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Macrium Reflect Workstation vs Synology DSM comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Macrium Reflect Workstation
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
30th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
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
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Macrium Reflect Workstation is 0.6%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Synology DSM is 1.3%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Macrium Reflect Workstation0.6%
Synology DSM1.3%
Other98.1%
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Featured Reviews

Muneer Matti - PeerSpot reviewer
Business Owner at M & J Consulting Services Ltd.
Empowers seamless system migration and ensures efficient data backup
Overall, I find Macrium Reflect Workstation very user-friendly compared to any other solutions I have used before, such as Symantec and Acronis. It is very helpful in terms of migration from one platform to another, making it my product of choice. The software is also intuitive and easy to use for both beginners and seasoned professionals.
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
28%
Manufacturing Company
13%
University
8%
Retailer
7%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Macrium Reflect Workstation?
The pricing is very reasonable, easy, and intuitive to use. There's no need for extensive experience to work on it. They often run a 40% discount near Thanksgiving.
What needs improvement with Macrium Reflect Workstation?
I don't have any complaints about it. For desktops, I recommend it over anyone else. It's my first time using it on a server, and it meets my requirements, and my clients are happy with it too.
What is your primary use case for Macrium Reflect Workstation?
I use it for backing up desktops as well as the server. I have deployed it on a client, and I have replication taking place using QNAP as well.
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Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
 

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