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OpenMediaVault

Network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more.

github.com/openmediavault/openmediavault

GitHub stats

GitHub stars
6,986
Forks
610
Open issues
91
Commits, last 12 months
748
Last commit
Oct 5, 2026
Latest release
No releases
Created
May 3, 2016

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About OpenMediaVault

Network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. OpenMediaVault is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and written mainly in PHP, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.

The project has 6,986 stars and 610 forks on GitHub, with 748 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.

Topics

  • nas
  • debian

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FAQ

OpenMediaVault FAQ

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What is OpenMediaVault?

OpenMediaVault is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Self-hosting Platforms category. Network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. The source code lives at github.com/openmediavault/openmediavault, where it has 6,986 stars.

Is OpenMediaVault free and open source?

Yes. OpenMediaVault is open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.

Can I run OpenMediaVault with Docker?

OpenMediaVault does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (PHP), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.

What are the best alternatives to OpenMediaVault?

Popular open-source alternatives to OpenMediaVault include Coolify, Portainer and Dokploy.

Is OpenMediaVault actively maintained?

The most recent commit to OpenMediaVault was on Oct 5, 2026 with 748 commits in the past twelve months. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.