Synology Active Backup for SaaS

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Score5.9

Rank#176 of 219

PriceFree

Free planYes

Runs onSelf-hosted

Summary

Synology Active Backup for SaaS backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to Synology NAS servers, so data can be recovered after loss or service downtime. Microsoft 365 coverage includes OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams. Google Workspace coverage includes Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar, along with shared drives, labels, and attachments. Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule; continuous intervals adjust from one to ten minutes based on API request rates. Both services support file versioning. Microsoft 365 administrators and employees can restore or export backed-up data through its Recovery Portal, with self-service access depending on configuration. The product is a free add-on for a compatible Synology NAS, with account capacity limited by NAS storage. Active Backup for Microsoft 365 requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later. Deduplication requires an x64 Synology NAS using Btrfs, and neither service supports secondary backups. Google Workspace backup setup requires administrators to configure the Drive SDK API and create a service key.

Who it is for

It suits organizations that use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and have a compatible Synology NAS for backups. Administrators should account for the setup and platform requirements, including the Google Workspace service key requirement.

What is good

Backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously
Supports file versioning
Recovery Portal can restore or export Microsoft 365 data
Free add-on with no software license required

What to know first

Compatible Synology NAS required
Microsoft 365 requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later
Deduplication requires x64 NAS and Btrfs
Secondary backups are unsupported

Verdict

This free add-on protects data from two widely used workspace services by storing backups on Synology NAS devices. Confirm NAS compatibility, storage capacity, and configuration requirements before relying on it.

Synology Active Backup for SaaS plans and pricing

All plans

Active Backup for SaaS (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace) Free Free add-on for Synology NAS; no software license required. Unlimited accounts, subject to NAS storage capacity; compatible Synology NAS required synology.com · 3 Oct 2026

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Facts

What it does: Backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to Synology NAS servers for recovery after data loss or service downtime.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Microsoft 365 services: It protects OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Microsoft Teams data.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Google Workspace services: It backs up Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar data, including shared drives, email labels, and attachments.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Backup schedules: Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule; continuous backup intervals are adjusted from one to ten minutes based on the detected API request rate.kb.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Versioning and retention: Both products offer file versioning, and Google Workspace backups can retain versions for a specified period or keep all versions.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Storage efficiency: Single instancing and block-level deduplication reduce duplicated data in Microsoft 365 backups.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Recovery: The Microsoft 365 Recovery Portal lets administrators and employees restore or export backed-up data, with available self-service access depending on configuration.kb.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Google Workspace setup: Before creating a Google Workspace backup task, administrators need to configure the Drive SDK API and create a service key.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Platform requirement: Active Backup for Microsoft 365 requires a compatible Synology NAS running DSM 6.1-15217 or later, according to the product page.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Deduplication requirement: Deduplication is supported only on x64 Synology NAS models using the Btrfs file system for both products.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Notable limit: Secondary backups are not supported by Active Backup for Google Workspace or Active Backup for Microsoft 365.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026
Company support: Synology lists its headquarters at 9F., No. 1, Yuandong Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.synology.com · 3 Oct 2026