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Manage digital assets across various locations.

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DiskStation - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

DiskStation overview

What is DiskStation?

Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) is a web-based operating system exclusively designed for their network attached storage (NAS) devices. DSM equips users with powerful tools to effortlessly manage their digital assets across various locations. It boasts a range of features including full-text search, metadata management, data backup, and virtualization.

With DSM, administrators can enhance collaboration by securely sharing files with team members on different platforms such as Windows, Linux, and macOS. Role-based permissions and passwords add an extra layer of security to ensure controlled access to files. Real-time synchronization allows employees to update files seamlessly across multiple servers, computer systems, and public clouds.

Starting price

Free

Alternatives

with better value for money


Pros & Cons

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Features

Backup

Virtualization

Bugs and Issues

DiskStation pros, cons and reviews insights

To determine these pros and cons insights, we analyzed responses from 

Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
3-4(14)
5(77)

What do users say about DiskStation?

We were able to set and configure rules and install applications as needed to fit our needs.

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Who uses DiskStation?

Based on 91 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Computer Software
Photography
Insurance
Others

Use cases

Backup
File Sharing
Virtual Machine

DiskStation's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from DiskStation users:

Backup scheduling
Cloud backup
Incremental backup
Backup log
Compression

All DiskStation features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Alerts/Notifications
Audit trail
Backup and recovery
Backup log
Backup scheduling
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
Remote Server Options
Search/Filter
Secure data storage
VDI
Virtualization
Virtual machine encryption
Virtual Machine Migration
Virtual machine monitoring
Virtual server
Web access/restoration
Workflow management

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DiskStation pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

Free

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about DiskStation price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of DiskStation's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“You can set the nas and install/configure services and apps (I recommend a RAID 5 disk configuration for better performance).”
FA

Fabruzio A.

Technician

“No direct integration with Entra ID for single sign on”
PS

Peter S.

Director of Technology Services

DiskStation integrations (5)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 91 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as DiskStation integrations and how users feel about them.

Integration rating: 4.5 (2)

I need to share files with my team

DL

Dorle L.

Global Payroll Administrator

Integration rating: 5.0 (2)

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

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Insight

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

It links financial transactions to client information

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Peter K.

Senior Associate

DiskStation support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

24/7 (Live rep)
Chat

Training options

Documentation
Live Online
In Person
Webinars

DiskStation FAQs

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