Cloudian HyperStore vs NetApp StorageGRID comparison

Cloudian and NetApp are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. Cloudian is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.0, while NetApp is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.2. Cloudian holds a 2.8% mindshare in FaOS, compared to NetApp’s 5.4% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of Cloudian users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of NetApp users who would recommend it.

Cloudian HyperStore

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75% willing to recommend

NetApp StorageGRID

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Cloudian HyperStore and NetApp StorageGRID are competing in the object storage market. Cloudian HyperStore seems to have the upper hand for businesses focused on cost-effective scalability, while NetApp StorageGRID offers extensive features for higher budget implementations.

Features: Cloudian HyperStore integrates seamlessly, supports hybrid environments, and enables cost-effective scalability, making it a strong choice for growing enterprises. NetApp StorageGRID offers detailed metadata management, efficient tiering, and comprehensive data management features, appealing to organizations with complex data needs.

Room for Improvement: Cloudian HyperStore could enhance data management tools, improve metadata handling, and add more automation features. NetApp StorageGRID can work on simplifying deployment, provide more competitive pricing, and increase the flexibility of its support models to better accommodate smaller teams.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cloudian HyperStore is known for its adaptable deployment options and straightforward integration process, supported by reliable customer service. In contrast, NetApp StorageGRID requires more intricate setup due to its advanced capabilities but benefits from robust and comprehensive support services.

Pricing and ROI: Cloudian HyperStore offers affordable pricing with a strong focus on ROI, benefiting businesses focused on budget efficiency. NetApp StorageGRID involves a higher initial investment but promises long-term value through its sophisticated features and infrastructure enhancements.

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Cloudian HyperStore vs. NetApp StorageGRID

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Categories and Ranking

Cloudian HyperStore

Ranking in File and Object Storage

11th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

NetApp StorageGRID

Ranking in File and Object Storage

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Cloudian HyperStore is 2.8%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp StorageGRID is 5.4%, up from 4.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Kiran Rajanna

Senior Solutions Architect and Cloud Security Consultant at Cgi Deutschland KG

A seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption

Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well.

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Mir Gulzar Ahmed

IT Manager at Synergy Computers

Object-based storage and offers intuitive management tools, making it easy to configure and maintain

The only thing missing is flexibility in configuration to cater to specific customer requirements. Another area of improvement is marketing. NetApp's marketing of StorageGRID isn't optimal. They should present it more effectively, especially in regions like Pakistan. Here, I haven't seen any marketing campaigns from NetApp for StorageGRID or the Solid State Platform (SSP). While StorageGRID is a globally recognized product, I haven't seen any marketing efforts from NetApp in Pakistan. Even competitors are promoting object storage solutions here, but NetApp seems less efficient in selling StorageGRID. There might be one or two customers, but even as a NetApp partner, I'm not aware of any major sales. I've been trained on StorageGRID, and it is a good product. I'm unsure why it hasn't gained traction in Pakistan compared to other countries. So, I just recommend improving the marketing campaigns in Pakistan. I'm pretty confident that if we have one example of successful StorageGRID implementation in Pakistan, other customers will follow suit.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption."

"It is very durable and that is particularly important."

"The most valuable features are its scalability and Amazon S3 compatibility because we can move back and forth with a hybrid cloud."

"The cost was the main reason we chose to use this solution."

"The ability to get to the StorageGRID from anywhere on my network. The solution is remote. You don't have to be at a physical location."

"It improves our operational efficiency."

"It has improved our operational efficiency through time consumption and logistics by 40 to 50 percent. Everything that had to do with our legacy tape solution has been improved and is now more efficient."

"The feature of StorageGRID that I find most valuable for ensuring data durability and protection is its Information Lifecycle Management functionality."

"The backup features are valuable. I've heard from our backup and data protection people that our clients are very satisfied with the performance in junction with the backup, which they archive on this type of object storage."

"It helps automate our storage infrastructure."

"The implementation with NetApp went smoothly. It is a 'setup and forget' type of appliance."

"The technical support team is reliable and responsive."

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Cons

"As it is an S3 solution with the same protocol as the one we have with AWS, having better integration with AWS will be beneficial."

"It is a cloud-based environment and at times, it is not very simple to use."

"Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well."

"One key improvement I'd like to see in StorageGRID is enhanced visibility for management purposes."

"There was a small amount of confusion when working with StorageGRID and Active Directory for access. We had to do things three to four times resulting in our engineer troubleshooting a couple of things. The location of the menu, along with what is inside the menu: configurations, settings, etc., is not straightforward to users. Most users are Windows-based. So, when make logical changes to the menu which are not similar to Windows, users and administrators get confused."

"I would like to see them integrate more with the monitoring platforms. It is a bit difficult to get automated monitoring of the system."

"The redundancy and reliability are great, but I also see room for improvement there. I would like to see more efficiency in the storage and dedupe/compression solutions."

"We want to move towards Azure in the cloud. Right now, the system is all physical."

"The only real issue that we have run into is, when we are cloning, we cannot do a thin provision clone, it has to be a full clone."

"The processes around installation and upgrade need improvement."

"Data retrieval speed could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Our fees are approximately half a dollar per gigabyte."

"The solution is cheap."

"NetApp is not known for being the cheapest storage option on the market. Almost all of the other storage options we looked at were less expensive than StorageGRID. The price is one thing to criticize, which is what we hear internally and from customers as well. They find the cost of the terabytes in this class of storage a little bit higher than expected."

"Buying the solution is expensive, but it saves you money down the line when you factor in the logistics of not having to buy tapes."

"I rate the product pricing around five out of ten—it's negotiable, depending on the circumstances."

"The pricing of StorageGRID falls within the typical range for enterprise-grade solutions and is comparable to other vendors such as Dell, NetApp, and Pure Storage."

"Our licensing is in INR it was around 25 lakhs, which is roughly two million."

"With respect to pricing, it is okay. This product is mid-range."

"The licensing that the S3 service provides them from a FabricPool standpoint is more attractive than the licensing from AWS or Azure."

"We pay for a license annually."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

33%

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Manufacturing Company

20%

Computer Software Company

17%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

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Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Cloudian HyperStore?

The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quali...

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What needs improvement with Cloudian HyperStore?

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What is your primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore?

We use the product to stage timesheets.

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What do you like most about NetApp StorageGRID?

The management portals have most significantly improved our data retrieval times. They've made it much easier to restore data compared to our previous methods.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp StorageGRID?

I rate the product pricing around five out of ten—it's negotiable, depending on the circumstances.

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What needs improvement with NetApp StorageGRID?

The product's continual innovation and enhancement in integration capabilities with other NetApp solutions could be better.

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Also Known As

HyperStore, Cloudian HyperStore Object Storage, HyperStore Object Storage

Storage GRID

Overview

Cloudian HyperStore lets you start small and grow to hundreds of petabytes on-premises simply by adding nodes. Leverage the proven interoperability of the industry’s only 100% native S3 API.

Cloudian

Store and manage unstructured data at scale using NetApp StorageGRID for secure, durable object storage. Place content in the right location, at the right time, and on the right storage tier, optimizing workflows and reducing overall costs for globally distributed rich media.

NetApp

Sample Customers

NTT Communications, Casale, Kumo

ASE, DARZ GmbH

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