synology-drive ☆

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Description:
Sync and backup service to Synology NAS drives

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.0.3,17892@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @synology | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: synology nas sync backup file-sharing productivity

Install: brew install --cask synology-drive

About:
Synology Drive is a comprehensive file synchronization and backup solution that connects your Mac to Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. It creates a secure, seamless bridge for real-time file replication, offering features like block-level deduplication and version control. This tool is essential for teams and individuals managing critical data across multiple devices.

Key Features:

Real-time file synchronization across desktop and NAS
Advanced version control and file recovery
Team Folder management for collaborative workspaces
Block-level deduplication for efficient storage usage
Secure data transfer with end-to-end encryption

Use Cases:

Centralizing and securing personal data backups from a Mac to a NAS
Collaborating on projects using shared Team Folders with version history
Ensuring business continuity with automated, real-time data replication

Alternatives:

Dropbox – Cloud-based service vs. Synology's self-hosted, on-premise storage model
Resilio Sync – Peer-to-peer protocol vs. Synology's centralized server-client architecture
Time Machine – Mac-native backup utility vs. Synology's cross-platform, real-time sync capabilities

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
May 12, 2026 2:17am	4.0.3,17892	VERSION_BUMP	36d428a7
Jan 24, 2026 11:35am	4.0.2,17889	VERSION_BUMP	afd97a94
Jan 19, 2026 7:16pm	4.0.1,17885	VERSION_BUMP	d64f9855
Jan 13, 2026 5:02am	4.0.2,17886	VERSION_BUMP	318639cb
Dec 24, 2023 9:24am	3.4.0,15724	VERSION_BUMP	9c677338
Oct 31, 2023 9:42am	3.4.0,15724	VERSION_BUMP	0cd6e32a
Oct 11, 2023 11:49am	3.4.0,15721	VERSION_BUMP	23380a42
Apr 13, 2023 7:40pm	3.2.1,13272	NEW	0c6f4e57