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Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP comparison

Microsoft and NetApp are both solutions in the Public Cloud Storage Services category. Microsoft is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.8, while NetApp is ranked #5 with an average rating of 9.0. Microsoft holds a 1.9% mindshare in PCSS, compared to NetApp’s 6.9% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of NetApp users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Azure Object Storage
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87% willing to recommend
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95% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Both Microsoft Azure Object Storage and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP are prominent cloud storage solutions. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP seems to have the upper hand due to its advanced data management features, despite higher costs.

Features: Microsoft Azure Object Storage is noted for reliability, scalability, and ease of integration with Azure services. It has a variety of storage options and seamless API integration. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is recognized for its advanced data management features, integration with multiple cloud providers, and powerful data protection capabilities. It includes features like Snapshot, FlexClone, and Data Tiering.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Azure Object Storage users suggest enhancements in performance during peak times, better security features, and improved cost optimization tools. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP users call for a simpler setup process, better documentation, and enhanced education resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Azure Object Storage users generally find the deployment process straightforward and appreciate the extensive support resources available. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP users experience a steeper learning curve during deployment and express a need for more intuitive guidance. However, they value the robust customer support provided by NetApp.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Azure Object Storage is considered cost-effective, with good ROI due to its pay-as-you-go pricing model and efficient resource use. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, though more expensive upfront, offers high ROI through its advanced features and data management capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure Object Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Migration (1st), Cloud Storage (1st), Cloud Backup (9th), Cloud Software Defined Storage (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is 1.9%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 6.9%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Akram Zabat - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides versatile data storage solutions with a simple setup and easy to use
It's similar to S3 for AWS. The ability to store everything inside Blob or Object storage and use it for archiving data is beneficial. For example, you can transform data from relational databases, flatten it, and store it in Object storage to save space within the databases. If I want to save data and do not require legacy access, it's a good solution, for instance, to migrate archives from databases to Object storage. This can also be used for business intelligence purposes. Having a storage solution for data makes it the best place to store it. Azure has its own solution for StatsQ Web Apps.
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Pramod-Talekar - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows customers to manage SAN and NAS data within a single storage solution
The tool's most valuable features are the SnapLock and SnapMirror features. If something goes wrong with the data, we can restore it. This isn't a mirror; we store data in different locations. If there's an issue on the primary site, we can retrieve data from the secondary site. Multiprotocol support in NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is beneficial because it allows customers to manage SAN and NAS data within a single storage solution. This feature eliminates the need to purchase different types of storage.
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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 index search and block storage are valuable features."
"Technical support is excellent."
"The most important thing for me is reliability."
"The tool's maintenance is not complex."
"What I like most about Microsoft Azure Object Storage is that you have many ways to access it."
"The solution offers good documentation."
"Microsoft Azure Object Storage provides a platform for uploading or downloading big datasets."
"Object Storage's best features are the soft delete option and the retention period."
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"NetApp's Integration with AWS has helped us because we had a tough time transferring data when we used an ONTAP competitor as our storage partner. They don't have integration with AWS tools, so we had to figure it out on our own. ONTAP has built-in integration and allows us to replicate a copy to our second data center."
"The main benefit we get from this product is the ability to deploy it anywhere we want, whether that's on-prem, a remote physical location, or in the cloud. It doesn't matter from an operational perspective where it is. The command line and operating system are the same."
"If you have a larger amount of data than normal in cloud, it is easy to provision and maintain. Waiting for the delivery of the controller, the configuration of enclosures, etc., all this stuff is eliminated compared to using on-premise."
"We're using snapshots as well and it's a pretty useful feature. That is one of the main NetApp benefits. Knowing how to use snapshots in the on-prem environment, using snapshots on the cloud solution was natural for us."
"It is much easier to control data since we can run queries across all our platforms with just one solution. Not only that, we can also monitor all the platforms with Active IQ, where we can see all the alerts, messages, and space consumption through a single application. This is regardless if the data is on-prem or AWS. It is much more efficient."
"Unified Manager, System Manager, and Cloud Manager are all GUI-based. It's easy for somebody who has not been exposed to this for years to pick it up and work with it."
"It gives a solution for storage one place to go across everything. So, the customer is very familiar with NetApp on-prem. It allows them to gain access to the file piece. It helps them with the training aspect of it, so they don't have to relearn something new. They already know this product. They just have to learn some widgets or what it's like in the cloud to operate and deploy it in different ways."
"This solution has made everything easier to do."
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Cons

"Azure's technical support could be better - they take a long time to respond, and issues get transferred to multiple engineers, so you have to repeat the whole story every time without getting any proper resolution."
"The initial setup could be more straightforward. It would be best if you had a little bit of training or an understanding of the concepts. It's important because if you don't do that, then you might end up not following the best practices. Then you will learn it the hard way by making mistakes and then know that you shouldn't have done this or that. It's better to attend workshops and take a hands-on approach."
"I have no complaints about Microsoft Azure Object Storage, but maybe its market size could be more extensive, and its backup speed enhanced."
"The stability of the product is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."
"The efficiency depends on various operations, and therefore, it should involve multiple vendor support."
"One of the things that are currently important is consistency. To achieve this, another database called Cosmos DB is available. We want to have a similar consistency to the one in Cosmos DB but at a cheaper price."
"The tool doesn't offer Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft AI."
"They could improve AI and ML-based modules. They should add more modules based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Pricing is a little bit tricky with Microsoft Azure. They do provide the estimates, but it is not easy to guess the exact amount that we will be billed after a month or two because it is based on usage. This is a little confusing."
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"The integration wizard requires a bit of streamlining. There are small things that misconfigure or repeat the deployment that will create errors, specifically in Azure."
"We've just been dealing with general pre-requisite infrastructure configuration challenges. Once those are out of the way, it is easy."
"I would like to see them improve the perspective of start and search in the panels. This would allow for better visualization of the contents that are captured in the tool."
"I would like to see better integration with Active IQ."
"It would be fantastic if NetApp could offer a solution that's as user-friendly as Google Drive for seamless cloud storage integration."
"NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP needs to have customizable pricing options such as 10 TB increments. They seem to have only two options: 10 TB or 250 TB."
"We want to be able to add more than six disks in aggregate, but there is a limit of the number of disks in aggregate. In GCP, they provide less by limiting the sixth disk in aggregate. In Azure, the same solution provides 12 disks in an aggregate versus GCP where it is just half that amount. They should bump up the disk in aggregate requirement so we don't have to migrate the aggregate from one to another when the capacities are full."
"The cost needs improvement."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of this solution is high compared to others, although there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"Object Storage is competitively priced."
"The solution is not affordable for small businesses."
"The pricing for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is high and needs some reduction. It's a seven out of ten, price-wise, because it currently limits your consumption, so the solution should have better pricing."
"The cost is based on the amount of traffic and we paid approximately 18 lakh Rupees ($25,000 USD) last year."
"The solution's cost is on a pay-per-use basis."
"Object Storage is cost-effective, and our license fees are about $200 per month."
"I would rate the pricing a four out of ten because there is a lot of competition out there."
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"In addition to the standard licensing fees, there are fees for Azure, the VMs themselves and for data transfer."
"The cost is quite high."
"The pricing could be improved. It is a good product, but it is very expensive for me."
"The deal with the seller was acceptable; the pricing is reasonable."
"For enterprise customers, it's a very cost effective. But in the SMB segment, yeah, pricing is a little bit challenge for your time."
"It is not a cheap solution because we need to pay for the license and pay for Azure resources as well."
"The solution's pricing is reasonable."
"We find the pricing to be favorable due to the educational sector we belong to."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Retailer
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
53%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Object Storage?
The layout of Microsoft is professional.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Object Storage?
I can't share a lot about the costs. I am focused on the technical aspect. It's a pay-per-use solution and a good idea for proof of concept and value. If I want to test a product before deploying i...
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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Object Storage?
In terms of compliance and security, everything is fine. I do not know of any immediate needs for improvement. However, one potential area for improvement is the replication process. Some clients c...
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What do you like most about NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?
So a lot of these licenses are at the rate that is required for capacity. So they're they're able to reduce the license consumption and also the consumption of the underlying cloud storage.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?
The solution's pricing is reasonable.
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What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?
NetApp's support could improve.
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Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Azure Object Storage, MS Azure Object Storage
ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO
 

Overview

REST-based object storage for unstructured data in the cloud

  • Store infrequently accessed data in a low-cost cool storage tier
  • Store frequently accessed application data in a hot storage tier
  • Stream video, audio, and other media to web, mobile, or desktop applications
  • Power big data analytics
  • Access your data more securely, both over the wire and at rest
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NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is an efficient storage management solution for managing and storing data in the cloud. It offers seamless integration with cloud providers, advanced data replication capabilities, and high data protection. With reliable performance, it is ideal for industries like healthcare and finance.

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