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OpenNAS

Free#13 of 21 in NAS Software

OpenNAS: A free, open-source NAS for storage, containers, virtual machines and self-hosted apps. Ranked #13 of 21 in NAS Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free NAS with apps and VMs.

6.9/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.9 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free NAS with apps and VMs
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Storage pools
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
OpenNAS screenshot

  • Where it wins

    • ZFS pools, software RAID, snapshots and scheduled S.M.A.R.T. monitoring
    • Docker, Compose and KVM/QEMU virtual machines with browser consoles
    • Permissions, passkeys, OIDC SSO and a signed-package app center

  • Where it doesn't

    • Currently offered as a beta release for x86_64 hardware
    • Requires compatible hardware and self-hosted administration
    • Its scope may exceed the needs of users seeking basic file sharing

Our verdict on OpenNAS

OpenNAS is a free, open-source NAS operating system for self-hosters and homelabs running compatible x86_64 hardware. It combines storage management, file access, applications and virtualization in a browser-based desktop with windows, a launcher and notifications. The file manager includes previews, ZIP tools, a recycle bin and share links, while network sharing covers SMB, NFS and AFP. For administrators, the system brings together ZFS storage pools, software RAID, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, scheduled scrubs and snapshots in one platform.

The published product details show a broad self-hosted stack rather than a basic file server. Docker container and Compose stack management sit alongside KVM/QEMU virtual machines with a browser-based noVNC console. Package Center provides one-click access to services including Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden, Gitea, Home Assistant, Portainer and Immich. The app SDK and signed application packages also give the platform an ecosystem path beyond its built-in tools. User and group permissions, passkeys and OIDC single sign-on add identity controls for shared environments.

OpenNAS is currently distributed as beta release 0.9.0-beta.1, so it is a better fit for self-hosters comfortable evaluating a developing platform than for organizations seeking a settled NAS operating system. Its free, open-source model removes license cost and supports a wide range of workloads, but the breadth also brings more administration than a storage-only appliance. Choose it for a single system that can host files, containers, virtual machines and services. Choose an alternative if beta software or x86_64 hardware is not appropriate for your deployment.

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OpenNAS pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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OpenNAS fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Storage poolsYes
User managementYes
SnapshotsYes
App catalogYes
Container supportYes
Virtual machinesYes
Cloud syncNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted, Browser extension
PlatformsWeb, Linux
Compliance & security2FA, SSO/SAML
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations14 integrations: Docker, Docker Compose, Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden …
PricingFree plan
Websiteopennas.eu
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

OpenNAS integrations

OpenNAS lists 14 integrations on its own site.

  • Docker
  • Docker Compose
  • Jellyfin
  • Nextcloud
  • Pi-hole
  • Vaultwarden
  • Gitea
  • Home Assistant
  • Portainer
  • Immich
  • SMB
  • NFS
  • AFP
  • OIDC

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