Windows Server 2019 Alternatives

Windows Server 2019 is described as 'Is built on the strong foundation of Windows Server 2016 – which continues to see great momentum in customer adoption' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Windows Server 2019 for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, SaaS and Amazon Web Services apps. The best Windows Server 2019 alternative is TrueNAS, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Windows Server 2019 are Ubuntu Server, Univention Corporate Server (UCS), Amazon Linux 2 and Amahi Home Server.

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Windows Server 2019 alternatives page was last updated Jan 20, 2022
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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 Windows Server 2019

     

    • TrueNAS is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Windows Server 2019.

    • TrueNAS is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Windows Server 2019.

    • TrueNAS is Free and Open SourceWindows Server 2019 is Paid and Proprietary
    • TrueNAS is LightweightWindows Server 2019 is not according to our users
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    Ubuntu Server

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    The leading platform for scale-out computing, Ubuntu Server helps you make the most of your infrastructure. Whether you want to deploy an OpenStack cloud, a Hadoop cluster or a 50,000-node render farm, Ubuntu Server delivers the best value scale-out performance available.

    183 Ubuntu Server alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Ubuntu Server screenshot 1

    Ubuntu Server Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Distribution

    Ubuntu Server VS Windows Server 2019

     
  4. Univention Corporate Server (UCS) icon

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS)

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    UCS is an open platform for central identity & access management, IT management, and active directory, with a web portal for easy access to applications.

    94 Univention Corporate Server (UCS) alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Kubernetes
    Univention App Center

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) Features

    1.  DHCP Server
    2.  Single Sign-On
    3.  Based on Debian
    4.  ARM support
    5.  Active Directory Migration
    6.  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    8.  SAML Single Sign-On

    Univention Corporate Server (UCS) VS Windows Server 2019

     

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Windows Server 2019.

    • Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is Freemium and Open SourceWindows Server 2019 is Paid and Proprietary
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    Amazon Linux 2

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    Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system from Amazon Web Services (AWS). It provides a security-focused, stable, and high-performance execution environment to develop and run cloud applications. Amazon Linux 2 is provided at no additional charge.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Amazon Web Services

    Amazon Linux 2 VS Windows Server 2019

     
  6. Amahi Home Server icon

    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!

    21 Amahi Home Server alternatives

    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 Windows Server 2019

     
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    Windows Server 2012

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    Windows Server 2012, codenamed "Windows Server 8", is the sixth release of Windows Server. It is the server version of Windows 8 and succeeds Windows Server 2008 R2. Two pre-release versions, a developer preview and a beta version, were released during development.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Windows Server 2012 Features

    1. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    2.  Data deduplication

    Windows Server 2012 VS Windows Server 2019

     

    • Windows Server 2012 is the most popular Windows alternative to Windows Server 2019.

    • Windows Server 2012 is the most popular commercial alternative to Windows Server 2019.

    • Windows Server 2012 is Paid and ProprietaryWindows Server 2019 is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. MDaemon Messaging Server icon

    MDaemon Messaging Server

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    Low cost, easy to use Email Server software for virtual, on-premise, or hosted deployments for companies that want control of their email. Integrated web-mail with doc sharing, Drop Box integration, client and server side encryption.

    24 MDaemon Messaging Server alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MDaemon's web-based email

    MDaemon Messaging Server Features

    1.  Encrypted Email
    2. Microsoft Outlook icon  Outlook integration
    3.  IMAP Support
    4. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    MDaemon Messaging Server VS Windows Server 2019

     
  10. SME Server icon

    SME Server

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    SME Server is a leading distribution for small and medium enterprises. It stands apart from the competition by shipping with most common functionality preconfigured and features a number of popular additional enhancements in the form of downloadable contributions.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    SME Server screenshot 1

    SME Server Features

    1.  Gateway
    2.  Integrated Spam Protection
    3. Microsoft Active Directory icon  Active Directory integration
    4.  Support for Samba
    5.  DHCP Server
    6.  Web filter
    7.  LDAP Services
    8.  DNS Server

    SME Server VS Windows Server 2019

     
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    Windows Server Essentials

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    Windows Server Essentials (formerly Windows Small Business Server) is a flexible, affordable, and easy-to-use server solution designed and priced for small businesses with up to 25 users and 50 devices.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Windows Server Essentials screenshot 1

    Windows Server Essentials Features

    1.  Server Monitoring

    Windows Server Essentials VS Windows Server 2019

     
  12. linuxmuster.net icon

    linuxmuster.net

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    linuxmuster.net is a comprehensive complete solution for the operation of school IT infrastructure. It is developed by teachers and service providers for the special requirements of schools. When developing our solution, we try to keep some ...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    School management console

    linuxmuster.net VS Windows Server 2019

     
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