Side by side

GAM (Google Apps Manager) vs Synology Photos

Both stand on google workspace administration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GAM (Google Apps Manager)

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

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Synology Photos brings browsing, organization, backup, and sharing workflows together for users with a Synology NAS. Check NAS model support and the separate preview requirement if you rely on recognition or HEIC/HEVC media.

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The facts

	GAM (Google Apps Manager)	Synology Photos
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	2
Maker	Not published	Synology Photos
Website	github.com	synology.com
On google workspace administration software	#5 of 21	#1 of 21

GAM (Google Apps Manager): what it does well

Synology Photos: what it does well

Free, with no paid premium tiers listed
Mobile app can back up photos and videos automatically
Share links can use passwords or expiration dates
Supports RAW files and automatic album grouping

What to know first

Requires a Synology NAS for private storage
Face and object recognition is limited to certain NAS models
HEIC/HEVC previews require Synology Image Assistant
Drag-and-drop uploads are limited to 5,000 files per upload

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