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.




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, ZimaOS, Unraid and XigmaNAS.
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.




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.







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.



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.




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


