Side by side
napp-it vs TrueNAS
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.
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Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5
TrueNAS Community Edition combines several storage types with ZFS protection features and a broad set of services. Review the support model and one-way upgrade warning before moving from TrueNAS CORE.
Visit TrueNASThe facts
| napp-it | TrueNAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | napp-it.org | truenas.com |
| On nas software | #3 of 21 | #1 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.
TrueNAS: what it does well
- Free software download for x86 hardware.
- Supports file, block, and object storage.
- ZFS features include snapshots and replication.
- Includes apps, Docker containers, and virtual machines.
- Offers web UI, CLI, and a TrueNAS API.
What to know first
- Upgrading from TrueNAS CORE is a one-way operation.
- Community support is through forums and documentation.
- The stated platform requirement is x86 hardware.
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