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SnapRAID
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SnapRAID
Free
GPLv3 free software · no licensing fees or subscriptions
Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
On the record
- Backup scope
- mixedsnapraid.it · read 21 Sep 2026
- Daemon automation
- The daemon can schedule array status checks, differences, syncs, and scrubs in the background.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Data access
- Each disk remains a separate filesystem, and files remain accessible without SnapRAID running.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- SnapRAID does not provide encryption; its FAQ suggests using separate tools for encryption.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Failure recovery
- With enough parity disks, SnapRAID can recover from up to six simultaneous disk failures.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Flexible disks
- The array can use disks of different sizes, and users can add disks without reformatting existing data disks.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The daemon provides a REST API for third-party integrations, including Home Assistant, custom scripts, and mobile apps.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Integrity checks
- SnapRAID hashes files to detect silent corruption and can repair affected files using parity information.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- It is primarily intended for home media centers and large storage arrays containing files that do not change frequently.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Monitoring and alerts
- The daemon provides SMART monitoring and alerts through ntfy.sh webhooks, email, or system logs.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- If a disk fails before recent changes have been synced, some changed or deleted files may not be recoverable.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- The CLI has Windows and Linux packages plus source code compatible with macOS; the daemon is not currently available for macOS.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SnapRAID stores parity information for disk arrays so data can be recovered after disk failures.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
- Restore modes
- mixedsnapraid.it · read 21 Sep 2026
- Support
- Project support is community-based through GitHub issues, Reddit, and forums including SourceForge, OpenMediaVault, and Unraid.snapraid.it · read 12 Oct 2026
