Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level (as opposed to block-level) computer data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients. NAS is specialized for serving files either by its hardware, software, or configuration.
Best supported, enterprise ready, commercial grade software. Running on non-Synology hardward is not supported and unauthorized.
Consumer grade, FOSS solution, with modern UI, ZFS, and data deduplication support. Requires substantial memory for ZFS dedup to function properly.
Consumer grade, lightweight, FOSS, Linux distrobution. Well supported, active community, and modern UI.
Consumer FOSS and a commercial offering. Broad support for hardware and even supports Btrfs(B-tree file system). Sadly, the UI/UX is antiquated.
Consumer grade NAS. Supports Btrfs and has a modern UI. Very easy to leverage advanced features.