HexOS vs ZimaOS
HexOS
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| Figure | HexOS | ZimaOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · NAS Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.6 (#1) |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says HexOS does not access users’ files directly and collects limited system-state information such as preference folder names and task status. | The maker says ZimaOS uses offline local accounts and collects no telemetry or user data. |
| Purpose | HexOS provides a private home server for storage, streaming, virtual machines, and other apps. | ZimaOS is a NAS operating system that the maker says supports x86-64 hardware. |
| Storage | HexOS can configure storage devices into pools intended to protect against data loss if one device fails. | Supported storage configurations include JBOD and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6. |
| Support | HexOS directs users to its Discord community for support and provides support by email at [email protected]. | The maker directs users with driver or compatibility issues to the ZimaOS Discord community. |
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In their own words
ZimaOS
ZimaOS is a NAS operating system for x86-64 hardware that combines file management, storage, backups, and apps. Users can manage, preview, and share files from phones, cloud storage, and external drives. Supported configurations include JBOD and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6, while the backup system manages backup and sync across cloud, local, and LAN storage using a 3-2-1 strategy. Its App Store advertises more than 800 apps, with one-click installation and third-party Docker support; examples include Immich, Emby, Jellyfin, Plex, Home Assistant, and Nextcloud. It connects over LAN or WAN from PC and Mac and can connect with Synology and QNAP NAS devices. The maker says remote access uses encrypted peer-to-peer connections without internet ports open by default, and that local accounts collect no telemetry or user data. The free plan allows up to 4 disks and 3 members. ZimaOS+ costs 29.00 USD once for a lifetime license and allows unlimited disks and users. The license is bound to one device and may be transferred after at least one year of activation.