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RockstorOpenMediaVault
Free

Open source; the project also offers commercial support options.

 Free

Free and open source; no paid tier.

Linux, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Multi-arch and Btrfs-based, giving snapshot and replication features without proprietary lock-in
  • Application framework lets users extend the NAS with additional 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
  • Smaller community and plugin ecosystem than TrueNAS or OpenMediaVault
  • Btrfs still requires more care around RAID levels than mature ZFS setups
  • 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, Downloadable app Self-hosted, Downloadable app
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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