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HPE StoreOnce vs TrueNAS

HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TrueNAS logo

TrueNAS

File Storage & Backup

Open-source ZFS storage operating system for network-attached storage

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TrueNAS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which HPE StoreOnce and TrueNAS actually diverge.

Attributes where HPE StoreOnce and TrueNAS differ
AttributeHPE StoreOnceTrueNAS
Starting price$5000/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsLinux, WebSelf-hosted, Linux, Web, API
CategoryBackup & Disaster RecoveryFile Storage & Backup
Founded2015Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in HPE StoreOnce

  • StoreOnce Catalyst
  • Cloud bank storage
  • Instant recovery
  • Federated deduplication
  • Encryption
  • Replication
  • Veeam
  • Commvault

Only in TrueNAS

Nothing recorded that HPE StoreOnce does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

HPE StoreOnce

  • Data protectionnot TrueNAS
  • Disaster recoverynot TrueNAS
  • Business continuitynot TrueNAS
  • Ransomware protectionnot TrueNAS
  • Compliancenot TrueNAS

TrueNAS

  • On-premises backup and archival storage for enterprisesnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Home lab and small business network-attached storagenot HPE StoreOnce
  • Media server storage for video, photo, and document librariesnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity replicationnot HPE StoreOnce
  • S3-compatible object storage for cloud-native applicationsnot HPE StoreOnce
  • High-availability storage clusters for datacentresnot HPE StoreOnce

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

TrueNAS

  • Requires self-hosting on x86 hardware, no managed cloud offering; organisations must provision, configure, and maintain their own infrastructure
  • ZFS filesystem entails high memory requirements (1 GB RAM per 1 TB of storage recommended), increasing costs for large deployments
  • Limited ARM/embedded support; Community Edition is primarily x86-64, reducing deployment options for edge installations
  • Clustering and replication setup requires operational expertise; misconfiguration can lead to data loss
  • Enterprise support and SLA guarantees require paid subscriptions; Community Edition relies on peer-based forums

Pricing, plan by plan

HPE StoreOnce

$5000/one-time
  • StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
    • Catalyst deduplication
    • Cloud bank
    • Instant recovery

TrueNAS

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the TrueNAS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

  • You need storeonce catalyst.
  • You work on Linux, Web.
  • You also want cloud bank storage.
HPE StoreOnce review

Choose TrueNAS if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Linux, Web, API.
TrueNAS review

Questions people ask

Is HPE StoreOnce or TrueNAS better?
Neither clearly leads. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time and TrueNAS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, HPE StoreOnce or TrueNAS?
TrueNAS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5000/one-time for HPE StoreOnce and Free for TrueNAS.
Does HPE StoreOnce or TrueNAS run on more platforms?
HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web. TrueNAS runs on Self-hosted, Linux, Web, API.
Can I use TrueNAS for free?
Yes. TrueNAS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. HPE StoreOnce starts at $5000/one-time.
What is HPE StoreOnce best used for?
HPE StoreOnce is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what TrueNAS is typically brought in for.
What can HPE StoreOnce do that TrueNAS cannot?
HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TrueNAS: What is the cost of TrueNAS Community Edition?

TrueNAS Community Edition is free and open-source. There are no licensing fees, but organisations must purchase and maintain their own x86 hardware. Enterprise Edition requires paid support contracts for production environments.

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TrueNAS: Can I replicate TrueNAS data between sites?

Yes. TrueNAS supports snapshot-based replication over network links, enabling disaster recovery and business continuity. Replication can occur between Community Edition systems or between Enterprise Appliances.

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TrueNAS: What storage protocols does TrueNAS support?

TrueNAS simultaneously supports NFS (network file system), SMB (Windows file sharing), iSCSI (block storage), and S3-compatible object storage, all from the same storage pool.

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