Redstor Google Workspace Backup vs Synology Photos

Redstor Google Workspace Backup is a web-based, cloud-native backup service for Google Workspace. It protects Drive, Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, and Classroom with daily backups, included storage, and unlimited retention. New accounts added to a Google estate can be added automatically. Recovery supports single items, folders, users, different accounts, and new folders, with point-in-time restore available. Redstor also describes restoring emails, calendars, files, chats, and notes, including critical files while a full recovery continues in the background. Newly added or modified backup files are scanned for malware, with AI-powered detection intended to help prevent reinfection. Backups are immutable and off-site, with end-to-end AES256 encryption. The product page names ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and SOC2. It integrates with Google Workspace and other cloud backup services. A multi-tenant console is aimed at IT service providers managing customers, backups, and billing. Pricing is by quote on pay-as-you-grow terms; a 30-day trial is available.

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.