Synology C2 Backup vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

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Synology and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Cloud Backup category. Synology is ranked #22 with an average rating of 9.0, while Veeam Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.9. Synology holds a 1.2% mindshare in CB, compared to Veeam Software’s 6.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Synology users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

Synology C2 Backup

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94% willing to recommend

Synology C2 Backup

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 1, 2026

Veeam Data Platform and Synology C2 Backup compete in data protection, with Veeam often leading in enterprise integrations due to robust features. Meanwhile, Synology's competitive pricing and deployment ease can be attractive for SMBs.

Features: Veeam Data Platform offers automated recovery, extensive compatibility, and efficient data replication. Synology C2 Backup features simple file restoration, intuitive management, and advantages in cloud-based storage.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Veeam requires more configuration, which can be resource-intensive but allows tailored solutions. Synology C2 Backup provides quicker deployment, benefiting users needing fast setup. Veeam's support is robust, whereas Synology offers friendly customer assistance.

Pricing and ROI: Veeam typically has higher setup costs due to its extensive features but offers high ROI for enterprises with complex needs. Synology C2 Backup, with lower setup costs, provides a cost-effective choice, offering solid ROI for smaller businesses needing rapid deployment and effective protection.

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Categories and Ranking

Synology C2 Backup

Ranking in Cloud Backup

22nd

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SaaS Backup (13th)

Veeam Data Platform

Ranking in Cloud Backup

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

434

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (1st), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Backup category, the mindshare of Synology C2 Backup is 1.2%, down from 1.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 6.6%, down from 11.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Backup Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Veeam Data Platform	6.6%
Synology C2 Backup	1.2%
Other	92.2%

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Zuhair Hasan

Manager, Information Technology Security at Nesma

Provides fast access to files and offers a reliable backup solution without compatibility issues

Versioning control helps speed up data recovery by providing easy access to previous versions of files. This is particularly useful when moving backups to off-site storage and deploying them quickly during installations. My experience with Synology Backup's security features includes partitioning for production environments, regular scans for new threats, and support for multifactor authentication. Password security is also emphasized, meeting basic security requirements. Before choosing Synology, consider its sensitivity in your network infrastructure, especially for critical backup and storage tasks. Prioritize security, including testing and recovery procedures, and evaluate the device's performance to ensure it meets your needs effectively. Overall, I would rate Synology C2 Backup as an eight out of ten.

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Munichandra G

Backup Engineer at Cloud4C Services

Backup policies have strengthened security and replication but still need flexible long-term retention

The support and compatibility are areas of concern. When it comes to Azure workloads, Veeam Data Platform has limitations with only MS SQL database and Cosmos, and no other databases are supported by Veeam Backup for Azure. The main challenge I noticed is that enterprise customers may have a requirement to retain backups for 10 years or 15 years with monthly and weekly backups. In Veeam Data Platform, we do not have customization or compatibility to retain specific data backups as monthly and yearly. The retention schedule is fixed. For instance, it is the first Friday of the backup or the last Friday of the month. If it is weekly, it should be one of the weeks. If it is monthly, it should be the last Friday. For yearly, it is the last Friday of that respective month in that year. However, this should not be the case. When a customer confirms, 'Please go and take an EOD backup and retain it for 10 years,' Veeam Data Platform does not support this sort of customization. I even raised a case with Veeam Data Platform and they clearly stated that Veeam Data Platform only accepts the GFS policy according to the retention defined, and there is no customization available. This is a significant limitation. I should have the customization to go and take a backup of a specific date, month, or year, but Veeam Data Platform does not allow this and restricts me to only the policy supported. For example, if I take any backup, I do not have an option to extend the retention. If a customer asks, 'Please take a backup,' and later requests, 'No, it is very critical. Can you please extend the retention for 15 years?' Veeam Data Platform does not support this. Veeam Data Platform does not allow me to extend the retention in the way other tools do. These are limitations I came across in my experience, and I feel these are minimal requirements. The same features are offered by other third-party backup tools available in the market. From the analytics point of view, I personally feel some challenges. Veeam Data Platform has two different products: VBR and Veeam Backup for Azure. As we are running on cloud platforms, if we are in Azure, we must go for Veeam Backup for Azure. If we need to create copy jobs, I must again come to VBR. However, Veeam ONE is not capable enough to integrate both platforms. For instance, if I am taking backup of workloads through Veeam Backup for Azure, I could not find an option to integrate it into Veeam ONE for reports and analytics. It is only limited to VBR. Whatever jobs we created in VBR are displayed there, but Veeam Backup for Azure does not integrate, at least from what I have explored, and it should not be this way. Veeam ONE should support all Veeam Data Platform products.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I find Synology C2 Backup valuable for its speed, features, and server compatibility."

"It's good for file services."

"This is a user-friendly solution and I'm very comfortable with it."

"Once you get it set up, everything is smooth, and the recovery is excellent."

"The most valuable features of Veeam Backup Replication are ease of use, dashboards, and reporting."

"Coming from tape backup environment to using Veeam and cloud upload dramatically changed and improved our backup process."

"The product’s configuration and settings are very easy."

"Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires."

"The product is very reliable, easy to manage, and, above all, complete."

"The most valuable features are the backup and restoration of our VMs. Additionally, they add features regularly."

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Cons

"The main drawbacks of Synology C2 Backup are slower processes in certain regions and less frequent updates."

"Improving the pricing would be great."

"The cloud backups from Veeam Backup Replication have not been good. Addiotnaally, the backups of Office 365 and the overall performance can always be improved."

"Scalability, as well as licensing costs, need to be improved."

"Their licensing model could use some improvement."

"A different kind of scheduling. We would like to do backup twice a day."

"Not sure, but maybe the weakest area is around integration with tape libraries at times."

"Veeam needs to have more support for non-Windows systems and other databases."

"I have a problem with the VM. When we started doing a backup, it takes a snapshot for our virtual machines, but when we try it two or three times, in some cases, our virtual machines go to a consolidated state. I don't know why this problem happens. But I still think Veeam is a top-ranking solution."

"The licensing models, from a reseller's perspective, could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is reasonable and falls within the average range."

"I have not used the resale license in our testing environments. Sometimes, our customers used the trial license for 30 days and so on."

"It is always nice to get products cheaper. Technically, it saves you a lot of money. If you wanted to buy the same functionality out of vSphere, you would spend thousands to essentially get the same functionality."

"The pricing is on the higher side, so I think they have to think about the price. It's a stable product and there was no requirement to keep in touch with the support team, so the renewal license was too expensive."

"It is approximately $4,000 to $5,000 for the purchase of the product and I paid an additional $2,000 for the renewal."

"If you tell Veeam that you're competing with, for example, NetBackup or Backup Exec, or Dell or Micro Focus then they may lower the price. They are very competitive."

"The price is a bit high."

"Veeam's pricing is good. But compared to the past five years, it's constantly increasing."

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Comms Service Provider

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Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

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Small Business	218
Midsize Enterprise	98
Large Enterprise	144

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Overview

Synology C2 Backup offers a comprehensive solution for data protection and disaster recovery, suitable for businesses seeking secure and efficient backup options. Its reliable cloud services provide peace of mind with integrated backup solutions.

Synology C2 Backup is designed to meet the demands of a sophisticated audience by providing flexible data backup and recovery options. It ensures data security while offering seamless integration with Synology NAS devices and other platforms. Users appreciate its cost-effectiveness and scalability, enabling businesses to protect their critical data efficiently. Room for improvement includes enhancing user experience and expanding third-party integrations.

What are the valuable features of Synology C2 Backup?

Data Encryption: Provides end-to-end encryption for data security.
Flexible Backup: Supports both scheduled and continuous data backups.
Scalability: Easily scalable to meet growing data storage needs.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with Synology NAS devices for streamlined operations.

What benefits should users seek in reviews?

Cost-Effectiveness: Affordable pricing aligns with budget considerations.
Data Security: High-level encryption maintains data protection.
Reliability: Consistent performance ensures minimal downtime.
Scalability: Adapts to business growth without significant changes.

Synology C2 Backup is implemented across diverse industries, accommodating the specific needs of sectors such as finance and healthcare. Its secure cloud backup is particularly beneficial for industries requiring stringent data protection standards, offering peace of mind and regulatory compliance.

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Veeam Data Platform is a unified data resilience solution that helps organizations recover from cyberattacks and outages, and protect workloads across hybrid and multicloud environments – all without vendor lock-in.

The platform includes built-in security capabilities designed to mitigate ransomware and other data-loss threats, including AI-backed threat detection across a broad range of workload types. This is intended to help teams identify and respond to threats before they disrupt operations.

Veeam Data Platform supports workload portability across hypervisors, cloud providers, and on-premises environments, allowing organizations to move or recover data across infrastructure without being tied to a specific vendor or platform.

For organizations looking to simplify deployment, Veeam Software Appliance provides a pre-built, hardened, and highly available option, reducing the manual setup and maintenance work required from IT teams.

Veeam Data Platform is used by over 550,000 customers worldwide, including 82% of the Fortune 500.

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