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QNAP QTSOpenMediaVault
Freemium

Included with QNAP NAS hardware; some apps and services are paid add-ons.

 Free

Free and open source; no paid tier.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Wide app catalog through the QNAP App Center for expanding NAS functionality
  • Built-in Container Station and virtualization support for running extra services
  • Runs on modest, low-power hardware thanks to a lightweight footprint
  • Plugin system covers common NAS services like torrent, media, and backup add-ons
  • Only runs on QNAP's own hardware, unlike open NAS operating systems
  • ext4 base lacks the snapshot and dedupe depth of QNAP's ZFS-based QuTS hero
  • Web UI and plugin quality vary since many plugins are community maintained
  • Debian base means less visual polish than commercial NAS operating systems
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Closed 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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