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OpenMediaVaultHouston UI
Free

Free and open source; no paid tier.

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Runs on modest, low-power hardware thanks to a lightweight footprint
  • Plugin system covers common NAS services like torrent, media, and backup add-ons
  • Built on the widely used Cockpit framework rather than a proprietary UI stack
  • Open source, so the management layer can be inspected or extended
  • Web UI and plugin quality vary since many plugins are community maintained
  • Debian base means less visual polish than commercial NAS operating systems
  • Primarily developed and tested around 45Drives' own hardware lineup
  • Smaller plugin ecosystem than mainstream NAS OSes like OpenMediaVault
Self-hosted, Downloadable app Self-hosted, Web application
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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