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PhotoSync vs Synology Photos: catalog facts
PhotoSync	Synology Photos
Freemium The desktop Companion tool is free; the mobile apps offer paid features.	Free Included at no extra cost with a Synology NAS.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Transfers in full resolution with metadata intact Works over local Wi-Fi without a cloud	Photos stay on hardware you own Automatic phone backup through mobile apps
Closed source Pricing of the mobile apps not clearly stated on the homepage	Requires a Synology NAS Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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