--- description: Review of DiskStation Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: DiskStation | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [File Sharing Software](/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) > [DiskStation](/software/132205/diskstation-manager) # DiskStation Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/132205/diskstation-manager Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/132205/diskstation-manager?page=2) > DiskStation Manager is a web-based operating system designed for Synology network attached storage (NAS) appliances, which helps users manage digital assets across multiple locations. Features include full-text search, metadata management, data backup and virtualization. The system enables administrators to share files with team members across multiple platforms such as Windows, Linux or macOS via links and create role-based permissions and passwords to ensure secured access to files. Employees can synchronize file updates in real-time between multiple servers, computer systems and public clouds. It also allows businesses to create data recovery strategies for protection against hardware failure, natural disasters and accidental removal of data. DiskStation Manager offers integration with Let's Encrypt, helping administrators manage and apply for SSL certificates. It comes with mobile applications for iOS and Android. Support for the system is provided via phone, live chat and documentation. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 91 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 91 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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 - 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 - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) ## Related Categories - [Backup Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4294/backup/software) - [Virtual Machine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4688/virtual-machine/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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But the main reason it isnt is the lack of acceptance by IT :) > > SYnology gave me a superb platform to have my data centrally, but locally, without having a power consuming server system in my office. ----- ### "Best NAS on the market." — 5.0/5 > **Alex** | *30 July 2019* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Full of features and a model for every use case. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of network storage. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the multiple software packages conflict or don’t play nice together. > > Use them at home and work. Just be sure to pick one robust enough to meet your needs. Don’t be tempted to skimp. ----- ### "Students in virtual machine" — 5.0/5 > **Eugenio** | *9 December 2020* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is very easy to remove and copy a new copy of the virtual machine, so everytime the students want to break the computer we can recover to use very fast > > **Cons**: We can not sync with google drive and most of our exercises are in google drive. If they could creaty a sync with google drive will be a good solution for us. > > It do the job designed for, it is not the fastest but do the job. ----- ### "Quality product but with a hefty price tag" — 5.0/5 > **Lewis** | *8 January 2019* | Music | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The GUI of the software is excellent Functionality is very good Very reliable and easy to use Range of applications available that can be installed very easily (plex etc) > > **Cons**: The cost of synology systems are very expensive, for a technical user it's hard to justify the high price tag when something similar can be achieved by creating your own home server > > The ease of use and included functionality of the synology diskstations make these an ideal choice for someone looking for a simple, reliable solution for an easy set and forget home nas ----- ### "I had no idea that owning a Synology would be one of the best decisions I'd ever made." — 4.0/5 > **Christopher** | *2 November 2017* > > **Pros**: There are hundreds of apps that you can install to extend the functionality of your Synology. I put docker on it and am using it as a testbed for my web development projects. > > **Cons**: The support documentation for the product is good but could be better. Many of the add-ons apps don't have any documentation on how to use the app. ----- Page: 1 / 5\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/132205/diskstation-manager?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/132205/diskstation-manager) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data