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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: October 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

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Pros & Cons

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Features

Backup

Setup

Bugs and Issues

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DiskStation review summaries overview

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Reviews sentiment

 
 
3-4(14)
5(77)

What do users say about DiskStation?

Users say DiskStation is reliable for centralized backup, file storage, and data protection, with many appreciating its ease of setup and user-friendly management. They find it versatile for both home and business use, supporting a wide range of backup scenarios, RAID configurations, and seamless remote access, while regular updates and strong integration options are valued.

Reviewers appreciate the rich feature set, robust add-ons, and integration with third-party apps, noting that it adapts well to changing needs. They mention occasional setup challenges or documentation gaps, but most feel ongoing use is smooth with minimal issues.

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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
Insurance
Non-Profit Organization Management
Others

Use cases

Backup
File Sharing
Virtual Machine

DiskStation's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from DiskStation users:

Mobile access

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

“Every time I had to call I got professional service from someone who spoke clearly!”
CR

Christopher R.

Owner

DiskStation integrations (0)

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: 5.0 (2)

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Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

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Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

“It links financial transactions to client information”

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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

Q. Who are the typical users of DiskStation?

DiskStation has the following typical customers:
Small Business, Large Enterprises, Freelancers, Mid-size Business

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Q. What level of support does DiskStation offer?

DiskStation offers the following support options:
24/7 (Live rep), Chat

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