Qsync software component
No separate license price published
Not applicable
Qsync Central is available through the QNAP App Center, and Qsync Client is available through QNAP Utilities. A compatible QNAP NAS is required.
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QNAP Qsync
Qsync synchronizes and backs up files between QNAP NAS devices, computers, and mobile devices. It supports shared folders, team folders, versioning, offline access, and selective synchronization.
Editorial overview
Aggregated Overview
Qsync offers broad synchronization, backup, versioning, team-folder, offline, sharing, and administration features. Its main value comes from being included with QNAP NAS software, while setup requires a QNAP NAS and platform-specific clients.
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QNAP Qsync Decision Snapshot
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Platforms
Android, iOS, macOS, QNAP NAS, QTS, QuTS hero
TechZella assessment
8.3/10
Overview
Qsync is QNAP’s NAS-centered file synchronization service. It connects QNAP NAS storage with Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Android, and iOS devices.
The service uses Qsync Central on the NAS, Qsync Client on desktop systems, and mobile applications for phone and tablet access. A QNAP NAS with QTS or QuTS hero is required for the central storage component.
Qsync supports personal file access, shared folders, team folders, remote work, endpoint backup, and private-cloud file sharing. It is designed for organizations that want centralized storage without relying entirely on a public cloud drive.
QNAP Qsync Pros & Cons
Pros
- Provides private-cloud synchronization using QNAP NAS storage.
- Supports Windows, macOS, Ubuntu, Android, and iOS clients.
- Includes versioning, offline access, selective sync, and team folders.
- Offers centralized device, user, policy, and backup administration.
- Supports file sharing through links and myQNAPcloud connectivity.
Cons
- Requires QNAP NAS hardware for the central service.
- Setup and maintenance depend on QTS or QuTS hero administration.
- Client capabilities vary by operating system and application version.
- No public Qsync-specific API was identified in reviewed official documentation.
- Remote access may require QNAP ID, myQNAPcloud, or network configuration.
QNAP Qsync Pricing & Plans
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QNAP Qsync Features
Synchronization
- One-way synchronization
- Two-way synchronization
- Offline synchronization
- Paired folders
- Selective synchronization
- Space-Saving Mode
Backup and Recovery
- Computer folder backup
- Version control
- Restore overwritten or deleted files
- Backup task management
- Smart Delete File Management
Collaboration and Sharing
- Team folders
- Shared folders
- File and folder share links
- Download links for recipients without user accounts
- Cross-department file access
Administration
- User and device management
- Centralized configuration mode
- Synchronization policies
- Duplicate-file handling
- Filter settings
- Event logs
- Remote device erase
Access and Connectivity
- QNAP NAS integration
- QTS and QuTS hero support
- File Station access
- myQNAPcloud integration
- LAN, WAN, and QNAP ID connection methods
QNAP Qsync Specifications
| Deployment model | NAS-hosted private cloud |
|---|---|
| Required server | QNAP NAS running QTS or QuTS hero |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, Windows Server, macOS, Ubuntu |
| Mobile platforms | Android and iOS |
| Web access | Qsync Central and File Station browser interfaces |
| Integrations | QTS, QuTS hero, File Station, myQNAPcloud, QNAP ID |
| API | No public Qsync-specific API identified in reviewed official documentation |
| Free trial | Not identified; Qsync software is downloadable, but compatible QNAP NAS hardware is required |
| Pricing model | No separate Qsync subscription price published |
| Primary storage location | QNAP NAS shared folders and user home folders |
Our evidence-based assessment
TechZella Score
A proprietary editorial score based on product capabilities, usability, value, performance, support and user sentiment evidence.
8.3/10Moderate confidence
Qsync offers broad synchronization, backup, versioning, team-folder, offline, sharing, and administration features. Its main value comes from being included with QNAP NAS software, while setup requires a QNAP NAS and platform-specific clients.
Methodology v1.0. The assessment weighs feature coverage (25%), ease of use (15%), value for money (20%), performance (15%), support (10%) and user sentiment (15%), using researched product evidence and verified review evidence where available. It is a TechZella editorial assessment, not a direct user-review average.
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FAQ
Does Qsync require a QNAP NAS?
Yes. Qsync Central runs on a QNAP NAS, and the desktop and mobile clients connect to that NAS.
Which desktop platforms does Qsync support?
QNAP lists Windows, Windows Server, macOS, and Ubuntu support. Exact operating-system versions depend on the client release.
Does Qsync work on mobile devices?
Yes. QNAP documents mobile synchronization through Qsync Pro for Android and iOS. Current QNAP product materials also refer to Qfile Pro for mobile backup and synchronization.
Can users access files offline?
Yes. Offline synchronization allows users to access and edit files locally. Changes synchronize when the device reconnects.
Does Qsync have an API?
No public Qsync-specific API was identified in the reviewed QNAP product and documentation pages. The reviewed materials describe application and NAS integrations instead.
Is Qsync free?
QNAP does not list a separate Qsync license price. Users still need compatible QNAP NAS hardware and may need additional QNAP services for specific remote-access scenarios.