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Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs Oracle Cloud Object Storage comparison

Microsoft and Oracle are both solutions in the Public Cloud Storage Services category. Microsoft is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.8, while Oracle is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.7. Microsoft holds a 1.9% mindshare in PCSS, compared to Oracle’s 4.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.
Microsoft Azure Object Storage
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87% willing to recommend
Oracle Cloud Object Storage
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Microsoft Azure Object Storage and Oracle Cloud Object Storage compete in the cloud data storage category. Oracle Cloud Object Storage has the upper hand due to its extensive features, especially in data management and analytics.

Features: Microsoft Azure Object Storage offers seamless integration with existing Microsoft services, high scalability, and strong security features. Oracle Cloud Object Storage provides comprehensive data management tools, efficient tiered storage, and advanced analytics capabilities. Oracle Cloud tends to have a stronger feature set, particularly in data management and analytics.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Azure Object Storage could enhance its cost management and provide more detailed performance analytics. Oracle Cloud Object Storage needs improvement in technical documentation and reduction in support response times. Even though both products have improvement areas, the feedback is more critical for Oracle Cloud's documentation and support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Azure Object Storage users report smooth deployment experiences due to comprehensive support and detailed onboarding resources. Oracle Cloud Object Storage users find the deployment process straightforward but occasionally less responsive customer service hampers it. Microsoft Azure is more favorable for deployment with better customer service response.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Azure Object Storage users report reasonable setup costs with good ROI when leveraging existing Microsoft investments. Oracle Cloud Object Storage users note higher initial setup costs justified by superior performance and advanced features, yielding high ROI. Microsoft Azure is seen as cost-effective, while Oracle Cloud offers better long-term value.

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Review summaries and opinions

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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
Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Oracle Cloud Object Storage is 4.0%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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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PriyankShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
A workhorse that enables high availability but support has room for improvement
There is always room for improvement. When a product is marketed, many claims are made, but in reality, it does not always perform as expected. The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced. The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response.
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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's maintenance is not complex."
"Object Storage's best features are the soft delete option and the retention period."
"The key feature for us is the possibility to have a copy of our data and machines outside of our premises just in case of a disaster."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the tool's price since it is not expensive."
"It is easy to use, and we use it for backup and remote desktop access. It is working fine."
"The solution is stable. It works fine for us."
"Object Storage's best feature is that it's easy to deploy."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is its ease of use."
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"Oracle Cloud Object Storage is valuable for storing unstructured data, such as text documents and word documents."
"It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"We use it mostly in the cloud. It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"The technical support for the solution was very nice."
"The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use."
"The most valuable features of the tool are scalability and security."
"One key feature is that you can make buckets private, requiring pre-authentication and using a specific URL for access. Additionally, the buckets are encrypted by default. The flexibility of public or private buckets and how you grant access are vital security features."
 

Cons

"We would like it if we did not have to use another encryption solution to encrypt the storage."
"Microsoft Azure Object Storage needs to increase its response time from 25,000 per second to 40,000 or 50,000."
"The initial setup is not easy to understand."
"The tool should be a little bit cheaper."
"If we look at the different versions of that ADLS, it really does not have a hierarchical storage mechanism."
"The deployment process needs improvement, and it requires a lot of expertise to use and to utilize it."
"The solution's stability should be improved."
"Improvements should be made as per customer requirements."
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"The solution should provide more customization and the possibility of doing more manual tasks."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage needs to have an additional bucket for security."
"The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response."
"The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced."
"I could not find a load balancer in OCI similar to the support provided by Microsoft Azure and AWS."
"Sometimes, there are glitches with applying policies. Even when the policy is correct, it might not work consistently. We need to troubleshoot to see if it's a user error or if the policy itself needs adjustment. It usually works after refreshing, but that inconsistency is a minor complexity."
"Cost-wise, it is not an affordable tool if you allocate space, and try to use it some other day."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is always confusing for all Microsoft products. For this solution, they do provide the estimates, but it is not easy to guess the exact amount that we will be billed."
"The licensing cost of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is monthly. We have two types of licenses. One is the EA enterprise license and the other is a CSP license."
"Microsoft Azure Object Storage requires a license. We are using a pay-as-you-go model and we have an enterprise subscription model as well."
"The cost of this solution is high compared to others, although there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The cost should be reduced to make it more competitive."
"It has a pay-as-you-go model. So, you are only paying for what you store. It's an attractive model. You don't pay for a set; you pay for what you actually use."
"I'm not aware of the licensing cost, as my customer handles it. In Taiwan, it's reasonably priced."
"The price will be more competitive when we increase the time spent using the tool. For our company's size range, I think the price is okay."
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"Disaster recovery (DR) can be expensive."
"We have a yearly subscription for the product."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage might not be that expensive compared to on-premises solutions."
"During the billing cycle, if I use the tool only for a day, I still need to pay you for a month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Retailer
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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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 Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
It is an expensive product. We do not use a monthly plan; instead, we opt for a quarterly or semi-annual licensing model, which we negotiate.
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What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
There is always room for improvement. When a product is marketed, many claims are made, but in reality, it does not always perform as expected. The usability and real-time capabilities could be enh...
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Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Azure Object Storage, MS Azure Object Storage
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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
Microsoft

Scale with no new hardware - eliminates new capital expenditures, opens up data center space and reduces power and cooling requirements.

Elastic storage - shared infrastructure allows for infinite scalability. Eliminates forecasting and long procurement cycles.

Pay as you go and subscription models - purchase capacity with no commitment or reduce costs with longer-term agreements

Simple to manage industry standard OpenStack and RESTful APIs streamline management integration, freeing resources to accelerate other cloud projects.

Oracle
 

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Umbraco, Xbox, Radioshack, 343 Industries, McKesson
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