NovaNAS

7.0easy start · #7 of 21
in NAS Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on api, Linux, self-hosted, Web.

NovaNAS is ranked #7 of 21 in NAS software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web. There is a free plan.

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NovaNAS Free Open-source NAS operating system; requires Debian 13; minimum 2GB RAM, 1-core CPU, and 20GB system drive plus data drives novanas.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on NAS software

Free plan: Yes
Storage pools: Yes
User management: Yes
App catalog: Yes
Container support: Yes
Virtual machines: No

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The record

Purpose: NovaNAS is an open-source NAS operating system managed through a desktop-like web interface.
Price: The site describes NovaNAS as completely free and open source.
File management: Its browser-based file manager supports browsing, uploading, downloading, and previewing files.
Apps: The community app store offers one-click deployment of Docker applications, including Plex, Nextcloud, and Pi-hole.
Storage: NovaNAS supports ZFS and EXT4, RAID management, and SMB/CIFS and NFS shared folders.
Backup: The README describes automated backups to external drives or cloud storage and NovaNAS-to-NovaNAS backups using API key authentication.
Network and security: Listed features include UFW firewall management, DynDNS, automatic Let's Encrypt certificates, and WebAuthn/FIDO2 passkey login.
Monitoring: The site describes real-time CPU, memory, disk, and network monitoring.
File sharing: NovaNAS supports SMB/CIFS and NFS sharing with access controls.
System requirements: The installer is designed for a fresh Debian 13 system with at least 2 GB RAM, a 1-core CPU, and a 20 GB system drive.
Platform limit: The README says Debian 13 is currently the only supported operating system.
Coming soon: The website lists virtualization support, historical resource monitoring, and scheduled tasks as coming soon.
Support: The README points users to documentation and GitHub Issues for support and bug reports.
Product: NovaNAS is an open-source NAS operating system managed through a desktop-like web interface.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best NAS Software in 2026#7 of 21

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Sources

novanas.org· checked 3 Oct 2026
github.com/NovaNasOrg/NovaNAS· checked 3 Oct 2026