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Panzura CloudFS

Self-hosted · API

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One barScore 5.3

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely0 of 6 device platforms
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Panzura CloudFS is ranked #24 of 29 in distributed file system software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted.

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Panzura CloudFS Not published Capacity-based licensing; contact sales for pricing panzura.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on distributed file system software

Deployment model: hybrid
Global namespace: Yes
Local caching: Yes
Supported protocols: SMB, NFS, S3
Cloud storage targets: AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, IBM Cloud Object Storage, Wasabi, NetApp, Dell EMC ECS, Cloudian, Scality, MinIO, Oracle Cloud Storage
Edge synchronization: Yes

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The record

Purpose: CloudFS provides one authoritative global file data set in object storage for distributed sites to access directly.
Protocols: It serves the same data set over native SMB, NFS, and S3.
Global locking: Its peer-to-peer locking propagates across sites and supports byte-range locking for simultaneous edits within a file.
Snapshots: Immutable snapshots can run as often as every 60 seconds, with point-in-time recovery for files and folders.
Geofencing: File and folder geofencing rules are enforced at the node across SMB, NFS, and S3.
Encryption: Panzura states that CloudFS encrypts data at rest with AES 256-bit algorithms and data in transit with TLS 1.3.
FIPS validation: Panzura says its CloudFS cryptographic module was validated by NIST under FIPS 140-3 on November 22, 2024, at Security Level 1 with life-cycle assurance at Level 3.
Cloud integrations: Panzura lists certified object-store partners including Dell, Backblaze, MinIO, Nutanix Objects, Scality, StorageGRID, and Virtustream.
Infrastructure: CloudFS runs on bare metal and Panzura lists Nutanix, VMware, Proxmox, and Linux KVM as certified hypervisor partners.
Monitoring integration: The product page describes native Grafana Cloud integration through a secure connector that requires no inbound firewall ports.
AI integration: Panzura Nexus connects CloudFS files to Microsoft 365 Copilot, with permissions evaluated at query time, according to Panzura.
Threat detection: Panzura describes Threat Control as using behavioral detection for ransomware, mass deletion, and data exfiltration, with automated quarantine and granular restoration.
Data services: Panzura Data Services Essentials is included with each CloudFS deployment; its Standard tier adds search, audit trails, and one-click recovery.
Support: Panzura provides a Service Hub for support and says a team can release a lock left by an offline user without a support ticket.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Distributed File System Software in 2026#24 of 29
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panzura.com/products/cloudfs· checked 4 Oct 2026
panzura.com/technology/security-encryption· checked 4 Oct 2026
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panzura.com/products/data-services· checked 4 Oct 2026