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Synology DriveFileRun
Free

Included free for Synology NAS owners; it requires Synology hardware.

 Paid

A paid licence is required beyond the limited free tier.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Windows, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
  • Keeps files on your own NAS instead of a public cloud
  • Desktop sync and backup plus mobile apps
  • Uses your existing folder structure rather than an opaque storage layer
  • Document and media previews plus WebDAV and sync clients
  • Only runs on Synology NAS hardware
  • Closed source
  • Paid licence for anything beyond a small free tier
  • Requires PHP, a database and a web server
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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