MooseFS
7.1#4 in distributed file system software€9 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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OpenAFS
6.1#14 in distributed file system softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | MooseFS | OpenAFS |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 2000 |
| Security | MooseFS 5 adds cluster-wide authentication that gates data access through the master and prevents storage-layer bypass of export permissions. | AFS clients and servers mutually authenticate, and server processes encrypt particularly sensitive information sent to clients. |
| Support | Commercial Pro includes 24/7 support from the developers, while Community support is community-driven discussion and documentation. | The project wiki points users to mailing lists, an IRC channel, and a page listing individuals and companies offering support or consulting. |
MooseFS plans
- CommunityFree
- Personal€9, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
OpenAFS plans
- OpenAFSFree
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.
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.