MinIO vs Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) comparison

MinIO and Nutanix are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. MinIO is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0, while Nutanix is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.7. MinIO holds a 13.6% mindshare in FaOS, compared to Nutanix’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of MinIO users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

MinIO and Nutanix Unified Storage compete in the data storage solutions category. MinIO has an advantage in affordability and flexibility, while Nutanix is favored for its robust feature set.

Features: MinIO offers high-performance, Kubernetes-native architecture, and open-source object storage with excellent coding bit rot protection and workload distribution. Nutanix Unified Storage provides a unified platform with block, file, and object storage, enhanced by features like file analytics and data lens for managing unstructured data efficiently.

Room for Improvement: MinIO could enhance its customer support and offer deeper integrations with other platforms. Improvements in security features and easier management tools would be beneficial for enterprises. Nutanix could focus on reducing complexity in its license model and further optimizing integration processes to make scaling and deployment more flexible.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Nutanix Unified Storage offers smooth integration into Nutanix environments with strong support, suitable for large organizations. MinIO allows rapid deployment across various environments but could enhance its support services for more comprehensive customer assistance.

Pricing and ROI: MinIO is known for low initial setup costs, ideal for businesses seeking rapid ROI and cost-effectiveness due to its open-source nature. Nutanix, while more expensive initially, promises higher long-term ROI with extensive features and better scalability.

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MinIO vs. Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)

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Everpure FlashBlade

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Everpure FlashBlade is 5.7%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MinIO is 13.6%, down from 20.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) is 3.0%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

File and Object Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS)	3.0%
MinIO	13.6%
Everpure FlashBlade	5.7%
Other	77.7%

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Featured Reviews

MikaelHellström

IT Manager at Regin Dalarna

Has handled backup storage needs reliably and supports seamless upgrades

In environments requiring high throughput and low latency, Pure Storage FlashBlade provides high throughput and normal latency, but we do not have any application that requires low latency right now, so the latency of three to five milliseconds is considered kind of high. Pure Storage FlashBlade's ability to integrate with enterprise applications is not important for us, as we only want to present an S3 bucket for our backup, which we have done, and it works very fast. We use the Purity software's data reduction techniques; we have a backup software that compresses everything before sending it to the S3 bucket, achieving a data reduction of 1.1 to one. I would recommend Pure Storage FlashBlade to other companies because it's a very fast and scalable solution for anyone who needs it. On a scale of 1-10, I rate this solution an 8.

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Abdelrahim-Ahmad

Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees

Provides good object storage functionalities

MinIO should provide an easier subscription model for companies that don't have a huge amount of data. Our company has a maximum of 100 terabytes of data. The solution should provide more bugging tools in the open-source version to encourage people to buy the support services. It's not an easy decision. If I go to the management and tell them that I need to buy a service, there should be an easier subscription model for companies that don't have huge amounts of data. For me, getting a subscription for 15,000 a year for a system already in production might be a bit hard. I think MinIO supports a minimum of one petabyte or 100 terabytes of data. Since we don't have such huge amounts of data, buying a subscription for the solution is a bit difficult. Hence, we're only using the open-source version for now. If MinIO becomes really crucial for our business, we could ask the management to get a subscription.

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Amarnath Charugundla

System Engineer at Tata Consultancy

Unified management and cost-effectiveness lead to positive experiences and future savings

Improvement is necessary wherein the memory or storage should not breach 90%, because if breached, it becomes unmanageable. We have to set alerts or CPU triggering for 95% for the first warning. Other activities on nodes or file systems should be properly maintained. We must monitor the dashboard for P1, P2 alerts in the Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) file share system including SMB, NFS, objects, and blocks. Attention should be maintained for any alerts such as CPU, memory, and RAM alerts, as exceeding these creates issues within teams. If triggered to 95% and forgotten, it crosses the SLA breach, causing disturbances to application, web, and platform teams. Continuous monitoring on the Nutanix dashboard is essential. Even a highly experienced person in Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) cannot provide a 10 rating out of 10 because it is a vast system. I would rate it eight from my perspective.

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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 solution is able to handle workloads and is easy to use. It allows us to actually manage the boxes in less time."

"Using this solution has made our backups more reliable."

"We can capacity plan at a greater level than we used to."

"If you need high throughput the FlashBlade is the best solution for you."

"It's very easy-to-use."

"I would recommend this solution to other interested companies because it's extremely fast."

"There has been a reduction in the total cost of ownership by around 20%."

"The tool's most valuable features are data warehousing, speedy recovery, and analytics. Its latest release is cost-effective."

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"The stability of MinIO is good."

"In the current market, when you have so many options for object storage, MinIO is completely open source and an all inclusive package offering you both stability and scalability and its most attractive feature is the S3 plugin which is very similar to AWS."

"Good interface and a good approach to development and testing environments."

"The solution has good compatibility with different kinds of storage."

"With MinIO, we managed to go forward with our cryptocurrency mining project."

"MinIO is easy to understand, simple to implement and provides a good feature set."

"I recommend the solution, it's quite simple to implement and is very powerful because if you need to run the storage in your computer it's as simple as having a container of MinIO."

"MinIO provided that bridge because we could write code only once and make it work with MinIO, and when we move the same code to the cloud to scale it, it will still continue to work."

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"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Unified Storage is the ease of setting up file shares. As a global company with data centers around the world, our files clusters are accessible globally. Managing and setting up shares for our over 12,000 employees is straightforward."

"The biggest return on investment for me when using Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) is the management aspect since it's easier to manage."

"The feature I like most about Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) is the ability to optimize storage spaces."

"The performance has been very good."

"Nutanix Unified Storage does a very good job of unifying our organization's block, file, and object storage. It puts it all in one place. From one platform, we can deploy S3-type buckets. We can provide iSCSI-level block storage if we need to. It does a great job with home folders and departmental shares, which is what we mostly use Nutanix Unified Storage for."

"The migration from VMware to Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) is less complex and less troublesome, and the replication and clustering are very good."

"The management interface is great and you have handy access to several details about your file shares."

"Nutanix technical support is excellent, with swift responses based on priority."

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Cons

"I have not seen ROI."

"The solution is expensive."

"Recently, while upgrading the version code, one of the controllers failed. Replacing the controller took between 14 to 20 days."

"On our dedupe during our initial buy, we were expecting a number a little higher like 4x. However, we are getting about 3.6. While it is close enough, it doesn't quite hit the numbers. So, this has been a challenge."

"To improve FlashBlade, some analysts suggest enhancing its handling of relational database management systems and SQL queries."

"File storage needs a lot of improvement. Mainframe connectivity also needs improvement because it requires additional components to be integrated with Pure Storage FlashBlade. If you want to keep your backup data, then this becomes an even more expensive solution because Pure Storage FlashBlade will not be able to meet your backup needs."

"I want efficiency. FlashBlade doesn't have efficiency now."

"Its configuration should be easier."

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"There is a lack of good addons to integrate without having to use third-party applications."

"We've had a few crashes because of excessive use. We struggled a little to learn where the problem was."

"Documentation could be improved."

"The main issue we face with MinIO is performance."

"I feel there is a lack of good addons to integrate without having to use third-party applications."

"The documentation of the solution should improve."

"The developer support could be better."

"The MinIO dashboard is minimal as there are only a couple of features inside the dashboard for a basic user. I would like this to be more robust with more click-around features."

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"Pain points are just in the management and understanding of how the functions work. As far as updating and day-to-day operations, if my staff is properly trained and we have those proper training sessions, we don't have that many issues. There can be more educational resources from their side."

"I hope Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) will improve the clarity of the licensing uses and enhance the reporting and analytics, which are not sufficient."

"The solution needs to be more open to integration with other vendors. Sometimes, we struggle with the support process. Our skilled engineers must explain our problems to everyone, even though we've already done preliminary investigations. The support team follows standard procedures, which can be painful. We're not a small customer, especially in the life sciences sector, so we'd appreciate more specialized support. I've heard Nutanix Unified Storage has teams dedicated to life sciences and healthcare; we should be part of that."

"A more consistent flow of information would improve the solution, as I've noticed some inconsistencies, mostly stemming from the coordination between the hardware vendor and Nutanix."

"One thing I'd appreciate is having a desktop application similar to what VMware offered."

"The only thing I would say is missing for us is FTP protocol compatibility."

"The solution should increase its storage capabilities, as it has been required to make use of local data storage and local pockets and magnets."

"The interface could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In my opinion, we have paid the right price for the product. I don't think that it is too much or too little."

"Licensing fees are paid yearly."

"The pricing is relatively expensive due to the FlashBlade technology. However, for companies needing quick and reliable data access, the cost is justified."

"I have seen ROI. It has allowed me to increase the density of my VMs without having to purchase anything additional."

"The price of this solution could be made more affordable."

"We used a reseller for the purchase."

"Support is a separate line item. Support is a different cost, but whatever your support is now, that's what you're going to pay forever. If your support's $100 today, six years from now it's $100. It doesn't fluctuate unless you upgrade it, or change it, etc."

"I rate the tool's pricing a seven to eight out of ten."

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"This solution is open source so it is free."

"We use the solution's open-source version."

"This is an open-source solution but I am using the licensed version."

"My company hasn't tried the version of the solution where we need to pay to use it."

"MinIO is a free open-source solution."

"It's definitely a lot cheaper than buying a new EMC array. We bought a five-year commitment on all the hardware and software. I don't know what the cost was back then, but I do remember it was cheaper."

"Nutanix is priced a bit higher than some of its competitors. A lot of Chinese companies like Huawei are entering the Saudi Arabian market trying to provide similar solutions for a lower price. It offers a good value, especially the support. Nutanix has a highly competent team. The after-sales support is excellent."

"It is competitive with other vendors, but you get more for your dollars. It is fairly priced, but not cheap."

"It is not too high for what we are using."

"The solution is highly-priced."

"It's not the cheapest solution. It's in line with other solutions, but it offers features that the competitors don't have at any price point, especially with regard to analytics and ransomware prevention. No one else has any sort of object-based storage available. Nutanix Unified Storage is a lot more feature-rich. This is a situation where you get what you pay for."

"Nutanix Unified Storage was cheaper than other solutions we evaluated."

"Nutanix Unified Storage is competitively priced. There aren't any competitors that can do much better for the same price."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	21

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	9

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	68

Questions from the Community

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Regarding pricing, it is okay; we needed exactly this in size, and the price was a lot lower than competitors, making...

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What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MinIO?

We use the solution's open-source version.

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What needs improvement with MinIO?

* Rolling upgrades, vs. upgrading and restarting all daemons at the same time, which is risky and impactful. * Remov...

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What do you like most about Nutanix Unified Storage?

Nutanix has excellent product documentation available on their portals, written in simple, easy-to-understand language.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Unified Storage?

Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS) helps to reduce the total cost of ownership in general. However, I am getting complaint...

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What needs improvement with Nutanix Unified Storage?

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Pure Storage FlashBlade

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Nutanix Files Storage, Nutanix Volumes Block Storage, Nutanix Objects Storage

Overview

Everpure Storage FlashBlade offers reliable and high-performance data management with ease of use, speed, and scalability. Its seamless integration ensures efficient data handling and management, addressing diverse industry needs.

Everpure Storage FlashBlade is designed to cater to demanding operational requirements, delivering high performance and low latency. Its simplicity in management, along with effective data replication, enhances usability. Predictive performance analytics, inline deduplication, and disaster recovery capabilities further enrich user experience. Despite its strengths, improvements are needed in public cloud integration, UI complexity, and documentation. Users suggest enhanced deduplication and hybrid solutions, better configurations, dashboard metrics, and S3 integration. Feedback also highlights the need for features like snapshots, expanded file storage, and performance upgrades.

What are the most important features of Everpure Storage FlashBlade?

Ease of Use: Simplifies data management with intuitive controls.
High Performance: Delivers exceptional speed for data-intensive tasks.
Scalability: Expands effortlessly to meet growing data demands.
Seamless Integration: Works well with existing systems for efficient operation.
Predictive Analytics: Provides insights to optimize performance proactively.
Inline Deduplication: Reduces storage footprint without compromising speed.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures data availability during disruptions.

What are the potential benefits or ROI in choosing Everpure Storage FlashBlade?

Cost-effectiveness: Provides exceptional performance at a competitive price point.
Minimal Maintenance: Reduces operational overhead with simple management.
Clear Dashboards: Enhances decision-making with accessible performance metrics.
Reliable Performance: Offers consistent output, critical for data-intensive industries.

In data center consolidation, media management, and PACS archiving, Everpure Storage FlashBlade meets specific industry needs. Companies in banking and healthcare leverage cost-effective performance and scalability for efficient data access, supporting AI training, big data analytics, and enterprise workloads with high IOPS requirements. Media and entertainment entities use it for video editing and storage management, benefiting from seamless NAS, file, and object storage.

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)

MinIO provides high retrieval performance, seamless management, and compatibility with Amazon SDK and S3 APIs, making it a favored choice for efficient data operations within cloud environments.

MinIO, known for its performance and simplicity, stands out with features such as coding bit rot protection, fast operations, and ease of deployment. Its compatibility with data science tools and integration with Kubernetes offers reliability in clustered deployments. While popular in handling document storage and machine learning model storage, improvements can be made in documentation and tuning guides, monitoring capabilities, and multi-tenancy support. Despite these areas for development, and challenges related to scaling and pricing, many benefit from MinIO's scalable and secure platform tailored for high-volume use.

What are MinIO's key features?

High Retrieval Performance: Rapid data access and operations.
Simple Management: Easy handling of data with minimal overhead.
Compatibility with Amazon SDK and S3 APIs: Broad integration capabilities.
Erasure Coding: Advanced data protection and reliability.
Workload Distribution: Optimized for balanced performance.
Open Source: Allows for comprehensive community support and adaptability.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Ease of Deployment: Quick and straightforward setup.
Reliable Security Features: Protect data with robust measures.
Fast Operations: Boosts productivity with less downtime.
Scalability: Grows with data storage needs efficiently.

MinIO is implemented extensively in industries like finance, manufacturing, and software development where storage of unstructured data, document management, and cloud storage are critical. Legal teams and data science teams leverage its capabilities for document retention and machine learning model storage, benefiting from its seamless integration with existing data infrastructures and enhanced performance.

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Nutanix Unified Storage offers seamless scalability and high availability with a user-friendly interface, supporting multi-protocol operations while integrating effortlessly with cloud platforms. It enhances performance and security with features like ransomware protection and advanced data management.

Nutanix Unified Storage streamlines storage management by consolidating infrastructure and optimizing virtualization. It reduces operational complexity and enhances performance across diverse workloads. Despite feedback on integration challenges and suggestions for improving pricing, API capabilities, and security, it remains a key choice for dependable storage solutions. Calls for streamlined implementation and enhanced AI capabilities reflect its potential to better support evolving organizational strategies, driving cost efficiency and data accessibility.

What are the key features of Nutanix Unified Storage?

Intuitive Interface: Simplifies management with easy navigation.
High Availability: Ensures minimal downtime and reliable performance.
Seamless Scalability: Adapts to increasing data requirements effortlessly.
Multi-Protocol Support: Facilitates comprehensive operations across different systems.
Advanced Security: Offers ransomware protection and secure data backup.
Cloud Integration: Allows smooth interaction with cloud platforms.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Operational Efficiency: Reduced complexity through streamlined management.
Cost Optimization: Achieved via data compression and consolidation.
Enhanced Data Visibility: Improved insights with advanced data lens.
Performance Improvement: Significant uplift in workload handling and database performance.
Scalable Infrastructure: Enables growth and adaptation to changing demands.

In industries, Nutanix Unified Storage is deployed to centralize storage needs, improve database efficiency, and enhance file sharing and security. Organizations use it to consolidate infrastructure, support virtualization, optimize costs, and facilitate virtual machine hosting. It's instrumental in scalable object storage, ransomware protection, integrating legacy systems, and catering to critical applications.

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Sample Customers

ServiceNow, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, Dominos, Man AHL

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JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, Volkswagen SAIC, Brighton and Hove City Council, Foresters Financial, Janus International Group, Cloud Comrade, Serco

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