Kernel Google Workspace Backup and Restore vs Synology Photos

Kernel Google Workspace Backup and Restore is Windows software for backing up and restoring data from Google Workspace. It covers Gmail, contacts, calendars, Drive, Shared Drive, Groups, Chat, Docs, and Sheets. Mailbox lists can be supplied in a CSV file, and backup jobs can span multiple domains. An incremental option skips items already migrated and captures newly added data. Google Chat backups include direct and group chats, spaces, and history; attachments are saved separately, and chat content can be exported to PDF or HTML. Google Docs and Sheets can be exported to local or network storage while preserving their content and formatting. Workspace exports include PST, MSG, EML, PDF, DOC, DOCX, MHT, and HTML. Restore choices include selected data, folders, mailboxes, Workspace accounts, and Google Groups. It can restore PST and OST data to Workspace, and the vendor says Outlook is not needed for PST restoration. The trial is limited to 10 items per folder and five Drive documents per account. Prices include $49, paid once for a single-mailbox backup license and $99 as a one-time purchase for a single-mailbox backup-and-restore license.

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.