Shoviv Google Workspace Backup and Restore vs Synology Photos

Shoviv Google Workspace Backup and Restore is a paid, self-hosted Windows application for protecting Google Workspace mail, contacts, calendars, and Drive data. Mailbox backups can be saved locally as PST, MBOX, MSG, EML, HTML, or MHT files. Supported PST, OST, OLM, MBOX, MSG, and EML data can be restored or exported to a Google Workspace mailbox. With the appropriate license, multiple Google Drives can be backed up concurrently. Incremental jobs capture changes since the previous run, resume interrupted processes, and filter duplicate items. Schedules can run daily, weekly, or monthly, while filters target dates, folders, and item types. Multiple jobs may run concurrently, and restore options cover mailboxes, files, and individual items. Windows 11 and 10 are recommended; Windows Server 2008 or later is listed, along with several virtual environments. Plans range from $39, paid once to $846.69, paid once. The evaluation version processes the first 50 items per folder.

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.