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Rockstor

Ch 077.2of 21 NAS Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Storage poolsYes
  4. 4User managementYes
  5. 5SnapshotsYes
  6. 6App catalogYes
  7. 7Container supportYes
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Overview

Rockstor is ranked #7 of 21 in NAS software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

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User management
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Container support
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Facts

Product
Rockstor is a Linux and BTRFS based network attached storage and private cloud storage solution managed through a web interface.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Snapshots and scaling
It supports on-demand and scheduled copy-on-write share snapshots and online capacity scaling.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
File sharing
Its web interface manages file sharing over NFS, Samba, SFTP and AFP.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Data protection
Listed BTRFS features include bitrot protection, checksums and compression, and Rockstor supports asynchronous replication.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Rock-ons
Rock-ons are Docker based applications for functions including VPN, cloud storage, syncing and media streaming.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Backup and monitoring
The product overview lists Rsync, Apple Time Machine and Windows Backup, plus a customizable resource monitoring dashboard and SNMP.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Supported client devices
The product overview says files can be shared with Linux, Mac, Windows and mobile devices.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Current update subscription
The Stable Updates subscription tier is retained, but the project says it is requested rather than required.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Testing status
Rockstor's May 2026 announcement describes Tumbleweed and Slowroll targets as experimental during the 5.5 testing phase.forum.rockstor.com · 4 Oct 2026
Installer formats
The repository says x86_64 installers are ISO images, while Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 installers are raw disk images.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Root disk encryption
The installer configuration offers optional LUKS2 root disk encryption using PBKDF2.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Pi 5 limitation
As of May 2026, the repository says Rockstor setup cannot proceed on the Pi 5 jeOS base image through zypper because that image uses ext4 rather than BTRFS.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Community support
The installer repository directs users to the Rockstor forum for assistance and describes support as community based.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Maker
The installer configuration names The Rockstor Project as the image author.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Management
The product can be managed from a smart device on a local network or over the web.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Storage
Rockstor uses BTRFS and describes features including checksums, compression, and bitrot protection.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Apps
Rockstor provides Docker based apps called Rock-ons for functions including VPN, cloud storage, syncing, and media streaming.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Backup
The product describes file backup with Rsync, Apple Time Machine, and Windows Backup.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Replication
Rockstor describes disaster recovery through Rockstor to Rockstor replication.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Monitoring
The product includes resource monitoring with a customizable dashboard and SNMP.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security
The product overview describes a secure browser based management interface and identifies data security and privacy as project goals.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Updates
A 2021 forum response says Rockstor offered yearly subscriptions and a free testing channel at that time.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026
Security configuration
A Rockstor support response says exposing Rockstor services to the internet is an intentional user step and discusses firewalld on the base operating system.forum.rockstor.com · 5 Oct 2026

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