samba
Samba is a free software re-implementation of the SMB networking protocol, providing file and print services for various Microsoft Windows clients.
Score Breakdown
⚙ Agent Friendliness
🔒 Security
Samba has some known vulnerabilities in its dependencies, but it enforces TLS.
⚡ Reliability
Best When
Used in mixed-OS environments for file sharing.
Avoid When
Performance is critical and SMB is not required.
Use Cases
- • File sharing between Windows and Unix/Linux systems
- • Network printing services
- • Integration with Active Directory
Not For
- • High-performance file sharing needs
- • Real-time applications
Interface
Authentication
Pricing
Agent Metadata
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Scores are editorial opinions as of 2026-03-17.