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Gfarm vs XtreemFS
Both stand on distributed file system software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Gfarm when multi-site data handling, replication, and self-hosting are core requirements. Its broad access options support different environments. Look elsewhere if you need a hosted deployment instead of software run on your own infrastructure.
Visit Gfarm Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
XtreemFS offers replicated storage, failover and read-only replicas, with support for Linux, macOS, Windows and self-hosted deployment. Consider the per-volume file limit and the community-based support channels when assessing fit.
Visit XtreemFSThe facts
| Gfarm | XtreemFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | oss-tsukuba.org | xtreemfs.org |
| On distributed file system software | #17 of 32 | #13 of 32 |
Gfarm: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Data replication across deployments
- Multi-site support
- Four stated file-access routes
What to know first
- Requires a self-hosted deployment
- Operators must manage their own infrastructure
- Access depends on supported client or gateway methods
XtreemFS: what it does well
- Files replicate across storage servers.
- Automatic failover can switch to a backup replica.
- Read-only replicas can cache across datacenters.
- POSIX compatibility supports NFS replacement.
- Free under an open-source BSD license.
What to know first
- A single volume holds up to tens of millions of files.
- User questions go to a public mailing list.
- Bug reports use the GitHub bug tracker.
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