Ceph vs StarWind Virtual SAN
| Ceph | StarWind Virtual SAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| S3-compatible access | Yes | — |
| Storage protocols | — | iSCSI, SMB3, NFSv4.1, NVMe-oF, iSER |
Both are listed in Best Software-Defined Storage Software, Best Storage Management Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Ceph scores higher on our published basis.