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Synology DiskStation Manager vs XigmaNAS: catalog facts
Synology DiskStation Manager	XigmaNAS
Freemium Included with Synology NAS hardware; a few services require separate licenses.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Polished, consistent web interface across the entire Synology hardware lineup Large package center covering backup, media, sync, and surveillance apps	Broad protocol support for CIFS, NFS, iSCSI and more from a single install Runs on generic hardware rather than being locked to a vendor's appliance
Only runs on Synology's own hardware, unlike open NAS operating systems Some advanced features are gated behind specific higher-end models	Smaller community and slower feature pace than TrueNAS FreeBSD base means less familiar tooling for Linux-only admins
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Downloadable app
Closed source	Open 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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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