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Synology C2 alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Synology C2 alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."

Synology C2 compared with 5 alternatives: Synology Drive, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, IDrive and Storj.

Synology C2 is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 per TB / month (C2 Object Storage). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Synology C2This toolFree trial · from $7.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Synology DriveFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Backblaze B2Free plan · from $6.95/moYesWeb
WasabiFree trial · from $7.99/moTrial onlyWeb
IDriveFree plan · from $0.25/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
StorjFree trial · from $7/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

Price against what you get

Synology C2 starts at $7.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Synology Drive and IDrive.

Wasabi scores higher without starting lower. Backblaze B2 and Storj start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSynology C2Synology DriveBackblaze B2WasabiIDriveStorj

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of file storage and sync services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Synology C2

  1. Synology Drive

    Private-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS

    • Synology Drive is free.
    • Synology Drive has a free plan, which Synology C2 lacks.
    • Synology Drive also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Synology Drive also covers file sharing.
    • Synology Drive does not cover file management, which Synology C2 does.

    Suits: People who already own a Synology NAS and want a private cloud on it

    Synology Drive vs Synology C2Synology Drive pricing and details

  2. Backblaze B2

    S3-compatible object storage billed per terabyte

    • Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan, which Synology C2 lacks.
    • Backblaze B2 lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Synology C2 has.
    • Backblaze B2 does not cover file sync, which Synology C2 does.

    Suits: Backups and archives that are read less than they are stored

    Backblaze B2 vs Synology C2Backblaze B2 pricing and details

  3. Wasabi

    S3-compatible cloud object storage at a flat per-TB rate

    • Wasabi starts at $7.99 per TB / month.
    • Wasabi lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Synology C2 has.
    • Wasabi does not cover file sync, which Synology C2 does.

    Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often

    Wasabi vs Synology C2Wasabi pricing and details

  4. IDrive

    Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder

    • IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
    • IDrive has a free plan, which Synology C2 lacks.
    • IDrive also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • IDrive also covers file sharing.
    • IDrive does not cover file management, which Synology C2 does.

    Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account

    IDrive vs Synology C2IDrive pricing and details

  5. Storj

    Distributed S3-compatible object storage priced per terabyte

    • Storj starts at $7 per TB / month stored, plus $7 per TB egress, $5 monthly minimum.
    • Storj does not cover file sync, which Synology C2 does.

    Suits: Developers who need S3-compatible storage with simple rates

    Storj vs Synology C2Storj pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Synology C2

  • C2 Storage is designed for Synology NAS; it is not a general-purpose consumer file sync app.
  • The OneStorage price is shown only by a capacity calculator, so no figure was readable; $7.99 per TB is the Object Storage rate on its page.
  • Prices exclude VAT, which is added at checkout by billing address.
  • Deduplication and custom rotation need the Advanced plan of C2 Storage for Hyper Backup.
Synology C2 pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Synology C2?

The alternatives to Synology C2 in this directory are Synology Drive, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, IDrive and Storj. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Synology C2.

Is there a free alternative to Synology C2?

Yes. Synology Drive is free to use. Backblaze B2 and IDrive have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Synology C2 alternatives work on Android?

The Synology C2 listing does not include an Android app. Synology Drive and IDrive list one.

Which Synology C2 alternatives work on iOS?

The Synology C2 listing does not include an iOS app. Synology Drive and IDrive list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.