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Synology DSM vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Synology DSM
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
48th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
21st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Synology DSM is 1.3%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is 0.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Veritas NetBackup Appliance0.9%
Synology DSM1.3%
Other97.8%
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Featured Reviews

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Cybersecurity Profeesional at Self Employeed
Seamless and feature-rich tool for enhanced data management
In terms of improvements, I personally haven't encountered many issues with Synology DSM, mainly because my use cases are relatively straightforward. However, I'm aware that Synology offers solutions like spam filters, which might require more expertise to evaluate thoroughly. One minor concern I had was with the recent major overhaul of the user interface. While it has made the system more up-to-date and user-friendly, it did take some time to adjust to the changes. It's possible that other applications or features have undergone similar updates, which might affect users who were accustomed to the previous versions. Also, Synology packages come with various features, and sometimes, certain functionalities aren't immediately clear. There's a surveillance application that allows you to connect IP cameras and stream footage to Synology and it is a great feature, but it's not always clear that adding more cameras may require purchasing additional licenses. It would be helpful if Synology made such requirements more transparent to users before they attempt to implement these options, especially for those on a budget.
MohamedFekry - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architect at vertowave
High-speed backup and strong deduplication have supported secure long-term data protection
In my opinion, what can be improved about Veritas NetBackup Appliance includes licensing. A mixed licensing model would be more helpful, such as terabytes plus virtual machines, terabytes plus instances, or number of instances. I believe this could work and create a new competitive licensing model against other products. Additionally, embedding Enterprise Vault or some of its features in the backup software would enable better competition with Commvault, which offers backup and archiving from the same console. For the next release of Veritas NetBackup Appliance, I would like to see improvements in licensing, increased deduplication ratio, and enhanced high availability. Having high availability for Veritas NetBackup Appliance without requiring virtual storage like Cohesity would be important. Improving the overall high availability of Veritas NetBackup Appliance would be beneficial.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity."
"The most valuable aspect is its ability to handle multiple disks."
"The most valuable features are the basic storage, file management, Btrfs file system, and built-in backups that come with the solution."
"The product performs well. It is easy to use and implement."
"It offers a variety of software options through its package center, allowing users to customize their NAS device to serve multiple purposes."
"The solution's most valuable feature stems from its ease of use, making it the tool's most interesting part."
"Because of its simplicity and the wide array of features it offers, I would recommend DSM for both tech-savvy individuals and those who prefer a straightforward file-serving solution."
"Synology DSM is very easy to work and operate."
"Technical support has been great."
"It’s quite scalable."
"When we moved to NetBackup we discovered a whole new world of possibilities and capabilities."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the backup speed."
"The ability to scale and expand with Veritas NetBackup Appliance is good, and I give it a high rating."
"The most valuable technical feature for us is the deduplication ratio."
"It has been our go-to product for backup."
"The documentation is okay. You are able to follow it and it is helpful."
 

Cons

"The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging."
"Synology DSM is a good enough solution for small and medium companies, but I have not seen a big configuration of the solution for a big organization."
"Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts."
"Synology DSM's user interface is not quite intuitive."
"One area where Synology DSM could improve is in enhancing its ability to detect and respond to security threats during backups and replication."
"Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly."
"There's a surveillance application that allows you to connect IP cameras and stream footage to Synology and it is a great feature, but it's not always clear that adding more cameras may require purchasing additional licenses."
"The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution."
"The price is slightly expensive for small and medium enterprises. If they can review the prices, we feel it would be beneficial, especially for the African market."
"NetBackup Appliance's pricing is reasonable, but it could be lower."
"I would like to see support for databases such as MySQL and MongoDB."
"Our main challenge was deciding on the right capacity for expansion, but once we settled on two NAS servers with sixteen TB, things have been smooth."
"The graphic interface is complex, especially on the management and administrative side, requiring multiple steps for configuration instead of simple clicks in the console."
"Veeam has a verification action, which is good."
"It could be better integrated with other platforms."
"The hybrid model is not that efficient if we want to off-site data; it takes a lot of time to upload the data on a regular basis."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Synology DSM is a cheap solution."
"The pricing varies widely, catering to a broad range of needs."
"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"The price of the solution is very good."
"The licensing part of the solution is free. The hardware is more expensive than the other solutions in the market, but it's okay in the long run."
"Synology DSM is a free tool."
"It is quite an affordable solution."
"The licensing costs for this solution are very high."
"I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
"This solution is expensive."
"The licensing costs are approximately 150,00 Saudi Riyals."
"Appliances do not come cheaply."
"The pricing for the solution's software maintenance and licensing is high."
"We pay annually. It is a huge figure for us."
"The solution is not cheap"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise28
 

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Also Known As

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
NetBackup Appliance
 

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