Nasuni vs Synology C2 Backup comparison

Nasuni and Synology are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Nasuni is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.2, while Synology is ranked #30 with an average rating of 8.0. Nasuni holds a 1.2% mindshare in CB, compared to Synology’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Nasuni users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Synology users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 3, 2024

Nasuni and Synology C2 Backup are competing in data protection. Nasuni holds an edge in enterprise-level features and hybrid cloud integration, while Synology C2 Backup's simplicity and cost-effectiveness make it appealing for small to medium enterprises.

Features: Nasuni offers hybrid cloud integration, comprehensive security measures, and seamless data access. Synology C2 Backup provides ease of use, integrated backup plans, and efficient data storage.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Nasuni provides a flexible deployment model integrating with existing infrastructures and strong support but requires more technical expertise. Synology C2 Backup facilitates quick deployment with user-friendly interfaces and reliable customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Nasuni involves higher upfront costs but delivers long-term ROI for large implementations. Synology C2 Backup offers economical pricing ensuring quicker ROI, beneficial for smaller businesses.

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Categories and Ranking

Nasuni

Ranking in Cloud Backup

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

File System Software (1st), NAS (6th), Cloud Migration (3rd), Cloud Storage (4th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (10th), Cloud Storage Gateways (3rd)

Synology C2 Backup

Ranking in Cloud Backup

30th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (15th)

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Nasuni is 1.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Synology C2 Backup is 1.4%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Barry Sunanan

Senior Architect - Data and Solutions at Wipro Limited

It helped us save 40 to 45 percent on some types of data

It can provide a 360-degree view of your data, depending on how you implement it and whether you're storing your data in Nasuni. However, if you're working with multiple cloud providers, I don't think it's mature enough to provide a 360-degree view of what's in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. I think it can do it, but it's still a lot of scope and range fitting. Given that Nasuni storage is actually cheaper in some areas, it made sense for us to move a lot of our data away from Microsoft. Nasuni gave us more of a 360 view of that particular data type. Other data types are a little different because the company went in a direction where they wanted to store some stuff in an AWS S3 bucket rather than a file storage system. An S3 bucket has its advantages, but if you were to store more of your data in Nasuni, you would get a wider 360-degree view of it rather than on several cloud providers. I have data in AWS, Google, and Azure, and I would like to see a wider view of all the data stored across these three top providers. Currently, I use it for AWS and Azure, but I couldn't use both of them at the same time. I think Nasuni could have better visibility across these different areas. I had to take my data out and then do some analysis to get the costs. It would be helpful to have more built-in analytics tools to compare the storage costs between the various cloud providers. I would also like some graphing capabilities. We had a tool called Grafana that we used for graphing. I think some more visual analytics like that would be nice.

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Zuhair Hasan

Manager, Information Technology Security at Nesma

Provides fast access to files and offers a reliable backup solution without compatibility issues

Versioning control helps speed up data recovery by providing easy access to previous versions of files. This is particularly useful when moving backups to off-site storage and deploying them quickly during installations. My experience with Synology Backup's security features includes partitioning for production environments, regular scans for new threats, and support for multifactor authentication. Password security is also emphasized, meeting basic security requirements. Before choosing Synology, consider its sensitivity in your network infrastructure, especially for critical backup and storage tasks. Prioritize security, including testing and recovery procedures, and evaluate the device's performance to ensure it meets your needs effectively. Overall, I would rate Synology C2 Backup as an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I would recommend Nasuni because it's a proven product that has delivered results for us even in the worst-case scenario. If you're still using a traditional cloud solution like native Azure products, you are still susceptible to human error. Also, you would need to architect your backup and DR solutions, then integrate, maintain, and administer them."

"Nasuni Management Console (NMC) is super valuable, and both physical and virtual filers are also valuable. NMC is the one-stop place for all our filers, both virtual and physical filers. They are definitely doing a great job in housing all our documents and surveillance videos."

"Another helpful feature, in addition to restoring a file that was deleted within 24 to 48 hours, is that we have the ability to restore a file or a folder that was deleted, going all the way back to the inception of that file or folder. That means we actually have unlimited backups to the inception point of data with Nasuni."

"The global file locking feature is valuable. The ability to quickly deploy new sites is also valuable."

"The most valuable feature is disaster recovery. We can fully recover a site in two hours."

"It has the ability to do end-user recovery, or a user can simply contact an admin who can perform a recovery from the management console. The versioning has simplified everything. Now we don't have to worry about those components."

"The nice thing about Nasuni storage is that it is immutable. This means the data is only written once. So, you never modify the files. When you write a file out to the storage, it doesn't modify it when you change it. The technology knows how to figure out what the difference is between the original file write and what the changes are. Therefore, it only saves the changes."

"The features I find most valuable in Nasuni are the unlimited snapshots, antivirus capabilities, auditing, and ransomware protection."

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"I find Synology C2 Backup valuable for its speed, features, and server compatibility."

"It's good for file services."

Cons

"It would be helpful to have more built-in analytics tools to compare the storage costs between the various cloud providers. I would also like some graphing capabilities. We had a tool called Grafana that we used for graphing. I think some more visual analytics like that would be nice."

"Nasuni provides enough reporting to see what's happening. You can see the number of shares, total volume, issues, conflicts, etc., but it doesn't provide much visibility from a content perspective. For example, it doesn't tell you the data age. When you're trying to sort and filter information, the data creation date is a critical factor. Nasuni doesn't give you that. You can't get a count of all the file types, like the number of PDFs, Word docs, and PPT files."

"The user-friendliness of its access needs improvement. When I log into the console, I see all the files that we handle globally. There are hundreds of Nasuni files that I can see on the console, but no way that I can filter them down. While this is a small thing, I need to scroll down and select the ones that I want. "Control F" doesn't work nor is there a dropdown menu that I can click on and select the ones that I want."

"The only thing that I'd like to see is more support for platforms like OneDrive or Box.com."

"The performance of the filesystem could be improved."

"Room for improvement would be the speed of replication of new files. I would also like to see cloud mirroring."

"As administrators, we are used to having control equal to managing an on-prem device. In terms of log analysis and other things we want to do, Nasuni has some limitations limitation on what you do on the Nasuni. Nasuni could add some features to the GUI that make administration a little easier. It's tough when I have to move from one filter to another because there is no way to search it. We have to scroll up and down to find the name of it."

"The speed at which new files are created is something that could be improved. For example, if you create a new file in another country, I won't see it for between 10 and 15 minutes."

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"The main drawbacks of Synology C2 Backup are slower processes in certain regions and less frequent updates."

"Improving the pricing would be great."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's cheaper than a lot of alternatives but it's not cheap."

"I would not say it is economically priced, but it is affordable. If you can afford to pay for it, it is worth the money, but it is definitely not overpriced. It is priced about where it needs to be in the market. We were satisfied with the way they did their licensing and how they handled it. I believe they actually license by data size. It is based on how much data is being held on the machine and replicated, and that's completely understandable. So, for us, their pricing was as expected and affordable."

"Its pricing can get a tad expensive. When we first took Nasuni out, we were just paying for the service. We got storage at a reduced rate. It has now changed, and they're now more of an all-in-one type of thing. It can be quite expensive, but it works out. Apart from that, licensing-wise, it's very simple."

"They could lower the cost, but it saves so much money when you go into it (by losing all the backup)."

"Nasuni should provide small-scale licenses, like a 20 TB license. Currently, the smallest is a 30 TB license."

"The cost is based on the capacity, which is approximately $100 USD per terabyte."

"Our agreement is set up such that we pay annually per terabyte, and we buy a chunk of it at a time. Then if we run out of space, we go back to them and buy another chunk."

"The cost of licensing is negotiated and billed annually per terabyte."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

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Questions from the Community

Does Nasuni have a good pricing model?

Based on the experience of my organization, Nasuni is definitely worth the money, since it gives you an all-in-one solution where you'd usually need several programs. About the cost, there isn't a ...

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Is it easy to restore files with Nasuni?

As someone who has used this feature of Nasuni I can tell you - yes, it's good for file recovery and you'll definitely benefit from very quick times. I can't tell you if it's the best one because I...

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What features and services does Nasuni offer?

Hi, if you pick Nasuni, you'll be benefiting from many services for a good price. Well, it's a personalized price you get after an agreement with the company but in my organization's case, it is a ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Synology C2 Backup?

It's a reasonable price, but it could be improved. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Synology C2 Backup?

None of the features require improvement as we only use it as a file server. However, improving the pricing would be great.

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What is your primary use case for Synology C2 Backup?

We primarily use it as a file server. We don't use Synology for backups; we only use it as a file server.

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Overview

Nasuni is a file data services enterprise focused on assisting firms with their digital transformation, global expansion, and information awareness. The Nasuni File Data Platform is a suite of cloud-based services designed to enhance user productivity, ensure business continuity, provide data intelligence, offer cloud options, and simplify global infrastructure. This platform and its auxiliary services are projected to replace conventional file infrastructure such as network attached storage (NAS), backup, and Disaster Recovery (DR), with an expandable cloud-scale solution. By storing file data in scalable cloud object storage from multiple providers, Nasuni positions itself as a cloud-native alternative for traditional NAS and file server infrastructure. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Nasuni serves sectors like manufacturing, construction, technology, oil and gas, financial services, and public sector worldwide, offering its services in more than 70 countries.

Reviews from Real Users

James J., IT Manager at a marketing services firm, says Nasuni’s management dashboard is helpful because he's able to view all of the different filers at once rather than check each one of them individually. He values the software’s security, reliability, good performance, helpful alerting, and responsive support.

According to a Server Engineering Services Lead at a mining and metals company, Nasuni offers good OR and DR capabilities, performs well, offers data security, and continuous file versioning helps recover from hardware failures.

The Managing Director of IT at a construction company appreciates Nasuni because it eliminates a lot of work that was previously done when managing backing up and restoring data files.

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Synology C2 Backup offers a comprehensive solution for data protection and disaster recovery, suitable for businesses seeking secure and efficient backup options. Its reliable cloud services provide peace of mind with integrated backup solutions.

Synology C2 Backup is designed to meet the demands of a sophisticated audience by providing flexible data backup and recovery options. It ensures data security while offering seamless integration with Synology NAS devices and other platforms. Users appreciate its cost-effectiveness and scalability, enabling businesses to protect their critical data efficiently. Room for improvement includes enhancing user experience and expanding third-party integrations.

What are the valuable features of Synology C2 Backup?

Data Encryption: Provides end-to-end encryption for data security.
Flexible Backup: Supports both scheduled and continuous data backups.
Scalability: Easily scalable to meet growing data storage needs.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with Synology NAS devices for streamlined operations.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing aligns with budget considerations.
Data Security: High-level encryption maintains data protection.
Reliability: Consistent performance ensures minimal downtime.
Scalability: Adapts to business growth without significant changes.

Synology C2 Backup is implemented across diverse industries, accommodating the specific needs of sectors such as finance and healthcare. Its secure cloud backup is particularly beneficial for industries requiring stringent data protection standards, offering peace of mind and regulatory compliance.

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Sample Customers

American Standard, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, E*TRADE, Ithaca Energy, McLaren Construction, Morton Salt, Movado, Urban Outfitters, Western Digital

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