid Features
1. Encrypted BackupUnraid uses encryption algorithms to keep your files safe as well as prevent unauthorized access.
Parity Drives
WebUI Management
File Based Storage
Remote Management
Data Redundancy
Hypervisor
Unraid vs TrueNAS opinions
Almost everyone thinks Unraid is a great alternative to TrueNAS.
Amahi Home Server
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Free • Open Source
NAS System
Linux
20 alternatives to Amahi Home Server
The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job!
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Amahi Home Server Features
Nextcloud integration
Ruby
Amahi Home Server vs TrueNAS opinions
Some users think Amahi Home Server is a great alternative to TrueNAS, some don't.
EasyNAS
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Free • Open Source
Operating System
Linux
Linux kernel
9 alternatives to EasyNAS
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.
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EasyNAS Features
Support for BTRFS
SnapRAID
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
10 alternatives to SnapRAID
Disk array backup with snapshot raid.

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FuguHub
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Free Personal • Proprietary
Web Server
Mac
Windows
Linux
Self-Hosted
Raspberry Pi
24 alternatives to FuguHub
FuguHub lets you set up and operate your own secure file-sharing site, even if you're not a techie. FuguHub is an easy-to-use server that runs either on your own computer/device or on your own private online cloud/VPS server.
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FuguHub Features
WebDAV Support
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Some users think FuguHub is a great alternative to TrueNAS, some don't.
FlexRaid T-Raid
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Paid • Proprietary
Windows
Linux
Ubuntu
13 alternatives to FlexRaid T-Raid
Unify & organize your data. Protect & recover from disk failures! Whether you are choosing Transparent RAID™ or RAID over File System, FlexRAID products allow you to transform a common PC with an existing operating system into a protected Network Attached Storage (NAS)...

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Discontinued
flexraid is no longer being supported and the website has gone dark.
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Open-E Data Storage Software SOHO
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Freemium • Proprietary
NAS System
Linux
20 alternatives to Open-E Data Storage Software SOHO
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 platform

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ESOS
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Free • Open Source
NAS System
Linux
23 alternatives to ESOS
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...

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PetaSAN
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Free • Open Source
Linux
12 alternatives to PetaSAN
PetaSAN is an open source Scale-Out SAN solution offering massive scalability and performance. PetaSAN uses modern cloud based technologies to provide the elasticity and agility to scale up the storage cluster simply by adding more nodes.

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