Openfiler AlternativesNAS Systems and other similar apps like Openfiler

Openfiler has been discontinued. Similar apps include TrueNAS, which is free and open source. Other options are openmediavault, Unraid, XigmaNAS and Rockstor. In total there are nine NAS Systems like Openfiler for Linux and self-hosting.

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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.

    28 TrueNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  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.

    19 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. Unraid icon
     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

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  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.

    20 XigmaNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  6. 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

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  7. 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

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenIndiana
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  8. 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

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  9. 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

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
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