Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
NovaNAS
- 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Storage poolsYes
- 4User managementYes
- 5App catalogYes
- 6Container supportYes
- 7Virtual machinesNo
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: novanas.org
Overview
NovaNAS is ranked #6 of 21 in NAS software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.
NovaNAS plans and pricing
All plansNovaNAS Free Open-source NAS operating system; requires Debian 13; minimum 2GB RAM, 1-core CPU, and 20GB system drive plus data drives novanas.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on NAS software
- Free plan
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- Storage pools
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- User management
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- App catalog
- Yesnovanas.org
- Container support
- Yesnovanas.org
- Virtual machines
- Nonovanas.org
Facts
- Purpose
- NovaNAS is an open-source NAS operating system managed through a desktop-like web interface.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Price
- The site describes NovaNAS as completely free and open source.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- File management
- Its browser-based file manager supports browsing, uploading, downloading, and previewing files.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Apps
- The community app store offers one-click deployment of Docker applications, including Plex, Nextcloud, and Pi-hole.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Storage
- NovaNAS supports ZFS and EXT4, RAID management, and SMB/CIFS and NFS shared folders.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Backup
- The README describes automated backups to external drives or cloud storage and NovaNAS-to-NovaNAS backups using API key authentication.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Network and security
- Listed features include UFW firewall management, DynDNS, automatic Let's Encrypt certificates, and WebAuthn/FIDO2 passkey login.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- The site describes real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- File sharing
- NovaNAS supports SMB/CIFS and NFS sharing with access controls.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The installer is designed for a fresh Debian 13 system with at least 2 GB RAM, a 1-core CPU, and a 20 GB system drive.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Platform limit
- The README says Debian 13 is currently the only supported operating system.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Coming soon
- The website lists virtualization support, historical resource monitoring, and scheduled tasks as coming soon.novanas.org · 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The README points users to documentation and GitHub Issues for support and bug reports.github.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- NovaNAS is an open-source NAS operating system managed through a desktop-like web interface.novanas.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Backups
- The project README describes automated backup to external drives or cloud storage and NovaNAS-to-NovaNAS network backup using API key authentication.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The site lists UFW firewall controls, DynDNS, and automatic Let's Encrypt SSL/TLS certificate management.novanas.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- The project README lists passwordless WebAuthn/FIDO2 passkey authentication.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support and permissions
- The project README says role-based user permissions are coming soon and currently limited to admins; it lists documentation and GitHub issues for support.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Audience
- The site describes NovaNAS as a free, open-source option for DIY hardware and serious home or small-business storage.novanas.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Installation limit
- The installer is intended for a fresh Debian 13 system and the site says not to run it on an existing system.novanas.org · 4 Oct 2026
Best NovaNAS alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best NAS Software in 2026#6 of 21
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Sources
- novanas.org· checked 3 Oct 2026
- github.com/NovaNasOrg/NovaNAS· checked 3 Oct 2026