Spanning Backup vs Synology Photos

Spanning Backup provides cloud backup and recovery for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Salesforce. It runs daily automated backups and supports item-level recovery, including granular and point-in-time restores for administrators and end users. Google Workspace coverage includes Gmail, Google Drive and Shared Drives, Calendars and Contacts. Microsoft 365 coverage includes Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams. Salesforce protection covers records, metadata, attachments, customizations and messages. Spanning describes unlimited backup retention, including an unrestricted policy for Microsoft 365, and offers a single all-inclusive plan with no tiers and volume pricing available. The service lists ransomware protection and audit logs. Its security measures include OAuth 2.0, object-level 256-bit AES encryption at rest and TLS encryption in transit. A 14-day trial includes unlimited backup and restore, but installation requires administrator status. Pricing is available on request.

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.