OpenNAS
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Linux, self-hosted, Web
Summary
OpenNAS is a free NAS operating system for managing files, storage, containers, and virtual machines through a browser-based desktop on your own hardware. File Station handles uploads and downloads, previews for images, video, audio, and several document types, ZIP operations, recycle-bin recovery, and expiring password-protected public links. Storage tools show S.M.A.R.T. health, RAID status, and per-volume usage, and let administrators initialize disks and configure space for virtual machines and containers. Container Manager works with Docker containers, images, logs, resource statistics, and docker-compose stacks. KVM/QEMU virtual machines support ISO booting, qcow2 disks, and an in-browser noVNC console. Package Center includes one-click self-hosted services such as Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, and Home Assistant. OpenNAS also supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP sharing, along with Time Machine targets. It is based on Alpine Linux, licensed GPL-3.0-or-later, and targets x86_64. The current installer is version 0.9.0-beta.1; it supports UEFI and BIOS boot. The Free plan is 0.00 USD per free.
Who it is for
OpenNAS suits self-hosters who want to manage shared storage, containers, and virtual machines on their own compatible x86_64 hardware. It requires a compatible 64-bit system, at least 2 GB RAM, and an 8 GB or larger USB stick for installation.
What is good
- Browser-based management for files, storage, and virtual machines
- Supports Docker containers and docker-compose stacks
- Includes one-click self-hosted services
- Offers SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP sharing
What to know first
- Current x86_64 installer is a beta release
- Installer requires compatible 64-bit x86_64 hardware
- Arm64 images are planned, not listed as available
Verdict
OpenNAS brings storage management, file sharing, containers, and KVM/QEMU virtual machines into one browser-based system. It is worth considering if you have compatible x86_64 hardware and are comfortable using a beta installer.
OpenNAS plans and pricing
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- Free plan
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- Storage pools
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- User management
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- Snapshots
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- App catalog
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- Container support
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- Virtual machines
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Facts
- Purpose
- OpenNAS is a free NAS operating system with a browser-based web desktop for files, storage, containers and virtual machines.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- License
- OpenNAS is based on Alpine Linux, targets x86_64, and is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- File management
- File Station supports uploads, downloads, previews for images, video, audio, PDF, DOCX, CSV and code, ZIP operations, recycle-bin restoration, and expiring password-protected public links.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Storage
- Storage features include S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring, RAID status, per-volume usage bars, disk initialization and configurable storage for VMs and containers.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Containers
- Container Manager manages Docker containers and images, streams CPU and memory statistics and logs, and imports docker-compose stacks.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Included apps
- Package Center offers one-click self-hosted services including Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden, Gitea, Home Assistant, Portainer and Immich.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- App development
- The SDK supports sandboxed iframe apps with postMessage capabilities, per-app storage, notifications, files and identity, plus Ed25519 signing and publisher verification.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Network protocols
- File sharing supports SMB/CIFS, NFS and AFP, with Time Machine targets, per-share recycle bins, Avahi discovery and WS-Discovery.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Security features include WebAuthn passkeys, OIDC single sign-on, admin and user roles, signed packages, trusted publishers, an unprivileged backend, decoy routes and automatic IP blocking.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- System administration
- The web desktop provides SSH and authorized-key management, SMTP test sending, log viewing, TLS certificate management, an opennas CLI, resource monitoring and power controls.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Hardware requirements
- The installer requires a compatible 64-bit x86_64 desktop, mini PC or server, at least 2 GB RAM, a system disk plus optional data disks, and an 8 GB or larger USB stick.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Installation limit
- The current download is version 0.9.0-beta.1 for x86_64, and both UEFI and BIOS boot are supported.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Roadmap
- Arm64 images, LDAP integration, an app store and publishing, PCIe/GPU passthrough, more translations and other additions are planned or under consideration.opennas.eu · 2 Oct 2026
- Audience and support
- The project describes itself as made for self-hosters, provides GitHub documentation and contribution links, and lists [email protected].github.com · 2 Oct 2026
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Sources
- opennas.eu· checked 2 Oct 2026
- opennas.eu/features/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- opennas.eu/download/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- opennas.eu/roadmap/· checked 2 Oct 2026
- github.com/opennas-eu· checked 2 Oct 2026