LizardFS

7.1easy start · #6 of 29
in Software-Defined Storage Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows.

LizardFS is ranked #6 of 29 in software-defined storage software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. A free trial is offered.

LizardFS plans and pricing

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Standard Support Not published Monday–Friday 9–17 CET · Standard maintenance package lizardfs.com · 4 Oct 2026

Enterprise + Support Not published 24/7 technical support · Premium maintenance package lizardfs.com · 4 Oct 2026

Enterprise Support Not published Monday–Friday 9–17 CET · Premium maintenance package lizardfs.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Data replication: Yes

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The record

Product: LizardFS is a distributed, scalable, fault-tolerant, highly available file system that combines disk space on several servers into one namespace.
Replication: It keeps data in multiple replicas distributed across available servers.
Scaling: New servers can be added without downtime, and data chunks are automatically moved to balance disk usage across connected nodes.
Erasure coding: Erasure coding divides data chunks into parts and parity stripes, and the page says it can save up to 70% of storage capacity depending on configuration.
Snapshots: Snapshots copy file metadata while sharing the original data chunks until either file is modified.
Georeplication: Georeplication can replicate data between data centers in different locations and let administrators choose where data is stored.
Bandwidth controls: Administrators can set read and write bandwidth limits for a mount point or a group of processes across client machines and mount points.
Quotas: The system supports soft and hard limits on file counts and total size for users or groups, and a user over a hard limit cannot write new data.
Trash recovery: Deleted files are moved to an administrator-visible trash bin where they can be restored or permanently deleted.
Integrations and protocols: The maker describes using LizardFS with Elasticsearch and Logstash for data aggregation and search.
Supported systems: The maker says storage can be installed on Linux, with Windows and macOS clients available to access cluster files.
Trial and client licensing: The maker says Windows Client licenses are proprietary and directs customers seeking client-only licensing to contact it for a free trial and pricing.
Support and maintenance: Support packages include technical assistance and maintenance, with the top listed tier providing 24/7 technical support; pricing is by personalized quote.
Target workloads: The maker lists big data, Elasticsearch, finance, post-production, science, and telecommunications as use cases.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Software-Defined Storage Software in 2026#6 of 29
Best Distributed File System Software in 2026#6 of 29

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