About TrueNAS
TrueNAS is a storage platform for managing shared files, backups and other data. It is sold as enterprise storage appliances and also offered as open source software.
What it does
TrueNAS provides network storage with features focused on data integrity and resilience. Its enterprise line comes as turnkey appliances with support, while a community edition runs on hardware you choose yourself. Storage is built on ZFS, which checks data for errors and supports snapshots, so you can recover earlier versions of files. Shares can be made available to different computers and users on your network. The platform is used both at home and in larger organisations that need dependable storage.
Key features
- Network file storage for shared data
- Built on ZFS for data integrity
- Snapshots to recover earlier versions
- Enterprise appliances with support
- Community edition for your own hardware
Who it's for
Businesses and advanced home users who need reliable shared storage. It suits teams that want support contracts, and people comfortable managing ZFS pools and drives.
Pricing and good to know
The community edition is open source and free to use. Enterprise storage is priced by quote, and hardware and support contracts are the main costs. Plan capacity, backups and drive replacement carefully, because storage mistakes are hard to undo. Check the current licence terms for the version you choose before you deploy it.
Highlights
- Network file storage
- Built on ZFS for data integrity
- Snapshots to recover old versions
- Enterprise appliances with support
- Community edition for own hardware
