TrueNAS Reviews & Product Details

I use trueNAS as a home file server and network attached storage. I also like how it allows me to run a Plex Media Server for our family's home video storage and to access our music library while driving, which lets me listen to music ad-free. It's free and uses a file system that is incredibly resilient, surviving power outages without corrupting any files. I've been using it since 2022 with no real issues. The OpenZFS file system, with its copy-on-write architecture and end-to-end checksums, ensures data integrity and reliability, automatically detecting and repairing errors. I've experienced fewer issues with trueNAS compared to Windows Server 2021. The initial setup was incredibly simple for me, although I am more tech-savvy than most. I also appreciate that trueNAS requires much less maintenance compared to Ubuntu Server, which I used before switching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only real frustration with trueNAS was the change from the BSD kernel to the Linux kernel. I love the Linux kernel, but there is no easy upgrade path if you used older versions of trueNAS like trueNAS Core to the current version. I wish they would provide a simple and easy upgrade path, but fortunately they use the same file system so you don't lose any files necessarily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most impressive part of TrueNAS is the barrier to entry. It was incredibly easy to install and configure. Once the initial boot is done, you rarely have to touch the physical hardware again. Everything is handled through the WebGUI, which is clean, intuitive, and surprisingly powerful. Managing disks, pools, and permissions feels modern rather than a chore. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far I have come to like using TrueNAS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Boasting long experience and a solid foundation, this new Linux-based version, unlike the Freebsd-based TrueNAS Core, stands out for users who want both robust storage and versatile applications. Also in this version we have the ZFS file system, renowned for its data integrity, self-healing capabilities and integrated features such as snapshots and replication, an excellent solution for data security. The interface is similar to that of TrueNAS Core, navigating the interface is intuitive. From here you can manage pools, data sets and shares and install apps. In this version we find a catalog of TrueNAS SCALE apps. There are a rich selection of pre-configured apps, simplifying deployment for common use cases such as web servers and development environments. This product is excellent for the home for those who want to take care of and have a guarantee on the security of the data they are archiving and gives the possibility of experimenting or creating a real home laboratory for all your needs. Simply put with the flexibility this system offers if you want a NAS solution that goes beyond simple file serving, TrueNAS Scale is the perfect solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Given the support and how the various problems are addressed even for the free versions, to date I don't see any problems for which I shouldn't recommend this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Many things! ZFS, its management interface, the fact that it has CORE and SCALE. Simple to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Support is only for 5YR max, without the option to extended support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This is a very interesting NAS system to work with, specially for its flexibility. It has lots of options to connect with, including AFP, NFS, SMB/CIFS, iSCSI, and many others.

The plugin ecosystem, although it does not have many plugins available, does have very interesting options to choose from, including CI/CD tools, home entertainment software, and other neat apps that could move your appliance away from being a simple NAS box.

I've had some issues with its NFS server, but all in all, it is a very good addition for your office, home lab, or anything else you might require a robust storage system to back. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Not much to talk about here. I'm yet to test the SCALE version (I'm still using CORE 13.0), but so far, the only real issue is that the UI is not very easy to use. But I'm sure this might have evolved in newer versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to deploy. I prefer ZFS to the other options on open system OSs. The web GUI is good for simply administrating the storage. With Scale, it is a solution that scales beyond a single host. I like the ability to perform tasks from the GUI or CLI. It is easy to deploy. The most complicated task is planning your disk layout to form the pool(s). A developmental host is good to have to explore the many deployment options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The web GUI seems a bit limited in administrating the ZFS pool(s). I find I have to go to the CLI to get the job done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- ZFS filesystem with builtin self checks and weekly scrubbing

- Disk errors are automatically detected and I am notified about them

- Pool management that beautifully handles disk loss, disk replacement, and intermittent issues

- Configuration is relatively easy except for user rights management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- User rights management could be easier to configure

- Android push notifications could be nice if disks fail

- No support for home directories within a shared filesystem

- ARM version could be interesting for lower power systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Truenas has been the best OS for file, but not only that, it has been incredible, during the years I've worked with it... For more than 3 years, installation is peace of cake, and really really easy to use and to integrate with coming from other OSes... I use it daily and Custer Support is top notch, whenever I had any issues I knew that I could open a ticket and it would be solved as quickly as possible, I love it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wouldn't change a thing in truenas it has a lot of features that I rely on on a day to day basis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really love the ZFS. I also love all the almost 900 apps that are available. I use it for Plex and Nextcloud. I use it for many other things but the first two are the main reason I began with TrueNAS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I found learning TrueNAS was a bit of a learning curve and the forums tend to assume you are already versed in many of the areas dealing with TrueNAS. That didn't matter much as the community is very helpful if you let them know where you're at. So if you can install a program to an operating system, you can install and learn to use TrueNAS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the amount of apps that are available. When one adds the Truechart repository, there are hundreds of apps available. The configuration options are endless and the speed and responsiveness of the software is truly amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It does require some technical knowledge and a lot of web searching to figure out things like permissions and mounting storage inside app containers, for example. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.