FreeNAS Alternatives

OpenMediaVault

OpenMediaVault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins. OpenMediaVault is primarily designed to be used in home environments or small home offices, but is not limited to those scenarios.

Features:

• Support for SFTP
• Support for Docker
• Google Drive integration
• HTTP Web seeding
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. data
• SSH
• TFTP

Unraid

Simplicity. Flexibility. Scalability. Modularity. Unraid empowers you to build the system you’ve always wanted using your preferred hardware, software, and operating systems. Break the confines of a single OS. Unraid lets you partition system resources to store and protect data, run any application, and/or create virtual machines in isolated environments.

Features:

• Parity Drives
• Backup
• Data Redundancy
• Encrypted backups
• File Based Storage
• Hypervisor
• Remote Management
• Virtual Machines
• Virtualization

XigmaNAS

XigmaNAS (formerly NAS4Free) is an embedded Open Source Storage NAS (Network-Attached Storage) distribution based on FreeBSD. This project is a continuation of FreeNAS 7 series project. XigmaNAS supports sharing across Windows, Apple, and UNIX-like systems. It includes ZFS v28, Software RAID (0,1,5), disk encryption, S.M.A.R.T / email reports etc.

Features:

• Ftp server
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. data

Amahi Home Server

The Amahi Home Server is designed for home and small office environments where the technical support staff do not want the job! It is easy to use and offers cross-platform compatibility (PCs, Mac, GNU/Linux, Playstation, Xbox, you name it.) The Amahi server is open source and Linux-based, which means its reliable and virus-free.

Features:

• Nextcloud integration
• Backup
• Dynamic DNS
• File sharing
• Music Streaming
• Networking
• Php
• Python
• Ruby
• VPN

FuguHub

FuguHub lets you set up and operate your own secure file-sharing site, even if you're not a techie. FuguHub is an easy-to-use server that runs either on your own computer/device or on your own private online cloud/VPS server. FEATURES Create your own private or your own multiuser file storage system, and share files with friends, family, or business colleagues. Create and run your own website, blog, and forum without paying an outside firm to host it.

Features:

• Support for WebDAV
• Web Server

Rockstor

Rockstor is a free and open source NAS (Network Attached Storage) operating system. It’s a software solution and can be installed on commodity hardware or a hypervisor satisfying minimum system requirements.

Features:

• Based on CentOS Linux
• Support for SFTP
• Support for BTRFS
• Support for WebDAV

SnapRAID

Disk array backup with snapshot raid

FlexRaid T-Raid

Unify & organize your data. Protect & recover from disk failures! Whether you are choosing Transparent RAID™ or RAID over File System, FlexRAID products allow you to transform a common PC with an existing operating system into a protected Network Attached Storage (NAS) appliance or a Hybrid Storage System (HSS), which is accessed both locally and remotely.

Easy File Sharing Web Server

Easy File Sharing Web Server is a file sharing software that allows visitors to upload/download files easily through a Web Browser (IE, Mozilla, Netscape etc.). It can help you share files with your users, customers and partners. They can search for and download files from your computer or upload files from theirs. The files on your PC can be accessible from anywhere without special software. Easy File Sharing Web Server also provides a Bulletin Board System (Forum).

Features:

• File sharing
• File transfer

Windows Server 2019

With Windows Server 2019 and Project Honolulu, customers will be able to easily integrate Azure services such as Azure Backup, Azure File Sync, disaster recovery, and much more so they will be able to leverage these Azure services without disrupting their applications and infrastructure.