The Best TrueNAS AlternativesTop NAS Systems and other similar apps like TrueNAS

TrueNAS is described as '(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' and is a very popular NAS system in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to TrueNAS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Self-Hosted, Mac and Android apps. The best TrueNAS alternative is openmediavault, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like TrueNAS are Unraid, Rockstor, XigmaNAS and Western Digital My Cloud.

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  1. openmediavault icon

    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.

    19 openmediavault alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  2. Unraid icon

    Unraid

     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

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Unraid screenshot 1
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  4. Rockstor icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Rockstor screenshot 1
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    Unraid

    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...

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    XigmaNAS

     27 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    XigmaNAS screenshot 1
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  7. Western Digital My Cloud icon

    Western Digital My Cloud

     5 likes

    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
    • US flagUnited States
    Western Digital My Cloud screenshot 1
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  9. Amahi Home Server icon

    Amahi Home Server

     19 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    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.
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  11. ReadyNAS icon

    ReadyNAS

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    ReadyNAS by NETGEAR.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    New ReadyNAS OS 6 Home Page
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    EasyNAS
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  13. napp-it icon

    napp-it

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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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • OpenIndiana
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  14. StorMagic SvSAN icon

    StorMagic SvSAN

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    StorMagic SvSAN is a highly available hyperconverged storage solution using only two servers and protects data with encryption features and key management.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • VMware vSphere
    • Microsoft Hyper-V Server
    • Ubuntu
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
    StorMagic SvSAN is managed through the Edge Control dashboard.
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  15. Windows Server 2019 icon

    Windows Server 2019

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    Windows Server 2019 is built on the strong foundation of Windows Server 2016 – which continues to see great momentum in customer adoption.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • US flagUnited States
    Windows Defender ATP securing a machine running Windows Server 2019 Preview
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