Head-to-head · NAS Software
DPlaneOS vs napp-it
DPlaneOS leads on 0 checks, napp-it on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDPlaneOS · 6.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresnapp-it · 6 of 7
DPlaneOS scores higher on our rubric for nas software: 6.8 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #15.
DPlaneOS is the better fit for open-source ZFS infrastructure. napp-it is the better fit for ZFS NAS and virtualization.
- DPlaneOS fits best
Open-source ZFS infrastructure
- napp-it fits best
ZFS NAS and virtualization
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Side by side
| Feature | DPlaneOS 6.8/10 Visit ↗ | napp-it 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #14 in NAS Software | #15 in NAS Software |
| Best for | Open-source ZFS infrastructure | ZFS NAS and virtualization |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DPlaneOS 5/7 · napp-it 6/7 | ||
| Storage pools | ✓ | ✓ |
| User management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snapshots | ✓ | ✓ |
| App catalog | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Container support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Virtual machines | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Cloud sync | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | DPlaneOS is a free, open-source NAS operating system built on NixOS and OpenZFS. It targets advanced homelab operators and small offices that want web-based administration for storage pools, datasets, snapshots, replication, file sharing,… Read the review → |
napp-it is a self-hosted web interface for managing NAS and SAN storage built around ZFS, with support for Storage Spaces and related server platforms. It is aimed at home users, solo administrators, and organizations that want storage… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DPlaneOS — where it wins
- Deep ZFS management with snapshots, replication, encryption, and quotas
- Broad sharing support, including SMB, NFS, iSCSI, NVMe-oF, and S3
- Strong access, monitoring, and configuration controls for self-hosted deployments
Where it doesn't
- No VM support
- No verified app catalog
- Advanced NixOS and ZFS knowledge may be needed for deployment
napp-it — where it wins
- ZFS pools, RAIDZ, snapshots, quotas, and reservations
- Replication, SMB/NFS sharing, S3 storage, and monitoring
- Central management for multiple servers through CS
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires your own infrastructure
- License choices vary between Home and commercial Pro editions
- Some features depend on the operating system and napp-it version
- DPlaneOS6.8/10 · Free plan
A capable open-source NAS for ZFS-focused operators who do not need VM support.
Visit DPlaneOSFull verdict → - napp-it6.7/10 · Free plan
A broad self-hosted NAS suite for ZFS storage, replication, sharing, and virtualization.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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