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Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs Zadara comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.1
Microsoft Azure Object Storage offers scalable, cost-effective solutions, enhancing business ROI and efficiency through flexible payment models.
Sentiment score
7.2
Zadara offers scalable storage with 15-18% savings on operational costs, providing a cost-effective, flexible pay-as-you-grow model.
I have seen a return on investment as it saves both time and money with this agile technology.
Chief Technical Officer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The cost is not cheaper compared to AWS, and we have not seen the expected return on investment.
Cloud System Engineer at cloud251
I can see the return on investment because we are saving around 15 to 18% of the operational cost when compared to AWS.
AI product lead at Sortis
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.2
Microsoft Azure Object Storage support is effective but varies in responsiveness, with premium plans and regions affecting user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
8.4
Zadara provides exceptional 24/7 support, proactive monitoring, and expert guidance, ensuring customer satisfaction through swift issue resolution and reliable communication.
If I want to change something on my resources or directly access it via the portal, there is not a service level agreement of 100%, and sometimes it's quite difficult to access.
Consultant - Architecture Solution at Onepoint
The customer support for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is not good.
Chief Technical Officer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Technical support from Microsoft is good.
Enterprise Architect at ATOS
We lack adequate response times and a 24/7 service level agreement.
Cloud System Engineer at cloud251
I rate the technical support from Zadara as nine out of ten.
IT Technical Architect at AVALIS
The support that Zadara provides feels like calling a friend for help.
AI product lead at Sortis
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.7
Microsoft Azure Object Storage is praised for robust scalability, handling extensive data needs, though some report performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.8
Zadara offers elastic scalability, easy capacity adjustments, cost efficiency, and supports large-scale operations with stable performance.
The storage is very scalable, so you can effortlessly scale it.
Consultant - Architecture Solution at Onepoint
The downloading of high volume data and scalability processes face performance issues related to high data volumes.
Senior Solutions Architect at Think Power Solutions
Most of the time, it fits the requirement, but for drastic demands, we may need to provide quotas and other requirements to Microsoft for them to manage forecast and capacity planning.
Enterprise Architect at ATOS
There is no need to worry about scalability because the virtual machine automatically detects the load and then takes the load balance.
AI product lead at Sortis
Zadara is a fully-fledged platform, and our customers are happy with its use.
Cloud System Engineer at cloud251
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Azure Object Storage is generally stable, but reliability can vary based on implementation partners and compliance standards.
Sentiment score
7.7
Users generally praise Zadara's stability, noting high-availability, effective failover, and helpful support, despite occasional glitches.
The downloading of high volume data and scalability processes face performance issues related to high data volumes.
Senior Solutions Architect at Think Power Solutions
From a security standpoint, there is a question mark due to past cyber attacks.
Enterprise Architect at ATOS
 

Room For Improvement

Microsoft Azure Object Storage needs improvements in performance, cost, UI, integration, and security to meet user expectations.
Zadara should enhance support, development speed, and features, while addressing pricing, scalability, and introducing AI and diverse OS support.
When using Data Lakes for analytics and frequently pulling data from our source database to Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, there should be faster methods to download large data from Microsoft Azure Storage Blob to different locations.
Senior Solutions Architect at Think Power Solutions
They need enhancement in security aspects. Security alerts and integrations could be improved as part of lifecycle management, especially for archives and restoration requirements.
Enterprise Architect at ATOS
The improvement needed for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is to reduce the transactional charges, as these read and write operation charges are higher.
senior partner at Niyocon
Adding AI capabilities could enhance the offering as well.
Cloud System Engineer at cloud251
Maintenance can also be complicated, especially when deeper troubleshooting requires navigating the CLI and searching for logs.
IT Technical Architect at AVALIS
They currently look like simple PHP interfaces, but they need to customize and work on their interfaces and user interfaces significantly.
AI product lead at Sortis
 

Setup Cost

Microsoft Azure's flexible pricing appeals with pay-as-you-go and discounts, despite concerns over complexity and high usage costs.
Zadara offers predictable pricing with cost advantages, but regional rates vary, and careful total cost comparisons are essential.
It's a pay-per-use solution and a good idea for proof of concept and value.
Consultant - Architecture Solution at Onepoint
The licensing cost of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is cheaper compared to other competitors, such as Google or third-party solutions, which easily engages customers.
senior partner at Niyocon
Regarding pricing for Microsoft Azure Object Storage, I find it reasonable.
Sr. Manager IT Datacentre Cloud and Network at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
The pricing is considered expensive.
Cloud System Engineer at cloud251
 

Valuable Features

Microsoft Azure Object Storage provides scalable, reliable, and secure data management with strong features for integration, backup, and compliance.
Zadara excels in cloud integration, offering flexible pricing, advanced storage features, and reliable, scalable, high-performance solutions.
Since I work mostly with AI/ML, data piping, data integrations, and ETL tools, these features are valuable.
Senior Solutions Architect at Think Power Solutions
When talking about storage accounts, customers utilize Azure file as a replica of the file server, allowing them to access file shares or storage accounts from their systems, making it easy to use while automatically syncing data with the cloud.
senior partner at Niyocon
The ability to store everything inside Blob or Object storage and use it for archiving data is beneficial.
Consultant - Architecture Solution at Onepoint
Zadara's impact on scalability and its competitive pricing compared to other market players positively affect my organization.
Analyst Level 3 at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
The most valuable feature is its storage management capability.
Cloud System Engineer at cloud251
Zadara's troubleshooting feature is very valuable for me.
IT Technical Architect at AVALIS
 

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure Object Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Zadara
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
All-Flash Storage (32nd), Software Defined Storage (SDS) (17th), Compute Service (10th), File and Object Storage (21st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is 3.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zadara is 2.7%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Public Cloud Storage Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure Object Storage3.3%
Zadara2.7%
Other94.0%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

PS
Enterprise Architect at ATOS
Has supported hybrid deployments but needs stronger security features and improved handling of sudden storage spikes
For areas of improvement, they have all the features from Azure Monitor and Azure Cost Manager, which provide insights into consumption, and the policies are already taken care of, but it needs enhancement in security aspects. Security alerts and integrations could be improved as part of lifecycle management, especially for archives and restoration requirements, along with automations that we can plan. For GRS, they should offer it by default because many providers are entering the market and providing similar features, making it quite competitive from a price point of view. There are some limitations related to quotas and storage requirements. For drastic demands, we may need to provide quotas and other requirements to Microsoft for them to manage forecast and capacity planning. If there are sudden ad hoc needs that involve petabytes, there should be storage availability in the data center hosting that storage. This relates to temporary spikes in storage needs; for example, if storage is needed for a week with huge requirements, Microsoft should adapt to these requirements effectively.
NV
AI product lead at Sortis
AI sovereignty for GPU-based workloads has supported cost savings and secure local processing
Regarding Zadara's AI capabilities, I think it depends on the MSPs that they are performing collaborations with, and based on that, the MSPs are responsible for configuring the data governance or any kind of certifications that are placed on Zadara. Zadara normally has certain default governance things, and everything else depends on the local or region-specific governance rules. Regarding Zadara's AI capabilities, I feel they are quick. I was trying two models on the same GPU that they were providing, and they were allocating the resources with me. This experience was good, and I would rate it around 9 to 9.5. The first choice would be Zadara depending on the solution. However, I cannot really say Zadara would be the primary choice because it truly depends on the application or the objective that is being pursued. I would rate this review an 8 overall.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
14%
Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise21
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Object Storage?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is very good.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Object Storage?
The customer support for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is not good. If a good engineer is assigned, then it functions well. However, every time we are doing troubleshooting, it is not Microsoft.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Azure Object Storage?
I have used Microsoft Azure Object Storage, which is a blob storage service. Our customers use the services that we provide for blob storage. Our customers use applications, and Microsoft Azure Obj...
What needs improvement with Zadara?
The initial installation was difficult because many steps required the command line interface (CLI). Maintenance can also be complicated, especially when deeper troubleshooting requires navigating ...
What is your primary use case for Zadara?
I use this product as storage. Specifically, I use it as big storage. That's the main use case for Zadara ( /products/zadara-reviews ).
What advice do you have for others considering Zadara?
As for the pros and cons, the main concerns are the complexity of the initial installation and the complicated maintenance due to the CLI usage. Overall, I do not have other complaints. My overall ...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Azure Object Storage, MS Azure Object Storage
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Sample Customers

Umbraco, Xbox, Radioshack, 343 Industries, McKesson
Time, Inc. A&E Network, The Washington Post, News UK, McGraw Hill, Gilt, Toshiba, Deloitte, VMware
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