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iCloud vs Synology Drive Comparison (2026)

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Overview

iCloud from Apple is a secure cloud storage solution for storing multiple types of content online, and across all your devices. The data storage platform provides a single place to store your documents, music, photos and other files. It eliminates the need for uploads, downloads and transfers.

Synology Drive is a cloud storage and file-sharing solution that is designed for the Synology NAS system. Securely share documents and sync new files across all connected devices with granular permissions, Synology's intelligent versioning (intelliversioning) functionality, and real-time synchronization and backup capabilities.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

0.99

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

1.9K

1.4K

393

105

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

78%

would recommend this app

4.6

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

79%

would recommend this app

Pros

“It provides a consistent and reliable way to store, sync, and access files, photos, and backups across devices without requiring much hands-on management.”

Marc R.

Digital Media Strategist

“It creates a smooth, connected experience where photos, files, notes, and backups automatically sync between devices without needing manual effort.”

Marc R.

Digital Media Strategist

“What I love about iCloud is that it allows me to gather photos, documents and other stuff across all the device switches.”

Ruel M.

Audiovisual Engineer

Pros

“This of course provided that the admin can navigate the more complex NAS and network setup, but if you’re considering Synology Drive you probably have already it in place or have at least a grasp of what you are doing.”

Davide B.

Founder - Owner

“The users can access it from mobile and desktop apps or a nice and intuitive WebUI, so the migration from other similar platforms is pretty easy and straightforward.”

Davide B.

Founder - Owner

“Synology Drive is the best tool for all business types, the data storage, sharing, and security are great.”

Ahmad K.

System Administrator

Cons

“I also found that iCloud could sometimes be confusing when managing storage, understanding what was actually stored in the cloud versus locally on a device, or troubleshooting synchronization issues. While the overall integration with Apple devices was convenient, the experience could be less straightforward when something wasn't syncing correctly.”

Kamal H.

Clinical Psychologist

“Occasionally a file takes longer to sync when someone's out in a facility with weak signal, but that's more the building than the platform.”

Keith K.

Field Operations Manager

“Storage space on the free plan is limited, and upgrading storage can become expensive over time compared to some competitors.”

Sonu P.

Systems Analyst

Cons

“Team folders” is the only small part of the UI which isn’t as intuitive as the others, despite it being clearly named the setup is not as simple and clear as it could have been.”

Davide B.

Founder - Owner