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AWS Snowball vs IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration comparison

 

Categories and Ranking

AWS Snowball
Ranking in Data Migration Appliances
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Migration (17th)
IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration
Ranking in Data Migration Appliances
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Migration Appliances category, the mindshare of AWS Snowball is 42.8%, up from 43.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Cloud Mass Data Migration is 1.8%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Migration Appliances
 

Featured Reviews

Elvis Mengnjo - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2024
Useful for data transfer, migration, and disaster recovery
I've used AWS Snowball mainly for data transfer, migration, and disaster recovery. It's great for moving large amounts of data securely and efficiently The features I like best are the tool's high capacity, scalability, end-to-end encryption for data security, ease of use, durability, and…
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Quotes from Members

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing depends on the type of Snowball device you choose, the amount of data you need to transfer, and the service fees involved. There’s a standard price for larger data transfers and a flat job fee, which includes the first ten days of on-site usage. Typically, there are no additional data transfer fees."
"It's not a cheap solution, but the price is right for the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Which is better - Microsoft Azure Data Box or AWS Snowball?
Microsoft Azure Databox is a 45-pound, super rugged, tamper-resistant, human-managed hardware appliance that can transfer up to 100TB of data capacity to copy, store, then send to the Azure cloud. ...
What do you like most about AWS Snowball?
The most valuable features of AWS Snowball for me are its security measures and its flexibility.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Snowball?
AWS Snowball's pricing is affordable, offering two payment models: on-demand and committed upfront pricing. This affordability makes it accessible for organizations of different sizes, supporting t...
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Amazon AWS Snowball, Amazon Snowball, Snowball
IBM Mass Data Migration
 

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Sample Customers

Wazee Digital, Craftsy, Live Nation, Essess
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