Side by side
openmediavault vs Rockstor
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted
openmediavault combines NAS administration, file services, storage features and monitoring in a free Debian-based package. Check the installation requirements and the Kubernetes plugin dependency if the app catalog matters to your setup.
Visit openmediavault Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Choose Rockstor if you want a free, open-source storage system with snapshots, multiple file-sharing protocols, backups, and Docker-based apps. Check the installer target details before choosing a device, especially for experimental targets or Raspberry Pi 5, and expect community-based support.
Visit RockstorThe facts
| openmediavault | Rockstor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openmediavault.org | rockstor.com |
| On nas software | #6 of 21 | #10 of 21 |
openmediavault: what it does well
- Web-based NAS administration
- Includes SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS and RSync
- Supports software RAID and Btrfs snapshots
- Plugins add backup and security services
- Free software under GNU GPL v3
What to know first
- App catalog requires the Kubernetes plugin
- Installation instructions specify Debian 13 or AMD64 hardware
- Provided without warranty
Rockstor: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Offers scheduled and on-demand copy-on-write snapshots.
- Shares files over NFS, Samba, SFTP, and AFP.
- Includes backup options for Rsync, Apple Time Machine, and Windows Backup.
- Docker-based Rock-ons add apps for VPN, syncing, and media streaming.
What to know first
- Rockstor is Linux and BTRFS based.
- Tumbleweed and Slowroll are experimental during the 5.5 testing phase.
- The Raspberry Pi 5 profile is experimental, and setup cannot proceed on its jeOS base image through zypper.
- Support is community based through the Rockstor forum.
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