Resilio Sync vs Synology Drive (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Synology Drive grades higher than Resilio Sync: 2.2 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Resilio Sync grades higher on ease of use. Synology Drive grades higher on the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Synology Drive
Private-cloud file sync and sharing that runs on a Synology NAS
Free
Which one is for you
Pick Resilio Sync if
- Fits if you want to sync folders directly between your own computers
- Works for IT staff on Windows or Linux who can ask for a quote
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price first: the site sends you to a request-pricing form
- Skip it if you want to try it free, as no trial or free plan is listed
- Watch out: only Windows and Linux builds are named, and other platforms weren't confirmed
- Watch out: the vendor is part of Nasuni and the site focuses on enterprise products
Pick Synology Drive if
- Fits if you already own a Synology NAS and want your own sync
- Works for a home or office that wants files kept on its own hardware
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you don't own a Synology NAS, as there is no hosted option
- Tight if you want unlimited users: maximum and concurrent users vary by NAS model
- Watch out: desktop clients cover Windows, macOS and Ubuntu only
- Watch out: storage is whatever your NAS holds, so capacity is a hardware cost
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAResilio SyncWeak | 2.2GPASynology DriveFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price is published, so it sits in the middle by default. | CNo license fee, but it runs only on a NAS you buy, which counts as self-hosting. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no free trial on record, so nothing to try before paying. | CFree to install, but you need the NAS first, and storage and users depend on the model. |
| Features | CDevice-to-device sync with an enterprise edition, with gaps the listing shows: no stated Home price or limits. | CSync, sharing and team folders, but only on a Synology NAS, and user limits vary by model. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record, and folders and peers to set up first. | DYou set up a NAS and install the package yourself. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | COnly Windows and Linux builds are named on the download page, with no integrations listed. | AWeb, Windows, Mac, Ubuntu, iPhone, iPad and Android clients, with 3 integrations. |
| Best for | syncing folders between your own devices | private file sync on your own Synology NAS |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Resilio Sync and Synology Drive. How we grade
Where they differ
- Synology Drive also covers file sharing.
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At a glance
| Resilio Sync | Synology Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free |
| Starts at | Not published | Free |
| Free plan | None | No license fee; installed from the DSM Package Center on a Synology NAS. Storage and user limits depend on the NAS model. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
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| Made by | Resilio, LLC | Synology Inc. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | synology.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Resilio Sync
- Pricing is not published: the site sends enterprise buyers to a request-pricing form.
- The Sync Home edition's price and limits could not be read from the pages reachable here.
- The download page text names Windows and Linux builds only; other platforms were not confirmed.
- Resilio is part of Nasuni and the site focuses on enterprise products.
Synology Drive
- It needs a Synology NAS; storage capacity and user counts follow the model you buy.
- There is no hosted option on the page: Drive installs through the NAS Package Center.
- Desktop clients cover Windows, macOS and Ubuntu; mobile covers iOS, iPadOS and Android.
- Maximum users and concurrent users vary by NAS model.
Key features
Resilio Sync
- Server and edge file sync
- The enterprise product is organized around Server Sync and Edge File Sync, which keep files current across offices, sites and partners.
- Management console
- Resilio publishes API documentation and an option for AI assistants to work with its Management Console through the Model Context Protocol.
- Sync Home for individuals
- The site links a home edition under Home Users, with a free download and forums for user questions.
- Industry solutions
- Solution pages target architecture and construction, media and entertainment, manufacturing, financial services and the public sector.
Synology Drive
- Sync on demand
- Files can stream to a device only when requested, or be pinned for a permanent local copy. On-demand sync needs Windows 10 1809 or later.
- Version history
- Previous file and folder versions are restored from the client, and the Intelliversioning algorithm keeps the most significant changes.
- Share links and requests
- Links carry role-based permissions, and request links let outside people upload files straight to your NAS.
- Backup and ShareSync
- Real-time or scheduled backup of chosen folders, and ShareSync keeps folders in step between Synology systems.
- Admin console and auditing
- A dashboard tracks clients and activity, and audit logs cover up to 40 action types. Watermarks and remote wipe are available.
- Co-editing in Synology Office
- Microsoft or OpenDocument files can be converted and edited together in Synology Office, with file locking against conflicts.
Plans
Resilio Sync
Pricing could not be confirmed. See resilio.com.
Synology Drive
Synology Drive$0
License-free software; storage comes from the Synology NAS you choose.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Resilio Sync or Synology Drive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Resilio Sync has no price we could confirm, and Synology Drive is free.
Which has a free plan, Resilio Sync or Synology Drive?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Synology Drive has a free plan. Resilio Sync does not.
Which platforms do Resilio Sync and Synology Drive run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Synology Drive lists a web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps. Both list Windows and Linux apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.