Hitachi Universal Volume Manager
5.5#16 in storage migration softwareWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitHitachi Universal Volume Manager vs Synology Photos
Synology Photos
7.7#1 in google workspace administration softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
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| Fact | Hitachi Universal Volume Manager | Synology Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Santa Clara, California, USA | Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan |
| Purpose | Universal Volume Manager virtualizes storage devices so different storage system models can be used as one storage system. | Synology Photos provides photo and video browsing, management, sharing, search, album grouping, upload, and preview workflows in DSM. |
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager plans
- Universal Volume Manager licensePriced on request
Synology Photos plans
- FreeFree
- Synology PhotosFree
Pick Hitachi Universal Volume Manager if…
UVM is for teams configuring and managing storage connections and volumes on a local storage system, with hosts accessing external volumes through it. It supports block-storage workloads and migration, backup and provisioning uses.
Pick Synology Photos if…
It suits Synology NAS owners who want to organize, back up, and share photos and videos privately. Shared Space may also suit households or groups that need folder-level collaboration.