Gluster
5.8#17 in distributed file system softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitGluster vs MooseFS
What both publish
| Fact | Gluster | MooseFS |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Gluster documentation includes an SSL guide and access-control-list administration guidance. | MooseFS 5 adds cluster-wide authentication that gates data access through the master and prevents storage-layer bypass of export permissions. |
| Support | The project points users to consultancies for design, performance, and additional support; Red Hat says it does not support community versions. | Commercial Pro includes 24/7 support from the developers, while Community support is community-driven discussion and documentation. |
Gluster plans
- GlusterFree
MooseFS plans
- CommunityFree
- Personal€9, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Gluster if…
Gluster may suit Linux and self-hosted teams that need distributed storage for data-intensive workloads. It is also described for on-premise, public-cloud, and hybrid deployments.
Pick MooseFS if…
Community is positioned for development, evaluation, and smaller deployments; Personal is intended for individual developers, researchers, and home-lab use. Organizations needing commercial support or deployment-specific pricing can request an Enterprise quote.