This is a performance comparison of the the three most useful protocols for networks file shares on Linux with the latest software. I have run sequential and random benchmarks and tests with rsync. The main reason for this post is that i could not find a proper test that includes SSHFS.

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This post compares the performance of NFS, SMB, and SSHFS for network file shares on Linux, using both sequential and random benchmarks. The tests were conducted on a server with an older Intel i3 CPU and Fedora 30, over a local Gigabit Ethernet network. Findings suggest NFS performs best without encryption, while SSHFS is optimal for encrypted transfers. SMB trails slightly but remains a viable option, particularly in mixed Windows/Linux environments.

NAS Performance: NFS vs. SMB vs. SSHFS