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| Fact | TrueNAS | ZimaOS |
|---|---|---|
| API | Current releases use a versioned JSON-RPC 2.0 API over WebSocket; the former REST API was deprecated in 25.04 and removed in 26. | The OpenAPI exposes programmatic operations for files, users and system settings. |
| Company headquarters | The company lists 541 Division Street, Campbell, California 95008, USA as its address. | Crunchbase lists ZimaSpace headquarters in Shanghai, China. |
| Company legal name | The product footer identifies the maker as iXsystems, Inc. doing business as TrueNAS. | Crunchbase lists the maker's legal name as IceWhale Technology Limited. |
| Founded | 2002 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Campbell, California, USA | Hong Kong, China |
| Integrations | The platform lists TrueNAS Connect, TrueCommand, CloudSync, Veeam, vCenter, OpenStack Cinder, Syncthing, Rsync and Fibre Channel integrations. | The maker highlights Immich, Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Paperless-ngx, n8n, and Pi-hole among supported apps. |
TrueNAS plans
- TrueNAS Community EditionFree
- TrueNAS EnterprisePriced on request
ZimaOS plans
- ZimaOSFree
- ZimaOS+$29, paid once
Pick TrueNAS if…
TrueNAS Community Edition suits home lab users, individuals, and data centers seeking file, block, or object storage. Its listed workloads include virtualization, surveillance, backup, and AI-related data needs.
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.