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OpenMediaVault is free software that turns a spare computer into a network storage box, where several people or devices can save and share files. It is meant for home users and small offices who want to manage that storage without deep technical knowledge.
Has 0 of 7 · One-click app installs ✗
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does the whole job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
Rockstor is free software that turns a spare computer into a network storage box where files are kept and shared across a home or office. It is aimed at individuals and small organisations who are comfortable installing an operating system on their own hardware.
Has 0 of 7 · Installs on an existing system ✗
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does the whole job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
CasaOS is a free program that turns a small home computer or board into a personal server for storing files and running apps, managed through a web page. It is aimed at home users and people who want a simple setup for their own data instead of paying for cloud services.
Has 2 of 7
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
YunoHost is a free operating system that makes it easier to set up and manage a personal server, such as one at home. It is meant for people who want to run their own web services without being experts in server administration.
Has 1 of 7
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
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