Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
ZimaOS
- 1Runs onAndroid, API, Browser, iOS, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Storage poolsYes
- 4User managementYes
- 5App catalogYes
- 6Container supportYes
- 7Virtual machinesYes
- 8Cloud syncYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: zimaspace.com
Overview
ZimaOS is ranked #2 of 21 in NAS software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, API, Browser extension, iOS, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
ZimaOS plans and pricing
All plansZimaOS Free Free Core features · Zima Client for Mobile & PC · Thunderbolt support · Developer Mode · 4 disks · 3 members zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
ZimaOS+ $29 once Lifetime License Everything in Free · Unlimited disks · Unlimited users zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compared on NAS software
- Free plan
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- Paid from
- 29 one-timezimaspace.com
- Storage pools
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- User management
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- App catalog
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- Container support
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- Virtual machines
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- Cloud sync
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Facts
- Purpose
- ZimaOS is a NAS operating system that the maker says supports x86-64 hardware.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- File management
- It lets users manage, preview, and share files from phones, cloud storage, and external drives.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Storage
- Supported storage configurations include JBOD and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Backups
- Its backup system is based on the 3-2-1 strategy and can manage backup and sync across cloud, local, and LAN storage.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Apps
- The App Store advertises more than 800 apps, with one-click installation and third-party Docker support.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The maker highlights Immich, Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Paperless-ngx, n8n, and Pi-hole among supported apps.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Compatibility
- ZimaOS can connect over LAN or WAN from PC and Mac and connect with NAS devices such as Synology and QNAP.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Remote access
- The pricing page says remote access uses encrypted peer-to-peer connections, with no internet ports left open by default.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says ZimaOS uses offline local accounts and collects no telemetry or user data.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Sharing
- A main account can set folder-level access for family or small-team members, with personal folders private by default.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Limits
- The free plan includes up to 4 disks and 3 members; ZimaOS+ removes those limits with unlimited disks and users.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- License
- A ZimaOS+ license is bound to one device, and the maker says it can be transferred after being active for at least one year.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Platforms
- The maker offers desktop clients for Mac and PC, mobile clients for iOS and Android, and a Chrome extension for managing ZimaOS.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users with driver or compatibility issues to the ZimaOS Discord community.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Audience
- The maker recommends the free plan for individuals, hobbyists, or casual users and ZimaOS+ for families, small teams, or creative studios.zimaspace.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2020zimaspace.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Hong Kong, Chinazimaspace.com · 28 Sept 2026
Best ZimaOS alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best NAS Software in 2026#2 of 21
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Sources
- zimaspace.com/zimaos· checked 29 Sept 2026
- zimaspace.com/zimaos/pricing· checked 29 Sept 2026
- zimaspace.com/zimaos/download· checked 29 Sept 2026