Cloud Apps Backup vs Synology Photos

Cloud Apps Backup is a web-based backup service for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365. Google Workspace coverage includes Gmail, Google Drive, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar. Microsoft 365 coverage includes Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint, calendar, and contacts. Backups can be incremental, scheduled, or on demand, with full or granular recovery and one-click restoration. Archiving is listed for both service suites. Security features include two-step verification and 256 AES encryption. The service uses bring-your-own storage: no data storage is provided, while storage selection is part of the offering. Reseller tools include white labeling and user monitoring, with premium partner support. Annual per-user offers range from $12 a year for more than 1000 users to $20 a year for fewer than 200 users. A separate free option backs up 3Gb of Office 365 Home data.

Synology Photos is a photo and video management service in DSM for browsing, organizing, searching, sharing, uploading, and previewing media. It requires a Synology NAS for private photo storage, and its mobile app can back up photos and videos to that NAS automatically. Users can share individual items or albums through links with passwords or expiration dates. Shared Space lets selected users collaborate, with access and editing rights assigned by folder. Organization tools include custom and conditional albums, automatic grouping, and facial and object recognition on supported NAS models. RAW files are supported; previews for HEIC/HEVC files and compressed videos require Synology Image Assistant. Mobile apps require iOS 16 or later or Android 11 or later; TV apps support Apple TV and Android TV. Chrome and Safari are recommended for web use. Synology Photos is free, with no paid premium tiers listed.