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Spec sheet

Purpose
SnapRAID stores parity information for disk arrays so data can be recovered after disk failures.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Supported platforms
Windows,Linux,macOS,web UIRead 21 Sep 2026 · snapraid.it
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · snapraid.it
Integrations
The daemon provides a REST API for third-party integrations, including Home Assistant, custom scripts, and mobile apps.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Support
Project support is community-based through GitHub issues, Reddit, and forums including SourceForge, OpenMediaVault, and Unraid.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Backup scope
mixedRead 21 Sep 2026 · snapraid.it
Daemon automation
The daemon can schedule array status checks, differences, syncs, and scrubs in the background.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Data access
Each disk remains a separate filesystem, and files remain accessible without SnapRAID running.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Encryption
SnapRAID does not provide encryption; its FAQ suggests using separate tools for encryption.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Failure recovery
With enough parity disks, SnapRAID can recover from up to six simultaneous disk failures.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Flexible disks
The array can use disks of different sizes, and users can add disks without reformatting existing data disks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Integrity checks
SnapRAID hashes files to detect silent corruption and can repair affected files using parity information.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Intended use
It is primarily intended for home media centers and large storage arrays containing files that do not change frequently.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Monitoring and alerts
The daemon provides SMART monitoring and alerts through ntfy.sh webhooks, email, or system logs.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Notable limitation
If a disk fails before recent changes have been synced, some changed or deleted files may not be recoverable.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Platform availability
The CLI has Windows and Linux packages plus source code compatible with macOS; the daemon is not currently available for macOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it
Restore modes
mixedRead 21 Sep 2026 · snapraid.it

Plans and prices

SnapRAID Free GPLv3 free software · no licensing fees or subscriptions Read 12 Oct 2026 · snapraid.it

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