Resilio Sync Synology Nas [top] File

In this post, I’ll show you how to install Resilio Sync on your Synology NAS, why you’d want to, and the killer use cases you might not have considered. | Feature | Resilio Sync | Synology Drive | Google Drive / Dropbox | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Peer-to-peer (no middleman) | ✅ Yes | ❌ No (relies on NAS) | ❌ No | | Sync speed (LAN) | Max bandwidth | Max bandwidth | Limited by cloud upload | | Selective sync | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Encrypted backup to remote NAS | ✅ Yes (encrypted key) | ❌ No | ❌ No | | Large file/folder handling (TB+) | Excellent | Slows down | Impossibly slow |

High CPU usage during initial sync Fix: That’s normal. Resilio hashes every file to compare. Once indexed, CPU drops to near-zero. resilio sync synology nas

Enter (formerly BitTorrent Sync). It’s a peer-to-peer file sync tool that’s fast, private, and doesn’t rely on the cloud. When you pair it with a Synology NAS, you get a self-hosted, real-time sync powerhouse. In this post, I’ll show you how to

If you own a Synology NAS, you’re probably already in love with its versatility. But let’s be honest: while Synology’s native Synology Drive is great, it has limits—especially when syncing huge folders (think 500GB+) or dealing with remote teams spread across the globe. Once indexed, CPU drops to near-zero