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DataCore SANsymphony vs NexentaStor
Both stand on storage management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1
SANsymphony offers centralized storage management, performance features, and several recovery options across a range of deployment types. Check the edition limits and Windows Server requirements, and request pricing for the managed-capacity licensing.
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NexentaStor combines broad storage protocols, virtualization integrations, and replication features in a deployable software-defined platform. Review capacity-based pricing and infrastructure requirements with Nexenta before deployment.
Visit NexentaStorThe facts
| DataCore SANsymphony | NexentaStor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | datacore.com | nexenta.com |
| On storage management software | #8 of 28 | #12 of 28 |
DataCore SANsymphony: what it does well
- Pools mixed storage hardware under central management
- Includes synchronous mirroring and asynchronous replication
- Supports REST API and PowerShell API management
- All four editions include Premier Support and free updates
What to know first
- Pricing is on request
- Evaluation requires activation with a valid key within 30 days
- Some features are disabled or limited during evaluation
- Server installations require Microsoft Windows Server 2016 through 2025
NexentaStor: what it does well
- Unified NFS, SMB, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI storage
- Scales from terabytes to petabytes
- Unlimited snapshots and long-distance replication
- REST API and NexentaFusion management
- 45-day free trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing is capacity-tiered and plus maintenance
- Commercial use requires a purchased license key
- Designed for enterprise storage workloads
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