NovaNAS
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VisitNovaNAS vs ZimaOS
What both publish
| Fact | NovaNAS | ZimaOS |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | The community app store offers one-click deployment of Docker apps, including Plex, Nextcloud, and Pi-hole. | The App Store advertises more than 800 apps, with one-click installation and third-party Docker support. |
| Audience | The site describes NovaNAS as a free, open-source option for DIY hardware and serious home or small-business storage. | The maker recommends the free plan for individuals, hobbyists, or casual users and ZimaOS+ for families, small teams, or creative studios. |
| Backup | The README describes automated backups to external drives or cloud storage and NovaNAS-to-NovaNAS backups using API key authentication. | Its backup workflow is based on a 3-2-1 strategy and supports cloud, local and LAN destinations. |
| Backups | The project README describes automated backup to external drives or cloud storage and NovaNAS-to-NovaNAS network backup using API key authentication. | Its backup system is based on the 3-2-1 strategy and can manage backup and sync across cloud, local, and LAN storage. |
| File management | Its web file manager supports browsing, uploading, downloading, and previewing files. | It lets users manage, preview, and share files from phones, cloud storage, and external drives. |
| Monitoring | The site describes real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring; historical monitoring and alerting are marked coming soon. | The built-in Btop tool displays real-time CPU, memory, disk and network usage. |
NovaNAS plans
- NovaNASFree
ZimaOS plans
- ZimaOSFree
- ZimaOS+$29, paid once
Pick NovaNAS if…
NovaNAS suits DIY hardware owners and home or small-business users seeking storage managed through a web interface. It requires a fresh Debian 13 system and at least 2 GB RAM, a 1-core CPU, and a 20 GB system drive.
Pick ZimaOS if…
The free plan is aimed at individuals, hobbyists, and casual users. ZimaOS+ is positioned for families, small teams, and creative studios needing more disks or users.