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openmediavault

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Spec score 7.6 #14 of 28 in Storage Management Software

What it is

openmediavault is free software under GNU GPL v3 for building a network-attached storage system on Debian Linux, mainly in small and home offices. Web-based administration is intended to let users install and manage a NAS without deeper knowledge. Included file services are SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and RSync. Storage features include software RAID, per-volume quotas, access control lists, and shared-folder snapshots on Btrfs. Monitoring provides syslog, watchdog, S.M.A.R.T., read-only SNMP v1/2c/3, email notifications, and process and system-state checks. Networking includes link aggregation, Wake On LAN, and IPv6. Plugins can add TOTP two-factor authentication, antivirus, USB backup, OneDrive synchronization, and Kubernetes through K3s. The Kubernetes plugin is required for the app catalog and containerized applications. Installation instructions cover Debian 13 or AMD64 bare-metal hardware, with updates through Debian package management. The project provides community support, documentation, bug tracking, and API documentation.

Spec sheet

Purpose
openmediavault is a Debian Linux network attached storage solution designed primarily for small and home offices.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Security
The download page says ISO images and package repositories are signed with listed PGP keys and fingerprints.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Support
The project site links to a community forum, documentation, bug tracker, and API documentation.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
License
The project is free software distributed under GNU General Public License v3 and is provided without warranty.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Administration
It provides web based administration and is designed to let users install and manage NAS without deeper knowledge.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Apps
Containerized or dockerized applications can be installed through the Kubernetes plugin, which is required to use the app catalog.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
File services
Included services include SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and RSync.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Networking
Networking features include link aggregation, Wake On Lan, and IPv6 support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Platform support
The installation instructions describe installing on existing Debian 13 or on AMD64 (x86-64) bare-metal hardware.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Plugins
Plugins add services such as TOTP two-factor authentication, antivirus, USB backup, Microsoft OneDrive synchronization, and Kubernetes based on K3s.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Storage
Volume features include software RAID, per-volume quotas, ACL, and shared-folder snapshots on Btrfs file systems.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org
Updates
The project describes system updates through Debian package management.Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org

Plans and prices

openmediavault Free Free software under GNU GPL v3 Read 30 Sep 2026 · openmediavault.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free GPL v3 NAS software
  • Web administration for NAS management
  • Includes SSH, NFS, SMB/CIFS, and RSync
  • Provides RAID, quotas, ACLs, and snapshots
  • Plugins add backup, security, sync, and Kubernetes

Limits

  • Installation targets Debian 13 or AMD64 hardware
  • App catalog requires the Kubernetes plugin
  • Provided without warranty
  • Updates use Debian package management

Who it suits

openmediavault suits small and home offices that want a Debian-based NAS managed through a web interface. It is intended for self-hosted deployments on Debian 13 or AMD64 hardware.

Verdict

openmediavault offers a broad NAS feature set with web administration, storage controls, monitoring, networking, and optional plugins. Its hardware and operating-system installation requirements should be checked before deployment.

Where Specifiction places it

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