debnas

The premium Open Source alternative to Synology DSM

🎯 Best for:Debian users wanting to convert old hardware into a NAS.

What is debnas?

A shell-based automation tool that configures a clean Debian installation into a functional Network Attached Storage system. It installs essential services like Samba, Docker, and web dashboards with minimal user input.

Tech Stack
ShellHomeLab & NAS

Why debnas?

  • Debian stability
  • Fast deployment
  • Lightweight

Limitations

  • CLI heavy
  • No GUI for config
  • Limited to Debian
3/5/2026
Last Update
130
Forks
0
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
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Stop the "SaaS Tax"

Your team could be burning cash. Switching to debnas instantly boosts your runway.

Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Synology DSM)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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