Unraid

Unraid is a Linux‑based operating system aimed at personal and small‑business self‑hosting environments. It allows users to combine any mix of storage devices and hardware components, enabling flexible configuration of network‑attached storage and server resources without requiring uniform drive sizes or types.

The platform includes integrated support for Docker containers and virtual machines, letting users run applications such as media servers, network tools, and home‑automation services alongside their data storage. A graphical interface simplifies the management of Docker templates from Community Apps and the provisioning of VMs, including GPU pass‑through for tasks like gaming or video editing.

Targeted at hobbyists and small‑scale operators, Unraid emphasizes a community‑driven ecosystem with extensive documentation, tutorials, and user‑generated guides. It is distributed under a proprietary license, offers a free‑tier self‑hostable version, and is positioned as a stable, long‑term solution for building customizable server setups.