Openfiler AlternativesNAS Systems and other similar apps like Openfiler

Openfiler is described as 'Network storage operating system, fronted by a web based management user interface. Any industry standard x86 or x86/64 server can be converted into a powerful multi-protocol network storage appliance, replete with an intuitive browser-based management interface' and is a NAS system in the network & admin category. There are nine alternatives to Openfiler for Linux, Self-Hosted, BSD and OpenIndiana. The best Openfiler alternative is TrueNAS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Openfiler are openmediavault, Unraid, XigmaNAS and Rockstor.

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  1. TrueNAS icon
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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

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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. openmediavault icon
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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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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Unraid icon
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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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Linux
     
  4. XigmaNAS icon
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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.

    15 XigmaNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Rockstor icon
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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.

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    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. napp-it icon
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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
     
  7. What is EON? Embedded Operating system/Networking is a small operating system, built on Solaris, designed to store any amount of digital data on Intel/AMD (x86) hardware, using the amazing, enterprise class Zettabyte File System.

    Why use EON? Because it offers rock solid, reliab.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. NexentaStor icon
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    Network Storage Appliance featuring the zfs filesystem, which provides block-level checksumming & automated tier management most notably.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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