DPlaneOS vs OpenNAS
DPlaneOS
github.com
OpenNAS
opennas.euSide by side
| Figure | DPlaneOS | OpenNAS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · NAS Software | 8.3 (#5) | 7.9 (#13) |
| Containers | It manages Docker and Compose stacks, ZFS-clone sandboxes, atomic updates with rollback and an in-browser terminal. | Container Manager manages Docker containers and images, streams CPU and memory statistics and logs, and imports docker-compose stacks. |
| Hardware requirements | Minimum hardware is a 64-bit CPU and 8 GB RAM, with 16 GB recommended and ECC RAM strongly recommended for ZFS. | The installer requires a compatible 64-bit x86_64 desktop, mini PC or server, at least 2 GB RAM, a system disk plus optional data disks, and an 8 GB or larger USB stick. |
| Purpose | DPlaneOS is a ZFS-first storage operating system for homelab and small-office NAS deployments. | OpenNAS is a free NAS operating system with a browser-based web desktop for files, storage, containers and virtual machines. |
| Storage | Storage features include ZFS pools, datasets, snapshots, replication, native encryption, quotas, S.M.A.R.T. and POSIX ACLs. | Storage features include S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring, RAID status, per-volume usage bars, disk initialization and configurable storage for VMs and containers. |
Plans
In their own words
DPlaneOS
DPlaneOS is a ZFS-first storage operating system for homelab and small-office NAS deployments. It manages pools, datasets, snapshots, replication, encryption, quotas, S.M.A.R.T. and POSIX ACLs, with sharing through SMB, NFS, iSCSI and NVMe-oF. It can manage Docker and Compose stacks, ZFS-clone sandboxes, atomic updates with rollback, and an in-browser terminal. Its architecture combines a Go daemon, PostgreSQL state, a React interface and a NixOS appliance. Identity options include local users, LDAP or Active Directory, OIDC SSO, TOTP 2FA and API tokens. Cloud synchronization supports S3, Backblaze B2, Google Drive, Azure, Dropbox and rclone-compatible targets. Prometheus/OpenMetrics exposes storage and system metrics. Optional high availability is off by default; several HA configurations and NVMe-oF over TCP are marked experimental. Installation supports x86_64 and aarch64, including Raspberry Pi 5, with offline ISOs. The free Community Edition is licensed under AGPLv3. Minimum hardware is a 64-bit CPU and 8 GB RAM; 16 GB is recommended. One person maintains the project, which offers no vendor support.
OpenNAS
OpenNAS is a free NAS operating system for managing files, storage, containers, and virtual machines through a browser-based desktop on your own hardware. It is based on Alpine Linux, targets x86_64, and is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later. File Station handles uploads and downloads, previews for common media and document formats, ZIP operations, recycle-bin restoration, and expiring password-protected public links. Storage tools show S.M.A.R.T. health, RAID status, and per-volume usage, and support disk initialization and configurable storage for virtual machines and containers. Container Manager handles Docker containers and images, logs, resource statistics, and docker-compose stacks. KVM/QEMU virtual machines support ISO booting, qcow2 disks, and an in-browser noVNC console. Package Center offers one-click self-hosted services such as Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden, Gitea, Home Assistant, Portainer, and Immich. File sharing supports SMB/CIFS, NFS, and AFP, with Time Machine targets. The Free plan is free. The current installer is version 0.9.0-beta.1 for x86_64 and supports UEFI and BIOS boot; it requires compatible 64-bit x86_64 hardware, at least 2 GB RAM, and an 8 GB or larger USB stick.