Rockstor AlternativesNAS Systems and other similar apps like Rockstor

Rockstor is described as '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' and is a NAS system in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Rockstor for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best Rockstor alternative is TrueNAS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rockstor are openmediavault, Unraid, XigmaNAS and Western Digital My Cloud.

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Rockstor alternatives page was last updated Apr 5, 2023
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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.

    24 TrueNAS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    TrueNAS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Security-focused

    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 VS Rockstor

     

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

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

    • TrueNAS is Free and Open SourceRockstor is also Free and Open Source
    • TrueNAS is LightweightRockstor is not according to our users
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    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.

    20 openmediavault alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    openmediavault screenshot 1

    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 VS Rockstor

     
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    Unraid

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    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

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Unraid screenshot 1

    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 VS Rockstor

     

    • Unraid is the most popular commercial alternative to Rockstor.

    • Unraid is Paid and ProprietaryRockstor is Free and Open Source
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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    XigmaNAS screenshot 1

    XigmaNAS Features

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

    XigmaNAS VS Rockstor

     
  6. Western Digital My Cloud icon

    Western Digital My Cloud

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    Western Digital My Cloud is an easy-to-use personal cloud storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router at home so you can preserve your digital life. Use the My Cloud app on your phone, tablet or computer to access it anywhere without paying a subscription fee.

    19 Western Digital My Cloud alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Western Digital My Cloud screenshot 1

    Western Digital My Cloud Features

    1.  Automatic Backup

    Western Digital My Cloud VS Rockstor

     

    • Western Digital My Cloud is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Rockstor.

    • Western Digital My Cloud is Free and ProprietaryRockstor is Free and Open Source
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    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!

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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.

    Amahi Home Server Features

    1. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration

    Amahi Home Server VS Rockstor

     
  9. SnapRAID icon

    SnapRAID

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    Disk array backup with snapshot raid.

    10 SnapRAID alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SnapRAID VS Rockstor

     
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    FuguHub

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    FuguHub lets you set up and operate your own secure file-sharing site, even if you're not a techie. FuguHub is an easy-to-use server that runs either on your own computer/device or on your own private online cloud/VPS server.

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi

    FuguHub Features

    1.  WebDAV Support

    FuguHub VS Rockstor

     
    Comments about FuguHub as an Alternative to Rockstor
    Guest
    Negative •Mar 15, 2016
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    Not a software NAS, but an online file share service

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    • FuguHub is Free Personal and ProprietaryRockstor is Free and Open Source
  11. Gigatribe icon

    Gigatribe

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    Gigatribe allows you to share all your documents, movies, pictures, directly from your hard drive with your friends over the Internet.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Gigatribe screenshot 1

    Gigatribe Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer

    Gigatribe VS Rockstor

     
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    EasyNAS

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    It uses openSUSE Leap as a base with the Btrfs advanced file system. EasyNAS is managed through a web-based interface and offers such features as on-line growing of file systems, snapshots and copy-on-write.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EasyNAS

    EasyNAS Features

    1.  Support for BTRFS

    EasyNAS VS Rockstor

     
    Comments about EasyNAS as an Alternative to Rockstor
    wimbo
    Positive •Mar 4, 2021
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    The only alternative that also supports BTRFS. There should be more NAS systems that support BTRFS!

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    • EasyNAS is Free and Open SourceRockstor is also Free and Open Source
  13. FlexRaid T-Raid icon

    FlexRaid T-Raid

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    Unify & organize your data. Protect & recover from disk failures! Whether you are choosing Transparent RAID™ or RAID over File System, FlexRAID products allow you to transform a common PC with an existing operating system into a protected Network Attached Storage (NAS)...

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ubuntu
    Discontinued

    flexraid is no longer being supported and the website has gone dark.

    FlexRaid T-Raid VS Rockstor

     
  14. Easy File Sharing Web Server icon

    Easy File Sharing Web Server

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    Easy File Sharing Web Server is a file sharing software that allows visitors to upload/download files easily through a Web Browser (IE, Mozilla, Netscape etc.). It can help you share files with your users, customers and partners.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 7.2, released in October 2015, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    Easy File Sharing Web Server VS Rockstor

     
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