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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: December 2025

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

Setup

Virtualization

Bugs and Issues

DiskStation pros, cons and reviews insights

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Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
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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

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Computer Software
Design
Real Estate
Others

Use cases

Backup
File Sharing
Virtual Machine

DiskStation's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from DiskStation users:

Cloud backup
Encryption
Backup scheduling
Incremental backup
Access controls/permissions
Mobile access

All DiskStation features

Features rating:

Web access/restoration
Virtual server
Search/Filter
Real time synchronization
Alerts/Notifications
Backup and recovery
Secure data storage
Backup log
Compression
Workflow management
Audit trail
Virtual machine monitoring
Virtual Machine Migration
Virtual machine encryption
VDI
Remote Server Options
Remote access/control
Messaging
Local Server Options
Graphical user interface
Electronic signature
Drag & drop
Data recovery
Continuous backup

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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.

“Diskstation is perfect for personal and small business use. A great admin interface with good tools.”

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“Great price, easy to setup, awesome performance and many features.”
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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:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Non Profit, Small Business

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Q. What languages does DiskStation support?

DiskStation supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does DiskStation support mobile devices?

DiskStation supports the following devices:
Android, iPad, iPhone


Q. Does DiskStation offer an API?

No, DiskStation does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does DiskStation offer?

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

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