We performed a comparison between Synology DSM and Veeam Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."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."
"Synology DSM is very easy to work and operate."
"The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity."
"The most valuable aspect is its ability to handle multiple disks."
"The solution's most valuable feature stems from its ease of use, making it the tool's most interesting part."
"The solution's interface, GUI (graphical user interface), and backup are good."
"I think Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is an excellent solution for ensuring user-side disaster recovery. It involves a platform on-premise, which can be replicated to another site. It's a very effective solution, and we prioritize both the FTO and the FTO."
"The solution's recovery process is very smooth."
"The tool is good for VMware environments."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its ease of deployment, its many interesting functions, and its good performance for both backup and restoration."
"The most valuable data protection features in Veeam are encryption and error handling."
"The tool's stability is good."
"Veeam Data Platform offers features specifically designed for ransomware defense."
"The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution."
"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 platform could be much more cost-effective and flexible for integrating third-party products."
"Synology DSM's user interface is not quite intuitive."
"The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging."
"Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts."
"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."
"Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly."
"Expanding its compatibility to include Linux would represent a significant advancement."
"Veeam Data Platform lacks cyber security tools."
"There might be room for improvement at the plugin level, specifically concerning application plugins."
"SureBackup is sometimes a bit difficult to use."
"It would be nice if the solution scanned for malware in the backups."
"The product must improve its performance."
"Granular-level backup is difficult."
"The product must provide better security."
Synology DSM is ranked 21st in Backup and Recovery with 10 reviews while Veeam Data Platform is ranked 16th in Backup and Recovery with 25 reviews. Synology DSM is rated 9.0, while Veeam Data Platform is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Synology DSM writes "Reliable and cost-effective". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veeam Data Platform writes "Offers data security measures including offsite backups, encryption, and redundancy features and responsive and effective customer support". Synology DSM is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, UrBackup, ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage, SyncBack Pro and Commvault Cloud, whereas Veeam Data Platform is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Microsoft DPM, UrBackup and HPE GreenLake for Backup and Recovery. See our Synology DSM vs. Veeam Data Platform report.
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