Unraid AlternativesTop NAS Systems and other similar apps like Unraid

Unraid is described as 'Flexible OS manages mixed drive storage, runs Docker containers and VMs, supports hardware passthrough, offers user-friendly web interface and parity protection' and is a NAS system in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Unraid for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Windows, Mac and BSD apps. The best Unraid alternative is TrueNAS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Unraid are openmediavault, OpenZFS, ZimaOS and Rockstor.

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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.

    23 TrueNAS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Chemputer
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    Since the previous comment, FreeNAS, now called TrueNAS has added support for VMs and Docker apps (though to setup a Docker environment, you must do so manually.) It has support for a plethora of things that competitors such as unraid does, such as plugins (for instance Plex, Nextcloud, Jenkins, and many others), ZFS, NAS, SMB, iSCSI, etc., and a very nice web GUI.

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    Does not have built in functionality of virtual machines and "Docker" apps.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think TrueNAS is a great Unraid alternative.

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

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

    • TrueNAS is Free and Open SourceUnraid is Paid and Proprietary
    • TrueNAS is Security-focusedUnraid 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.

    18 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    OpenMediaVault lacks support for VM orchestration, among probably other things.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think openmediavault is a great Unraid alternative.

    • openmediavault is Free and Open SourceUnraid is Paid and Proprietary
  4. OpenZFS icon

    OpenZFS

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    OpenZFS is an advanced file system and volume manager which was originally developed for Solaris and is now maintained by the OpenZFS community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
     
  5. ZimaOS icon

    ZimaOS

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    A simplified, focused and open NAS OS that supports all X86-64 hardware.

    6 ZimaOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    • ZimaOS is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Unraid.

    • ZimaOS is Free and ProprietaryUnraid is Paid and Proprietary
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    Rockstor

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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.

    18 Rockstor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  7. XigmaNAS icon

    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    Harvester

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    Harvester is the next generation of open-source hyperconverged infrastructure solutions designed for modern cloud-native environments.

    14 Harvester alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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  10. Acronis Cyber Infrastructure icon

    Acronis Cyber Infrastructure

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    Software-defined infrastructure for cyber protection. Streamline IT efforts using built-in management and monitoring tools. Get integrated support for multiple workloads, use cases, storage types and APIs. Maximize productivity, lower operational costs, and enable growth.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is the most popular SaaS alternative to Unraid.

    • Acronis Cyber Infrastructure is Freemium and ProprietaryUnraid is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    18 Western Digital My Cloud alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • Western Digital My Cloud is Free and ProprietaryUnraid is Paid and Proprietary
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    StableBit DrivePool

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    State of the art, file based drive pooling software.

    9 StableBit DrivePool alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • StableBit DrivePool is the most popular commercial alternative to Unraid.

    • StableBit DrivePool is Paid and ProprietaryUnraid is also Paid and Proprietary
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