Side by side
napp-it vs OSNEXUS QuantaStor
Both stand on nas software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
napp-it brings storage management, ZFS capabilities, and several sharing protocols into one interface. Check the plan limits and support terms against your deployment before choosing a free option.
Visit napp-it Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
QuantaStor combines multiple storage types, grid management, and several installation formats. Compare the Community Edition restrictions and Enterprise quote-based pricing with deployment needs.
Visit OSNEXUS QuantaStorThe facts
| napp-it | OSNEXUS QuantaStor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | napp-it.org | osnexus.com |
| On nas software | #3 of 21 | #7 of 21 |
napp-it: what it does well
- Central interface manages server fleets without an agent.
- Supports SMB, NFS, S3, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel.
- Incremental replication can be encrypted in transit.
- Includes snapshots and automatic ZFS healing.
What to know first
- CS Home is limited to three servers.
- CS Home includes no support.
- SE Free excludes Pro features and individual support.
OSNEXUS QuantaStor: what it does well
- Manages file, block, and object storage
- Can scale up or out
- Offers CLI and REST API management
- Trial unlocks Enterprise Edition features
- Includes listed Ceph security and monitoring capabilities
What to know first
- Community Edition capped at 80TB raw capacity
- Community Edition limited to four grid servers
- Community Edition excludes commercial use
- Enterprise Edition price requires a quote
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