ZimaOS is a NAS operating system for x86-64 hardware, with tools to manage, preview, and share files from phones, cloud storage, and external drives. Storage options include JBOD and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, and its backup system handles backup and sync across cloud, local, and LAN storage using a 3-2-1 approach. Its App Store lists more than 800 apps, including support for third-party Docker apps. ZimaOS connects over LAN or WAN from PC and Mac and can connect with Synology and QNAP NAS devices. The maker says remote access uses encrypted peer-to-peer connections, with no internet ports open by default, and that local accounts collect no telemetry or user data. The free plan costs 0.00 USD per free and supports up to four disks and three members. ZimaOS+ costs 29.00 USD per once for a lifetime license and adds unlimited disks and users. That license is tied to one device and may be transferred after at least one year of activation.
Who it is for
The maker recommends the free plan for individuals, hobbyists, and casual users. ZimaOS+ is presented for families, small teams, and creative studios that need more disks or users.
What is good
- Supports JBOD and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6.
- Backup and sync span cloud, local, and LAN storage.
- App Store lists more than 800 apps.
- Free plan includes up to four disks and three members.
- Remote access uses encrypted peer-to-peer connections.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to four disks and three members.
- ZimaOS+ license is bound to one device.
- License transfer requires at least one year of activation.
Verdict
ZimaOS combines NAS file management, storage, backups, and apps, with support for x86-64 hardware. The free plan has disk and member caps; ZimaOS+ removes them for a one-time 29.00 USD payment.
ZimaOS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on NAS software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 29 one-time
- Storage pools
- Yes
- User management
- Yes
- App catalog
- Yes
- Container support
- Yes
- Virtual machines
- Yes
- Cloud sync
- Yes
