LINBIT SDS
5.9#10 in storage management softwareFrom $1,000 a yearAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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StarWind Virtual SAN
7.2#3 in software-defined storage softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | LINBIT SDS | StarWind Virtual SAN |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | Beverly, Massachusetts, USA |
| Purpose | LINBIT SDS is open-source block storage for private cloud infrastructure, combining DRBD replication with LINSTOR storage orchestration. | StarWind Virtual SAN is software that replaces physical shared SAN storage and targets Enterprise ROBO, SMB and Edge environments. |
LINBIT SDS plans
- LINBIT Starter$1,000 a year
- LINBIT EnterprisePriced on request
- LINBIT PlusPriced on request
StarWind Virtual SAN plans
- StarWind Virtual SAN FreeFree
- Virtual SAN FreeFree
- DatacenterPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- StarWind Virtual SANPriced on request
Pick LINBIT SDS if…
LINBIT SDS suits private-cloud teams and organizations running high-I/O workloads such as databases. It is intended for Linux-based deployments needing replicated, provisioned, and remotely accessible block storage.
Pick StarWind Virtual SAN if…
It is aimed at SMB, ROBO, and Edge deployments that need shared storage software and high availability. Teams should check the free edition’s KVM-only web UI listing and support model before choosing it.