NovaNAS vs Synology Active Backup for SaaS

NovaNAS plans

• NovaNASFree

Synology Active Backup for SaaS plans

• Active Backup for SaaSFree
• Active Backup for SaaS (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)Free

Pick NovaNAS if…

NovaNAS suits DIY hardware owners and home or small-business users seeking storage managed through a web interface. It requires a fresh Debian 13 system and at least 2 GB RAM, a 1-core CPU, and a 20 GB system drive.

Pick Synology Active Backup for SaaS if…

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.