napp-it is a web-based client-server interface for managing storage on individual machines or across server fleets. It supports in-house storage servers and clusters, S3 cloud servers, and AI providers. Its central interface can manage one server or many without an agent or extra virtual machine. The GUI runs on FreeBSD, Illumos, Linux, macOS, Solaris, and Windows, and sharing protocols include SMB, NFS, S3, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel. ZFS features include AES-256-GCM encryption, end-to-end checksums, snapshots, automatic healing, and optional real-time deduplication. Replication is incremental, can link arbitrary servers, and can be encrypted in transit. The S3-compatible endpoint works with Nextcloud, rclone, backup tools, and MinIO clients. Monitoring covers performance, S.M.A.R.T. disk health, JBOD enclosure maps, and network virtualization. CS Home costs 0.00 USD per free for noncommercial home use, up to three servers, with no support. SE Free costs 0.00 USD per free for home or commercial use, without individual support or Pro features. New installations include a 30-day evaluation of Pro features.
Who it is for
napp-it suits home users and commercial teams managing storage servers or clusters. Resellers can also use it to build branded NAS interfaces.
What is good
- Central interface manages server fleets without an agent.
- Supports SMB, NFS, S3, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
- Incremental replication can be encrypted in transit.
- Includes snapshots and automatic ZFS healing.
What to know first
- CS Home is limited to three servers.
- CS Home includes no support.
- SE Free excludes Pro features and individual support.
Verdict
napp-it brings storage management, ZFS capabilities, and several sharing protocols into one interface. Check the plan limits and support terms against your deployment before choosing a free option.
napp-it plans and pricing
All plansCompared on NAS software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Storage pools
- Yes
- User management
- Yes
- Snapshots
- Yes
- Container support
- Yes
- Virtual machines
- Yes
- Cloud sync
- Yes
