HexOS AlternativesNAS Systems and other similar apps like HexOS

HexOS is described as 'A private home server, also known as NAS (Network Attached Storage) keeps content secure and private on your own gear, while giving you incredible power and flexibility that goes far beyond storage capabilities' and is a NAS system in the network & admin category. There are seven alternatives to HexOS for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, BSD, Android and iPhone apps. The best HexOS alternative is TrueNAS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like HexOS are openmediavault, Unraid, ZimaOS and XigmaNAS.

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  1. TrueNAS icon

    TrueNAS

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    TrueNAS (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.

    23 TrueNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • TrueNAS is Free and Open SourceHexOS is Paid and Proprietary
    • TrueNAS is Security-focused and LightweightHexOS is not according to our users
  2. 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.

    18 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • 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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    • Unraid is the most popular commercial alternative to HexOS.

    • Unraid is Paid and ProprietaryHexOS is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Unraid is LightweightHexOS is not according to our users
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  6. ZimaOS icon

    ZimaOS

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    A simplified, focused and open NAS OS that supports all X86-64 hardware.

    6 ZimaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • ZimaOS is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to HexOS.

    • ZimaOS is Free and ProprietaryHexOS is Paid and Proprietary
  7. 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.

    14 XigmaNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  8. 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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Amahi Home Server icon

    Amahi Home Server

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    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
    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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