Alternatives to OpenMediaVault

Debian-based network-attached storage operating system with a browser web interface. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as OpenMediaVault.

  • XigmaNAS

    FreeBSD-based NAS operating system, formerly known as NAS4Free.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hosted

    XigmaNAS moves you from a Debian base to FreeBSD, keeps generic hardware support and broad CIFS, NFS and iSCSI coverage, with a smaller community and slower feature pace.

  • Rockstor

    Open-source Btrfs NAS platform built on openSUSE for custom storage builds.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hosted

    Rockstor is an open-source Btrfs NAS built on openSUSE with snapshots, replication and an application framework, but its community and plugin ecosystem are smaller.

  • HexOS

    Consumer-friendly home server operating system built on top of TrueNAS Scale.

    PaidProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    HexOS builds on TrueNAS Scale with simplified setup for non-technical users, but is a paid, closed product with a newer and smaller support community.

  • Houston UI

    Open-source Cockpit-based management interface for self-built NAS servers.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    Houston UI provides an open-source Cockpit-based management interface for self-built NAS servers, mainly tested on 45Drives hardware and with a smaller plugin ecosystem.

  • Synology DiskStation Manager

    Web-based NAS operating system that powers every Synology DiskStation device.

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    Synology DiskStation Manager offers a polished web interface and large package center, but is closed source and only runs on Synology's own hardware.

  • QNAP QTS

    Standard NAS operating system for QNAP storage appliances with an ext4 base.

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    QNAP QTS adds a wide App Center catalog plus Container Station and virtualization, but is closed source and only runs on QNAP hardware with an ext4 base.

  • QNAP QuTS hero

    ZFS-based QNAP NAS operating system with snapshots and inline deduplication.

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    QNAP QuTS hero uses ZFS with inline deduplication, compression and SnapSync replication, but requires certified QNAP hardware and more RAM than QTS.

  • Asustor Data Master (ADM)

    NAS operating system for Asustor devices with an app catalog and surveillance suite.

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    Asustor Data Master adds an App Central catalog, surveillance suite and Btrfs snapshots, but is closed source, runs only on Asustor hardware and has fewer third-party apps.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.