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QuMagie vs Synology Photos: catalog facts
QuMagie	Synology Photos
Free No separate price is listed; it requires a QNAP NAS.	Free Included at no extra cost with a Synology NAS.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension
AI grouping by people, things and places Timeline view and search with recent searches	Photos stay on hardware you own Automatic phone backup through mobile apps
Only runs on QNAP NAS hardware Closed source	Requires a Synology NAS Closed source
Self-hosted	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
Not stated if it 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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