17.9
TrueNAS Community Edition is free, open storage software that provides file, block, and object storage through one interface.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
Best NAS Software in 2026
NAS software helps set up and manage network-attached storage; your choice depends on storage features and the platforms you can run or access. Compare storage pools, user management, snapshots, app catalogs, containers, virtual machines and cloud sync. Check whether a tool offers an Android app or another way to manage storage from your phone; the platform details here do not establish Android support.
27.9
NAS software for x86-64 devices to manage files and configure JBOD or RAID.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
36.7
Copies cloud productivity data to Synology NAS servers for recovery after outages or data loss.
Free planSelf-hosted
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KitchenAsty
Self-hosted restaurant platform for online orders, kitchen operations, reservations, and engagement.
AndroidiOSWebAPI6.6 - 5
napp-it
Web GUI for managing storage servers, S3 clouds, or AI providers and their clusters.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.6Free plan - 6
SoftNAS
Enterprise cloud NAS software with NFS, SMB, and iSCSI, plus active-passive failover.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.6From $0.13 a month - 7
NovaNAS
Free, open NAS software with browser file tools and a Docker app store.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 8
ZetaNAS
Open-source NAS for file sharing, collaboration, and AI/ML pipelines, from one server to clusters.
Free planWebSelf-hosted6.5From $99 a month - 9
OSNEXUS QuantaStor
Software-defined storage platform built on Ceph and OpenZFS, managed as one grid.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.4Free plan - 10
Unraid USB Creator
Prepares a bootable Unraid USB flash drive from a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.4$49 one-time - 11
NexentaStor
NexentaStor is software-defined storage that combines file services over NFS and SMB with block services over Fibre Channel and iSCSI.
WebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.3 - 12
Open-E JovianDSS
Linux and ZFS storage software for NAS, SAN, backups, and business continuity.
LinuxSelf-hosted6.3From $340 a year - 13
DPlaneOS
ZFS-first NAS OS with snapshots, encryption, and SMB, NFS, iSCSI, and NVMe-oF sharing.
Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 14
OpenNAS
Free Alpine-based NAS OS with a web desktop for files, storage, containers, and VMs.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted6.1Free plan - 15
PetaSAN
Open-source platform for multi-node storage with iSCSI, SMB, NFS, and S3 access.
Free planWebLinuxSelf-hosted6.0Free plan - 16
Rockstor
Linux and BTRFS NAS with snapshots, online capacity scaling, replication, and Docker apps.
WebAPILinuxmacOS6.0 - 17
XigmaNAS
Free NAS software with a web console for configuring and managing a server.
Free planWebSelf-hosted6.0Free plan - 18
openmediavault
Debian-based NAS for small and home offices, with web administration and common file services.
Free planAPILinuxSelf-hosted5.9Free plan - 19
TurnKey File Server
Network storage appliance with SMB sharing and browser access to files.
Free planLinuxSelf-hosted5.9Free plan - 20
HexOS
HexOS is paid self-hosted software that manages storage pools, streaming and virtual machines.
WebSelf-hosted5.8 - 21
StarWind SAN & NAS
Legacy software that makes shared storage from a server or server group, as a VM or bare metal.
WebLinuxSelf-hosted5.4
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose software that supports the environment where you plan to run or access it. The listed platform categories include self-hosted, web, Linux, API, Windows and macOS.
Which storage features should I compare?
Compare storage pools, user management and snapshots against the way you need to organize and manage files.
App catalogs, container support, virtual machines and cloud sync are also comparison points. Check the product details for the functions you need.
How can I compare free plans and paid options?
Check whether a free plan meets your needs, then compare any stated starting price and trial terms. A free plan and a trial are different offers.
Should I check whether the software is open source?
Yes, check the licence if you need to inspect or change the code.
Questions people ask
Can I manage NAS software from an Android phone?
The platform facts do not specify Android support. Check whether the product has an Android app or another phone-access option before choosing it.
What features should I compare in NAS software?
Compare storage pools, user management, snapshots, app catalogs, container support, virtual machines and cloud sync.
Does NAS software need to be self-hosted?
Self-hosted is one of the platform categories used for comparison. Check each product's platform details to see whether it fits your setup.
How do free plans differ from free trials?
A free plan and a free trial are distinct pricing offers. Check the product's pricing details for its terms and any paid starting price.