Top 15 NAS4Free Alternative and Similar Softwares | Nov 2024

NAS4Free is an embedded Open Source Storage NAS (Network-Attached Storage) distribution based on FreeBSD. This project is a continuation of FreeNAS 7 series project.

NAS4Free supports sharing across Windows, Apple, and UNIX-like systems. It includes ZFS v28, Software RAID (0,1,5), disk encryption, S.M.A.R.T / email reports etc. with the following protocols: CIFS (samba), FTP, NFS, TFTP, AFP, RSYNC, Unison, iSCSI (initiator and target), UPnP, and Bittorrent which is all highly configurable by its WEB interface.
NAS4Free can be installed on Compact Flash/USB/SSD key, Hard disk or booted of from a LiveCD with a small usbkey for config storage. ...

1. OpenMediaVault

OpenMediaVault OpenMediaVault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins.OpenMediaVault is primarily designed to be used......

2. FreeNAS

FreeNAS FreeNAS is a free NAS (Network-Attached Storage) server, supporting: CIFS (samba), FTP, NFS, AFP, RSYNC, iSCSI protocols, S.M.A.R.T., local user authentication, Software RAID (0,1,5) with a Full WEB configuration interface. FreeNAS takes less than 32MB once installed on Compact Flash, hard drive or USB key.The minimal FreeBSD distribution, Web interface,......

3. napp-it

napp-it A napp-it is a high-quality block- and filestorage on common and favourable server hardware from ex. DataOn, Dell, HP or SuperMicro paired with a solid server OS (preferable Omnios/ OI/ Solaris but now with ZFS and job/ snap management on Linux) with an easy online installer and webbased GUI management......

4. Rockstor

Rockstor Rockstor is a free and open source NAS (Network Attached Storage) operating system. It’s a software solution and can be installed on commodity hardware or a hypervisor satisfying minimum system requirements.......

5. FTPDrive

FTPDrive Create virtual drive which links to configured FTP servers. In difference from other ftp-client this allows works with FTP from any program(even if it has no built-in ftp-client). No more external FTP-clients but only one ordinary disk in "My computer"......

6. iKeepinCloud

iKeepinCloud Hosted in our very own european datacenter, “iKeepinCloud” is a multi-protocol solution (Http(s), ftp(s), WebDAV, SMB, Samba and Sftp). We offer it as a solution that doesn’t require any software installation on Windows, Mac or Linux. In fact, you can store, share and backup (please note this last feature is......

7. ZFSguru

ZFSguru Are you one of many home users who store a lot of personal data, accumulated over the years, and want to store those in a safe and cool way? Then consider the advantages of using ZFSguru:-Use high-quality RAID and filesystem technology provided by ZFS. Get rid of the bad quality......

8. FlashGet

FlashGet [Be careful during the installation: Forum ]FlashGet is a leading download manager and has the highest amount of users on the internet. It uses MHT(Multi-server Hyper-threading Transportation) technique, supports various protocols and has excellent document management features. The Ubuntu ver. can be found over here: http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-install-flashget-download-manager-in-ubuntu.html......

9. FtpUse

FtpUse FtpUse - Map a FTP server as a Local Disk DriveWindows Command to Mount a Remote Share as a Local Hard Drive using the FTP protocol The FTPUSE command maps a remote share (FTP server) as a local drive, so you can use the FTP server of your choice as......

10. Baccus

Baccus Baccus is a flexible, fast and efficient backup application for your Mac. Baccus simplifies and manages multiple backups to external drives and NAS systems.......

11. Recovery Explorer Professional

Recovery Explorer Professional Recovery Explorer Professional works with a great deal of data storage media – both linear and redundant internal computer disks, externally attached drives and logical units of a server organized into RAID, including NAS. Neither does Recovery Explorer Professional leave behind encrypted devices - the program brings in a variety......

12. Captain FTP

Captain FTP Captain FTP is specifically designed and built for Mac OS X. It combines powerful FTP transfer capability with user friendly functionality, in an attractive metal interface.......

13. FTPCafe FTP Client

FTPCafe FTP Client File transfers using:- FTP- FTPS (Implicit and Explicit FTP over SSL).- SFTP (FTP over SSH). Login with password or RSA/DSA OpenSSL (Traditional SSLeay PEM) or ConnectBot (PKCS#8 PEM) private key.- multiple file and directory transfers- resume transfers support- clean and simple UI......

14. CrushFTP

CrushFTP CrushFTP is a robust file transfer server that makes it easy to setup secure connections with your users.'Crush' comes from the built-in zip methods in CrushFTP. They allow for downloading files in compressed formats in-stream, or even automatically expanding zip files as they are received in-stream. This is called ZipStreaming......

15. @MAX SyncUp

@MAX SyncUp @MAX SyncUp is a feature-rich utility for backing up and synchronizing data on a local network or over the Internet. @MAX SyncUp provides an Apple Time Machine style backup using hard links. It allows for the effective remote synchronizing through an RSync-like algorithm to detect and transfer only the changed......