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# DiskStation

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> Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a web-based operating system exclusively designed for their network attached storage (NAS) devices.
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> Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 91 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 91 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Synology
- **Location**: New Taipei City, US
- **Founded**: 2000

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Visit our where to buy section to find an online or regional reseller
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Trail
- Backup Log
- Backup Scheduling
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Backup
- Compression
- Continuous Backup
- Data Recovery
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption Software
- Graphical User Interface
- Incremental Backup
- Local Server Options
- Messaging
- Mobile Access
- Real Time Synchronization
- Remote Access/Control

## Support Options

- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Backup Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/496/backup/software)

## Related Categories

- [Backup Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/496/backup/software)
- [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1489/virtual-machine/software)
- [File Sharing Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/422/file-sharing-api/software)

## Alternatives

1. [IDrive](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2056979/idrive) — 4.6/5 (1200 reviews)
2. [Salesforce Backup](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062031/salesforce-backup) — 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
3. [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.getapp.ca/software/131035/nakivo) — 4.8/5 (457 reviews)
4. [SqlBak](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047855/sqlbak) — 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
5. [Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage](https://www.getapp.ca/software/124935/backblaze-business-backup) — 4.7/5 (144 reviews)

## Reviews

### "NAS + Internet services up with little or no effort" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *January 30, 2019* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: DiskStation systems are a mix of software and hardware. The hardware can come in different set-ups eg. space for 2 or 4 hard disks, different CPUs and memory, different form format… The software is what will make you a happy “expert” in managing NAS. DiskStation makes easy to set the system up. It will ask you how do you want to configure the disks (like, sum the capacity of the disks, use ones as backup copies of the others, or a mix of both). The software will do all the work of setting the underlying OS for you. There are tools to create users, groups, share folders and control services. 

But DiskStation does not end here\! It has lots of softwares and services you can install for free (or a little price sometimes). If you are using it in an office environment, you will find some jewels: VPN service, backup to another NAS or external service, LDAP, Mail server, Dropbox.com-like service for your users, backup-time machine service, a suite of office and collaboration online tools (like Google Suite) and other Open Source apps (CRM, ERP).

For domestic and home office, check the Video (home theater, Kodi-like) app, music server, photo gallery, P2P background download, auto-copy an USB pen drive when connected, and many more. Every service has a ton of nice features (eg. forget Dropbox, upload a file to the NAS and share it via an expirable URL).

Many DiskStation services have a counterpart in app version. For example. DS Photo uploads the photos in your mobile device to the
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> **Cons**: Some times you are short on information when things “happen”. Eg, there appears a symbol of “indexing” but you don’t know why it’s indexing now and how much it takes.
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> Business and home users that want to go easy into the world of IT, NAS, backups and internal services will enjoy the simplicity and versatile options od DiskStation.

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### "This is good sever system but can be difficult to set up correctly." — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *December 1, 2021* | Design | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Was a decent product. Did what we needed it to do. Hyper backup was a feature we used often and also being able to access it offsite became a godsend once covid hit.
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> **Cons**: Initially it was a pain to set up especially if you have a novice that is not that familiar with network set up.
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> For the most part we were happy DiskStation. Features were good and it did what was expected.

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### "Virtualization and the future" — 4.0/5

> **David** | *September 24, 2020* | Computer Networking | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
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> **Pros**: The power to run multiple applications for those who use to monitor networks, servers, is very worthwhile
> 
> **Cons**: a little heavy when you use virtualization on a computer or notebook of a lower configuration, but it can be solved by choosing the amount of ram and number of process cores by the program
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> Being able to use virtualization tools for using remote work in linux and windows environments and using network monitoring applications

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### "Diskstation - one stop file sharing solution" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *February 13, 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Diskstation is very easy to setup and use. The interface uses the DSM OS which gets regular updates and all the controls can be accessed easy. The ability to install apps is a big plus.
> 
> **Cons**: The interface can sometimes be little slow and take up huge amount of resources.
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> We have been using it for over 2 years. It has greatly helped us with our file sharing needs. It's quick to deploy too for new users and requires minimal training.

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### "Synology DiskStation - A Small Office Server covering file, email and networking needs" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *February 16, 2019* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I appreciate the most about the Synology DiskStation is the versatility. It is not a simple NAS drive. Through the comprehensive, yet easy to use extension system, the disk station can be expanded with Email server, Git server, VPN server, Media server among other functionalities.
> 
> **Cons**: The firmware upgrades could be simpler. Sometimes it is not as straightforward as I would have liked.
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> I have been using disk station for more than 10 years. Thanks to its RAID configuration, two disk failures in that time went without any data loss. I have used it in a few different ways (including hosting a website and running own cloud file station\!).

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