ZetaNAS vs ZimaOS

ZetaNAS is an open-source network-attached storage platform for SMBs, startups, and teams running AI or machine-learning workloads. It combines file sharing, collaboration, and data pipelines with native S3 and POSIX access, plus NFS/PNFS support. The system runs on mainstream x86 or ARM hardware and can expand from one server to distributed clusters. Built-in deduplication, erasure coding, and intelligent compression are described as reducing physical storage use by 30% or more. Security and reliability features include EC replication, disk-health monitoring, fault isolation, access control, and auditing. Media tools provide multi-device sync, version history, previews, and chunked transfer. Shared workspaces add real-time synchronization and granular access control. Medical deployments support DICOM and WSI data, annotation, and quality control. AI workloads can stream through S3 and FUSE to GPU nodes. A Docker-based app store manages extensions.

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.