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LINBIT DRBD vs SeaweedFS
Both stand on storage replication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
DRBD provides replicated block storage with local read handling, multiple transport options, and a standalone command-line interface. The free community version and paid subscriptions differ in updates, support, and device limits.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+2
SeaweedFS combines several storage access methods in one cluster, with stated support for very large file collections. Check the production license requirement and the separate cost of enterprise support when assessing it for deployment.
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| LINBIT DRBD | SeaweedFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | LINBIT Starter: $1,000 a year | Capacity license — Yearly: $20 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | linbit.com | seaweedfs.com |
| On storage replication software | #3 of 24 | #7 of 24 |
LINBIT DRBD: what it does well
- Open-source community version is free
- Supports synchronous and other replication modes
- Reads can run locally without network traffic
- Supports TCP/IP and RDMA/Verbs transports
What to know first
- Starter begins at $1,000 a year
- Basic support is limited to five tickets yearly
- Basic device size is limited to 8TB
SeaweedFS: what it does well
- One cluster serves S3 objects, Iceberg tables, and POSIX files.
- Supports S3, POSIX, HDFS-compatible access, Iceberg REST, and WebDAV.
- Iceberg catalog works with Spark, Trino, Dremio, and DuckDB.
- Enterprise offers point-in-time restoration and shard repair.
What to know first
- Production use requires a paid license regardless of size.
- Free trial recovery retention is limited to one hour.
- Enterprise support is purchased separately from capacity licensing.
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