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ZetaNAS vs ZimaOS
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 Self-hostedWeb
Choose ZetaNAS if your team wants an open-source storage platform with collaboration features, broad storage access, or AI data pipelines. The free self-hosted plan covers core storage without capacity or node limits; teams needing more official extensions, cloud sync, or enterprise cluster capabilities should review the paid plans.
Visit ZetaNAS Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+6
ZimaOS combines NAS file management, storage, backups, and apps, with support for x86-64 hardware. The free plan has disk and member caps; ZimaOS+ removes them for a one-time 29.00 USD payment.
Visit ZimaOSThe facts
| ZetaNAS | ZimaOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Cloud: $99 a month | ZimaOS+: $29, paid once |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | zetanas.com | zimaspace.com |
| On nas software | #16 of 21 | #12 of 21 |
ZetaNAS: what it does well
- Supports S3, POSIX, and NFS/PNFS access.
- Runs on x86 or ARM hardware and scales to distributed clusters.
- Includes media sync, version history, previews, and chunked transfers.
- Provides real-time document sync, history, and granular access control.
- Offers private medical data workflows for DICOM and WSI.
What to know first
- The free plan includes only two official extensions.
- The free plan includes community forum support.
- Cloud starts at $99 a month.
- Enterprise is listed at $499 a month.
ZimaOS: what it does well
- Supports JBOD and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6.
- Backup and sync span cloud, local, and LAN storage.
- App Store lists more than 800 apps.
- Free plan includes up to four disks and three members.
- Remote access uses encrypted peer-to-peer connections.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to four disks and three members.
- ZimaOS+ license is bound to one device.
- License transfer requires at least one year of activation.
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