In the table below, we compare Nirvati with Umbrel, another popular self-hosted server operating system. While both projects share similar goals, we believe Nirvati offers several advantages in terms of privacy, security, and user control.
| Umbrel | Nirvati | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Source viewable | Open source |
| Terms of service restricting your use | Yes | No |
| HTTPS | No | Yes |
| Multi-server support | No | Partial |
| App permission system & app isolation | No | Yes |
| Multi-user support | No | Yes |
| Integrated backup feature | Yes | No |
| VPN for remote access | Via app store | Yes |
| Storage limits for apps | No | Yes |
| Passkey support | No | Yes |
| Two-factor-authentication with time-based codes | Yes | No |
| Third-party App stores | Yes, in a separate view with certain restrictions | Yes, fully integrated into the system's main app store |