JuiceFS
7.9#1 in distributed file system softwareFrom $0.02 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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OpenAFS
6.1#14 in distributed file system softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | JuiceFS | OpenAFS |
|---|---|---|
| Caching | JuiceFS provides local, distributed and multi-level caching options for improving repeated-access performance. | The client Cache Manager stores files in local disk or memory cache to reduce repeated network requests. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2000 |
| License | The Community Edition source code is released under Apache License 2.0. | The project states that OpenAFS is distributed under the IBM Public License. |
| Security | JuiceFS supports encryption in transit and at rest; at-rest encryption must be enabled when creating a file system and cannot be enabled later. | AFS clients and servers mutually authenticate, and server processes encrypt particularly sensitive information sent to clients. |
JuiceFS plans
- Community EditionFree
- Cloud Service$0.02 a month
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
OpenAFS plans
- OpenAFSFree
Pick JuiceFS if…
JuiceFS may suit teams managing shared or large data workloads across object storage, including users of Kubernetes or Hadoop ecosystem tools. Its deployment options also address organizations that want a self-hosted, managed, or enterprise setup.
Pick OpenAFS if…
It suits organizations such as companies or university departments that need shared network files across a defined user group. It is intended for administrators able to manage AFS volumes and their quotas.