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openmediavault
What it is
openmediavault is a free, open-source Debian Linux system for network-attached storage, aimed mainly at small and home offices. Its web-based administration is designed to help users install and manage a NAS without deeper technical knowledge. File services include SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and RSync. Storage options include software RAID, per-volume quotas, access control lists, and shared-folder snapshots on Btrfs file systems. Monitoring covers syslog, watchdog, S.M.A.R.T., read-only SNMP, email notifications, and checks on processes and system state. Networking features include link aggregation, Wake On LAN, and IPv6. Plugins can add TOTP two-factor authentication, antivirus, USB backup, OneDrive synchronization, and Kubernetes based on K3s. The Kubernetes plugin is required for the app catalog, which provides containerized or Dockerized applications. Installation instructions cover existing Debian 13 systems or AMD64 bare-metal hardware, and updates use Debian package management. The project is licensed under GNU GPL v3 and provided without warranty.
For and against
For
- Web administration supports NAS installation and management.
- Includes SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and RSync.
- Storage features include software RAID and Btrfs snapshots.
- Plugins add backup, antivirus, and cloud synchronization.
- Free software under GNU GPL v3.
Against
- App catalog requires the Kubernetes plugin.
- Installation instructions cover Debian 13 or AMD64 bare metal.
- The project is provided without warranty.
The verdict
openmediavault brings NAS administration, file services, and storage tools together in a free Debian-based system. Note the stated installation targets and the Kubernetes plugin requirement for using the app catalog.
Who it suits
It suits small and home offices looking for a Linux-based NAS with web administration and a range of file, storage, and monitoring services. It also fits users who want to manage the system themselves, including through plugins.
Plans and prices
openmediavault
Free software under GNU GPL v3
Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
On the record
- Administration
- It provides web based administration and is designed to let users install and manage NAS without deeper knowledge.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Apps
- Containerized or dockerized applications can be installed through the Kubernetes plugin, which is required to use the app catalog.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- File services
- Included services include SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and RSync.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- License
- The project is free software distributed under GNU General Public License v3 and is provided without warranty.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Monitoring
- Monitoring features include syslog, watchdog, S.M.A.R.T., read-only SNMP v1/2c/3, email notifications, and proactive process and system state monitoring.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Networking
- Networking features include link aggregation, Wake On Lan, and IPv6 support.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Platform support
- The installation instructions describe installing on existing Debian 13 or on AMD64 (x86-64) bare-metal hardware.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Plugins
- Plugins add services such as TOTP two-factor authentication, antivirus, USB backup, Microsoft OneDrive synchronization, and Kubernetes based on K3s.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- openmediavault is a Debian Linux network attached storage solution designed primarily for small and home offices.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- The download page says ISO images and package repositories are signed with listed PGP keys and fingerprints.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Storage
- Volume features include software RAID, per-volume quotas, ACL, and shared-folder snapshots on Btrfs file systems.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project site links to a community forum, documentation, bug tracker, and API documentation.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
- Updates
- The project describes system updates through Debian package management.openmediavault.org · read 30 Sep 2026
