BeeDrive for desktop is a desktop utility that automatically backs up your computer to BeeDrive. It includes folder-level file sync with customizable options for sync direction, file size, and file type.
Publisher’s description
What is BeeDrive?
BeeDrive by Synology is proprietary Windows software in the cloud storage & sync category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 258.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.4-20404, released on September 15, 2026. The version history goes back to January 9, 2025: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.6 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: BeeDrive is a cloud storage & sync tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BeeDrive safe to download?
- The file is served by global.synologydownload.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
15CDEEB9237C88E9289E66A238D51B1F81D0F987EFFFB3D226FA02BD8D577D96· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 3.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.4-20404Latest | September 15, 2026 | 258.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.3-20301 | July 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.2-20210 | April 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.1-20194 | October 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.2-13960 | March 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.1-13932 | January 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Synology.BeeDrive -eBeeDrive-2.0.4-20404-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Synology
- Category
- Cloud storage & sync
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.0.4-20404
- Released
- September 15, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 29, 2025
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 3.6
- Website
- bee.synology.com
- winget ID
- Synology.BeeDrive
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Frequently asked questions
Is BeeDrive free?
BeeDrive is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is BeeDrive safe to download?
The download comes from global.synologydownload.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BeeDrive with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BeeDrive be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BeeDrive run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of BeeDrive?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 9, 2025.
What are alternatives to BeeDrive?
Syncthing, AWS Command Line Interface, Dropbox, Rclone and Seafile. The alternatives page compares them.
