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Free, open storage operating system (OS) for enterprises

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TrueNAS CORE - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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TrueNAS CORE overview

What is TrueNAS CORE?

TrueNAS, the world's most deployed storage software, is a universal data platform that allows users to easily adopt a modern, open source approach to store and protect their growing data. TrueNAS harnesses the power of the legendary ZFS file system to provide unified storage (File, Block Object, and Apps) with the reliability and performance demanded by virtualization, backup, and many other data-heavy workloads.

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TrueNAS CORE pros, cons and reviews insights

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5(44)

What do users say about TrueNAS CORE?

Reviewers indicate TrueNAS CORE is easy to set up and deploy, with many finding the installation process straightforward and the interface user-friendly. They appreciate that it is free, supports a wide range of hardware, and can be used for various storage needs, from simple NAS to SAN solutions. Some value its open-source philosophy and strong community support.

They report that initial setup can be challenging for those unfamiliar with server management, and note occasional issues with app lock-ups or network configuration. Some mention the lack of a built-in firewall and limited application ecosystem as drawbacks.


Who uses TrueNAS CORE?

Based on 53 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Computer & Network Security
Computer Software
Computer Networking
Others

Use cases

Backup

TrueNAS CORE's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from TrueNAS CORE users:

Backup and recovery
Encryption
Cloud backup
Disaster recovery
Data storage management
Backup scheduling

All TrueNAS CORE features

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Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Data recovery
Remote Server Options
Reporting & statistics
Data replication
Local Server Options
Compression
Remote access/control
Two-Factor authentication

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User opinions about TrueNAS CORE price and value

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To see what individual users think of TrueNAS CORE's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“Extremely feature rich out of the box, it's extremely stable, builds on top of the very stable ZFS & FreeBSD foundations.”
BW

Bart W.

Rust Engineer

“I love how easy it is to manage everything in one place. I love being able to run containers and VMs on the same system and assign their data and permissions easily.”
KH

Kevin H.

Cloud Engineer

TrueNAS CORE integrations (2)

TrueNAS CORE support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

TrueNAS CORE FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does TrueNAS CORE offer?

TrueNAS CORE has the following pricing plans:
Pricing model: Free

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Q. Who are the typical users of TrueNAS CORE?

TrueNAS CORE has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does TrueNAS CORE support?

TrueNAS CORE supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does TrueNAS CORE offer an API?

Yes, TrueNAS CORE has an API available for use.

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