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Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon EFS (Elastic File Sy...
Ranking in Cloud Storage
6th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (9th)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Featured Reviews

Shailesh Tripathi - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 6, 2024
Useful for storing details of projects and has an easy configuration
The solution is useful for storing details of our internal projects The solution is pretty interesting. It is a very useful product for engineering. That is why we chose it. We can run code and deploy it whenever we want. I understand the configuration. The integration of EFS with other AWS…
Akos Szirmai - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
Offers accessibility from various devices and easy to setup
I never intended to use Google Storage. It was just a backup or auxiliary service to my Gmail account. If someone wants to use it, they probably can use it. I am not sure about the corporate environment. But at a personal level, Google Storage supports a lot of functions of the whole Google package, from the calendar, mail, photos, news, and so on. So, anyone who is using this software is definitely using Google Storage in some way. It is about the core usage. So, if someone is looking for a cloud storage solution, I would suggest using it. Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product's initial setup phase is easy, as per the configurations."
"I appreciate Amazon's extensive range of services, which makes it a favorable choice."
"The most beneficial feature of the product for data storage stems from the fact that it serves as a shared file storage."
"Its elasticity and flexible pricing are the most valuable. For Amazon EFS, you are charged based on the storage. It is also very fast and stable with a very simple and intuitive interface."
"The solution is scalable."
"The first valuable thing is it is scalable."
"We can run code and deploy it whenever we want."
"We are not that big of a cloud user. We just use it for the storage of our bytes. The most valuable aspect is the storage."
"We are mostly doing telephony and generic web services in the telephony."
"From a stability standpoint, the solution is excellent. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The solution is easy to use and easy to manage."
"I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues."
"It's easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is its ease of use. It fits well with our business use."
"The solution operates in the background and it is attached to my Gmail account. When I download files to my phone, such as pictures, they automatically go to Google Cloud Storage."
"Access your files from anywhere, no installation necessary"
 

Cons

"The lack of transparency in the costs attached to the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"When we faced some issues, the support team took a lot of time to resolve them."
"The product's stability has some shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The user activity needs to be more connected."
"Around 80 percent of the features of Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) are available on Linux and not in Windows, making it a major drawback of the product."
"The deployment is definitely not an easy process."
"It should be simplified. There are people who don't have cloud experience. It should be storage that we are able to just connect to."
"The platform's connectivity could be improved to be more comparable to S3 buckets, which offer better API availability."
"When compared to one of its competitors, Google Cloud Storage does not have or offer a lot of services to its users. So, this is one of the downsides of the solution."
"The price of Azure products is high. In my opinion, the prices of Google solutions should be lowered for businesses."
"The solution is good, however, it would benefit from increased storage without the additional cost."
"It is hard to migrate to another product if we want to."
"I would also like to be able to use my own tools and packages within this solution and also have a tool to visualize the data with graphics."
"Google Cloud Storage can improve by having better integration and migration tools."
"I would like more storage available."
"The solution must provide some accessibility features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
"The product charges are based on the amount of data stored."
"It has flexible pricing. You are charged based on your storage."
"Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) offers a pay-as-you-go model, so whenever you use its services, you need to pay."
"The product's price depends on the services and the size and capacity at which it is used in a business environment."
"I would rate the pricing 7 out of 10."
"The tool is not expensive."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the product price as a nine to ten out of ten."
"It's about nearly $10,000 USD to use the services on GCP, however, Google gave us a good deal which is why we originally went with them."
"The solution is free."
"It provides a very limited amount of storage because it's free."
"There are no licensing fees."
"We pay a monthly subscription."
"The product is not expensive. If you are in India, the tool charges around six to eight USD if I consider the discounts offered by the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
17%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
71%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Manufacturing Company
2%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which file storage system is better - Amazon EFS (elastic file storage) or Azure File Storage?
Amazon EFS is easy to set up: you can use the AWS management console, API, or command-line. Amazon EFS can grow to petabytes and deliver consistent low latencies and high levels of throughput. This...
What do you like most about Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)?
The product's initial setup phase is easy, as per the configurations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)?
The product charges are based on the amount of data stored, with different hot and cold storage costs. Cold storage is inexpensive but slower to access.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
The pricing for cloud services, including Google, remains challenging in the Philippines, especially for SMEs. These businesses often find cloud solutions more expensive compared to on-premises opt...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
The initial setup appears to be the hardest part, although once familiar with it, the process becomes easier. Pricing remains challenging, especially for SMEs, making cloud services costlier than o...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Arcesium, Atlassian, Seeking Alpha, Zend
1. Adobe 2. Airbnb 3. Amazon 4. Apple 5. AT&T 6. Baidu 7. Cisco 8. Coca-Cola 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. Ford 13. Google 13. HP 14. IBM 15. Intel 16. JPMorgan Chase 17. LinkedIn 18. Lyft 19. Microsoft 20. Netflix 21. Nike 22. Oracle 23. PayPal 24. Pinterest 25. Qualcomm 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Tesla 29. Toyota 30. Twitter 31. Visa 32. Walmart 33. WeWork
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