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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Openfiler alternatives page was last updated Sep 10, 2021
  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.

    24 TrueNAS alternatives
    TrueNAS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Filesystem
    2.  Linux-based
    3.  Two-factor Authentication
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Container Virtualization
    6.  Support for Rsync
    7.  Cloud Sync
    8.  Encrypted Backup
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Incremental Backup
    11.  WebUI Management
    12. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    TrueNAS iconOpenfiler Icon

    TrueNAS VS Openfiler

    Is TrueNAS a good alternative to Openfiler?
     
    • TrueNAS is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Openfiler.

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

    • TrueNAS is Free and Open SourceOpenfiler is also Free and Open Source
    • TrueNAS is LightweightOpenfiler is not according to our users
  2. OpenMediaVault icon
     93 likes

    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
    OpenMediaVault screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    OpenMediaVault Features

    1.  Support for Rsync
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3. Docker icon  Support for Docker
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
    6.  SSH
    7.  Notifications
    8.  TFTP
    9.  HTTP Web seeding
    OpenMediaVault iconOpenfiler Icon

    OpenMediaVault VS Openfiler

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  3. Unraid icon
     34 likes

    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.

    29 Unraid alternatives
    Unraid screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Top Unraid Features

    1.  Virtualization
    2.  Parity Drives
    3.  WebUI Management
    4.  File Based Storage
    5.  Container Virtualization
    6.  Remote Management
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Encrypted Backup
    10.  Hypervisor
    11.  Data Redundancy
    Unraid iconOpenfiler Icon

    Unraid VS Openfiler

    Is Unraid a good alternative to Openfiler?
     
    • Unraid is the most popular commercial alternative to Openfiler.

    • Unraid is Paid and ProprietaryOpenfiler is Free and Open Source
  4. XigmaNAS icon
     23 likes

    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
    XigmaNAS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted

    XigmaNAS Features

    1.  Support for Rsync
    2.  Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
    XigmaNAS iconOpenfiler Icon

    XigmaNAS VS Openfiler

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  5. Rockstor icon
     13 likes

    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
    Rockstor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Rockstor Features

    1.  Support for BTRFS
    2.  Support for SFTP
    3.  WebDAV Support
    4.  Based on CentOS Linux
    Rockstor iconOpenfiler Icon

    Rockstor VS Openfiler

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  6. Amahi Home Server icon
     18 likes

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

    21 Amahi Home Server alternatives
    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Amahi Home Server Features

    1. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    Amahi Home Server iconOpenfiler Icon

    Amahi Home Server VS Openfiler

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  7. NexentaStor icon
     2 likes

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

    11 NexentaStor alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux

    NexentaStor Features

    1.  ISCSI support
    2.  NFS and SMB shares
    3.  SMB and NFS Shares
    4.  SMB and NFS sharing
    5.  Data-management
    NexentaStor iconOpenfiler Icon

    NexentaStor VS Openfiler

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  8. 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...

    14 napp-it alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenIndiana

    napp-it Features

    1.  Support for Rsync
    napp-it iconOpenfiler Icon

    napp-it VS Openfiler

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  9. EON ZFS Storage icon
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    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.

    19 EON ZFS Storage alternatives

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EON ZFS Storage iconOpenfiler Icon

    EON ZFS Storage VS Openfiler

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