03-14-2025, 02:07 PM
If Synology is out of budget, there are a few alternatives that might work better than OMV for Mac compatibility:
Used Synology NAS – Older models like the DS918+ or DS420+ can sometimes be found second-hand within budget. They still get DSM updates and offer a great user experience.
Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro (AS3302T) – More affordable than Synology but still has a decent UI and macOS-friendly features like Time Machine support.
TrueNAS SCALE on a Mini PC – If you’re comfortable setting it up, this gives more flexibility than OMV but with a polished interface. Something like a used Dell OptiPlex Micro with an external drive could work.
For £100, options are limited, but if you can stretch it a little, a used Synology or a budget Asustor NAS would be a good fit.
Used Synology NAS – Older models like the DS918+ or DS420+ can sometimes be found second-hand within budget. They still get DSM updates and offer a great user experience.
Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro (AS3302T) – More affordable than Synology but still has a decent UI and macOS-friendly features like Time Machine support.
TrueNAS SCALE on a Mini PC – If you’re comfortable setting it up, this gives more flexibility than OMV but with a polished interface. Something like a used Dell OptiPlex Micro with an external drive could work.
For £100, options are limited, but if you can stretch it a little, a used Synology or a budget Asustor NAS would be a good fit.