Alternatives to Rockstor

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

  • OpenMediaVault

    Debian-based network-attached storage operating system with a browser web interface.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hosted

    OpenMediaVault is a free Debian-based NAS system with a web interface and plugins, running on modest hardware instead of Rockstor's openSUSE and Btrfs base.

  • XigmaNAS

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

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxSelf-hosted

    XigmaNAS is a free FreeBSD-based NAS system for generic hardware with broad CIFS, NFS and iSCSI support, but tooling is less familiar to Linux admins.

  • HexOS

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

    PaidProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    HexOS is a paid, closed-source system built on TrueNAS Scale that simplifies setup for non-technical users, with a smaller support community.

  • Houston UI

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

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    Houston UI is an open-source Cockpit-based management interface for self-built NAS servers, mainly developed and tested around 45Drives hardware.

  • 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 hardware.

  • QNAP QuTS hero

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

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    QNAP QuTS hero uses ZFS with inline deduplication and snapshots instead of Btrfs, but runs only on certified QNAP hardware and needs more RAM.

  • QNAP QTS

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

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    QNAP QTS is a closed NAS system on an ext4 base for QNAP appliances, with a wide App Center and container support.

  • Asustor Data Master (ADM)

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

    FreemiumProprietaryLinuxSelf-hosted

    Asustor Data Master keeps Btrfs snapshots but runs only on Asustor hardware and is closed source, with an App Central catalog.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.