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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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Categories and Ranking

Synology DSM
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
49th
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
20th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Synology DSM is 1.3%, down from 1.6% 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

Manuel Schulte - PeerSpot reviewer
Python Developer at BNP Paribas Asset Management
A reliable and user-friendly solution for effective backup, storage, and multimedia needs
In terms of scalability, I would currently rate it an eight out of ten due to its aging nature. While I don't have access to all the latest features available on more recent devices, at the time of purchase, considering its capabilities then, I would have given it a solid ten.
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

"It offers a variety of software options through its package center, allowing users to customize their NAS device to serve multiple purposes."
"The most valuable features are the basic storage, file management, Btrfs file system, and built-in backups that come with the solution."
"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."
"The product performs well. It is easy to use and implement."
"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 feature of the solution is that it serves as a backup for our company's virtual machine."
"Synology DSM is very easy to work and operate."
"I can confidently say that I have managed more than 30 or 50 appliances over different time periods, and yet I never had a single hardware failure."
"NetBackup is based on really good architectural hardware, and Veritas has the best backup and replication technology in the world."
"Installing this solution is very simple and takes perhaps five or ten minutes."
"NetBackup Appliance's most valuable feature is the duplication encryption standard feature."
"The most valuable feature of the Veritas NetBackup Appliance is the virtual machine backups."
"The NetBackup appliance features customized software that is designed for storage."
"The solution offers high-secured appliances and supports enterprise-class encryption algorithms."
"The most valuable feature involves VMware Instant Recovery, which allows one to do restoration within seconds."
 

Cons

"Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts."
"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."
"The platform could be much more cost-effective and flexible for integrating third-party products."
"The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging."
"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."
"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."
"Synology DSM's user interface is not quite intuitive."
"I contacted their support once, and the process was slow, which discouraged further contact."
"It's difficult to make a switch with the tool because the actual physical storage doesn't work with anything else."
"This solution is not as stable as Veeam. When it crashes and you want to cover, it is a complicated procedure."
"Most of the organizations I see are going to the cloud and they escape the physical architecture to minimize investment in their local data center as much as possible."
"It's hard to get to the backups. There are too many tabs."
"The scalability isn't great. Every time you want to add storage, you can't just add a little bit, you need to add a lot."
"The graphic interface is complex, especially on the management and administrative side, requiring multiple steps for configuration instead of simple clicks in the console."
"The tool's pricing is expensive and could be lower."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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 solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Synology DSM is a cheap solution."
"The price of the solution is very good."
"The pricing varies widely, catering to a broad range of needs."
"The solution is not cheap"
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is priced well compared to other solutions."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."
"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."
"The product is expensive and comes with a yearly license."
"The licensing costs are approximately 150,00 Saudi Riyals."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Construction Company
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
 

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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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
Customers say that the price for Veritas NetBackup Appliance is high. It is a high price because the maintenance has a large cost, especially if the appliance is hardware rather than a virtual appl...
What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
I think Veritas NetBackup Appliance can be improved in terms of support. Support for appliances needs to be improved, specifically the quality of support that I receive. The specific areas that nee...
What is your primary use case for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
My main use case for Veritas NetBackup Appliance is for backup and recovery. I use Veritas NetBackup Appliance for backing up all customer data across Hyper-V, VMware, Oracle, SAP HANA, simple file...
 

Also Known As

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
NetBackup Appliance
 

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