HexOS vs Synology Active Backup for SaaS
HexOS
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| Figure | HexOS | Synology Active Backup for SaaS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · NAS Software | 7.9 (#12) | 8.0 (#11) |
| System requirements | The minimum requirements are a 2-core 64-bit CPU, 8 GB memory, and a 16 GB or larger SSD boot device; at least one storage pool is required. | The Google Workspace product page lists DSM 6.1-15217 or later as a requirement. |
Plans
Synology Active Backup for SaaS
- Active Backup for SaaSFree
- Active Backup for SaaS (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)Free
In their own words
Synology Active Backup for SaaS
Synology Active Backup for SaaS backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to Synology NAS servers for recovery after data loss or service downtime. Microsoft 365 coverage includes OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams. Google Workspace coverage includes Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar, including shared drives, labels, and attachments. Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule; continuous intervals adjust from one to ten minutes based on detected API request rates. Both services support file versioning, and Google Workspace versions can be retained for a chosen period or kept in full. The Microsoft 365 Recovery Portal lets administrators and employees restore or export backed-up data, with self-service access dependent on configuration. The product is a free add-on for a compatible Synology NAS, with unlimited accounts subject to NAS storage capacity. Active Backup for Microsoft 365 requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later. Deduplication requires an x64 NAS using Btrfs, and neither service supports secondary backups. Google Workspace setup requires configuring the Drive SDK API and creating a service key.