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QNAP HybridMount

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What it is

QNAP HybridMount centralizes access to cloud storage, remote NAS devices and file servers through a QNAP NAS. Its Network Drive Mount mode supports unlimited connections, while Cloud Storage Gateway includes two free connections. Cloud services listed include Amazon S3, Azure, Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Wasabi, WebDAV and S3-compatible storage. Files can be reached through SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV and S3, and remote servers can be mounted through CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP/FTPS or WebDAV. Local caching is available for frequently used cloud files, except with Amazon Drive and ShareFile. Mounted content can work with Qfiling, Qsirch, QuMagie, CAYIN MediaSign Player, OCR Converter and Text Editor. HybridMount runs on QNAP NAS devices with QTS 4.4.1 or later and needs at least 20 GB for cache space. SSL protects information sent over the Internet. Plans are free initially, with paid Small, Medium and Large options for additional licensed cached connections.

Spec sheet

What it does
HybridMount mounts cloud storage and remote file servers on a QNAP NAS so files can be managed from a central interface.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Purpose
HybridMount mounts cloud storage and remote NAS or file servers to provide centralized file access through a QNAP NAS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Headquarters
Taipei, TaiwanRead 28 Sep 2026 · qnap.com
Founded
2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · qnap.com
API and SDK availability
QNAP provides a developer portal with an App Center development kit and API/SDK download process, but the page does not document a HybridMount-specific public API.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Caching
Local caching provides low-latency access to frequently used cloud files, but Amazon Drive and ShareFile do not support local caching.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Caching exception
Amazon Drive and ShareFile are listed as cloud services that do not support HybridMount local caching.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Cloud connections
The product page states that Network Drive Mount supports unlimited connections, while Cloud Storage Gateway includes two free connections.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Cloud Drive Mount
Cloud Drive Mount provides cloud access through File Station without local caching.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Cloud integrations
Supported services include Amazon S3, Azure, Backblaze B2, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage, OneDrive, SharePoint, Wasabi, WebDAV, and Yandex Disk, among others.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Company founded
Crunchbase states that QNAP was founded in 2004.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company headquarters
Crunchbase lists QNAP headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company legal name
QNAP's developer site identifies the company as QNAP Systems, Inc.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Company size
Crunchbase lists QNAP in the 1,001–5,000 employee range.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Encrypted transmission
QNAP says SSL encryption protects information transmitted over the internet.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Encryption
The product page states that SSL encryption protects sensitive information transmitted over the Internet.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
File Cloud Gateway
File Cloud Gateway mode mounts cloud services with local cache space and exposes them through File Station and SMB, NFS, WebDAV, or FTP.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Free connections
Each QNAP device receives two free third-party File Cloud Gateway connections, while myQNAPcloud Storage connections are unlimited and free.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Installation
HybridMount is installed from QNAP App Center and requires a configured system volume before installation.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Integration: Cubbit S3
Cubbit's integration guide directs users to configure HybridMount as S3-compatible storage, enable SSL, and set a local cache size.Read 21 Oct 2026 · docs.cubbit.io
Intended use
QNAP identifies file-server online collaboration and file-level data analysis as ideal use cases for HybridMount.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
License requirement
Every cached File Cloud Gateway connection beyond the included allowance requires an additional HybridMount license.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Limit: bandwidth
A G2 reviewer said the single-interface design could slow network bandwidth and create bottlenecks for other applications.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: installation compatibility
A Reddit user reported that HybridMount would not install after migrating to a newer QuTS hero NAS, with package compatibility errors requiring QNAP support.Read 21 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: replication complaint
A Trustpilot reviewer reported failed OneDrive replication, lost work, and no apparent way to change the stored OneDrive password.Read 21 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: resource usage
A G2 reviewer reported HybridMount consuming about 10% constant CPU on a mid-tier NAS when connected to a remote FTP server.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Local access sharing
HybridMount downloads a shared cloud file once when multiple authorized local users request it, reducing repeated transfers.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Logging
The application provides mount logs, speed-test logs, and cache-related event logs, with the tutorial specifying retention of the latest 200 mount logs and 50 speed-test logs.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Mounting modes
It provides Network Drive Mount and Cloud Storage Gateway modes.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Multi-point sync
Users in different locations can access, synchronize, and share cloud files without being restricted to one local network.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
NAS app integration
Cloud files can be managed with Qfiling and Qsirch and used with QuMagie, CAYIN MediaSign Player, OCR Converter and Text Editor.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Network Drive Mount
Network Drive Mount connects remote NAS devices or file servers using CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP/FTPS, SFTP, or WebDAV.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Notable limit
One HybridMount license is required for each cached connection, and QNAP provides two free licenses before additional licenses are purchased in License Center.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Permissions
Administrators can restrict HybridMount access to the administrator group or selected local and domain users.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Praise: provider breadth
A G2 reviewer praised support for many file and object clouds, S3-compatible and WebDAV-compatible storage, and private on-premises access.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: setup
A G2 reviewer praised the wizard for making S3, Google Drive, and FTP mounts easy to configure in roughly 15 minutes.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Protocol workflow
Cloud files can be accessed by PC applications through SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, and S3 interfaces.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Protocols
Cloud files can be accessed through SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV and S3 protocols.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
QNAP app integrations
QNAP lists Qfiling, Qsirch, QuMagie, CAYIN MediaSign Player, OCR Converter, and Text Editor as apps that can work with mounted cloud files.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Rating on G2
4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Trustpilot
1.5 out of 5 from 218 reviews for QNAP overallRead 21 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Remote mounting
Remote NAS and file servers can be mounted using CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP/FTPS or WebDAV, and CIFS/SMB or NFS folders can be shared locally with NAS users.Read 1 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Smart caching
Frequently accessed cloud files can be stored in NAS cache space for near-LAN access speeds.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
Supported operating systems
The current quick-start guide lists QTS, QuTS hero, and QNE Network as supported QNAP operating systems.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com
System requirements
The tutorial requires a QNAP NAS running QTS 4.4.1 or later and at least 20 GB of storage for cache space.Read 21 Oct 2026 · qnap.com

Plans and prices

Small Priced on request per year 1 file share Read 21 Sep 2026 · software.qnap.com
Medium Priced on request per year 4 file shares Read 21 Sep 2026 · software.qnap.com
Large Priced on request per year 8 file shares Read 21 Sep 2026 · software.qnap.com
Small $19.99 a year /Year 1 file share · SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/WebDAV · NAS local cache · 20+ cloud services Read 1 Oct 2026 · software.qnap.com
Small $19.99 a year /Year 1 file share · SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/WebDAV · NAS local cache · more than 20 cloud services Read 21 Oct 2026 · software.qnap.com
Medium $59.99 a year /Year 4 file shares · SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/WebDAV · NAS local cache · more than 20 cloud services Read 21 Oct 2026 · software.qnap.com
Medium $59.99 a year /Year 4 file shares · SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/WebDAV · NAS local cache · 20+ cloud services Read 1 Oct 2026 · software.qnap.com
Large $99.99 a year /Year 8 file shares · SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/WebDAV · NAS local cache · more than 20 cloud services Read 21 Oct 2026 · software.qnap.com
Large $99.99 a year /Year 8 file shares · SMB/NFS/AFP/FTP/WebDAV · NAS local cache · 20+ cloud services Read 1 Oct 2026 · software.qnap.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports many cloud and file-server protocols
  • Local caching for frequently used cloud files
  • Integrates with several QNAP applications
  • Two free cached-connection licenses
  • Includes file restore and immutable backups

Limits

  • Requires QNAP NAS hardware
  • Amazon Drive and ShareFile lack local caching
  • Additional cached connections require paid licenses
  • At least 20 GB storage needed for cache

Who it suits

It suits organizations combining cloud storage with QNAP NAS or remote file servers. QNAP identifies online file-server collaboration and file-level data analysis as suitable uses.

Verdict

HybridMount is a QNAP-centered gateway for bringing cloud and remote files into one NAS-based access layer. Its broad protocol support and application integration are balanced by hardware, storage and licensing requirements.

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