Synology Surveillance Station - Overview
Synology Surveillance Station is a software-based camera management platform running on Synology NAS hardware.
It supports a wide range of third-party cameras and is often used where flexibility or advanced storage control is required.
Key Characteristics
- Broad camera compatibility
- Advanced recording and retention rules
- Per-camera licensing model (beyond included licenses)
- Greater configuration complexity than UniFi Protect
Best Suited For
- Larger camera deployments
- Mixed-brand camera environments
- Sites with specific retention or compliance requirements
When to Consider Synology
Our Recommendation
Synology is often the best choice when a property already has good non-UniFi cameras that you want to keep. If we are designing a system from scratch, UniFi Protect is usually the cleaner and more reliable option.