NetApp StorageGRID vs Quantum ActiveScale comparison

NetApp and Quantum are both solutions in the File and Object Storage category. NetApp is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.2, while Quantum is ranked #22. NetApp holds a 5.4% mindshare in FaOS, compared to Quantum’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Quantum users who would recommend it.

NetApp StorageGRID

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85% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

NetApp StorageGRID and Quantum ActiveScale compete in the object storage solutions category. Quantum ActiveScale has the upper hand due to its advanced features, making it appealing despite its higher costs.

Features: NetApp StorageGRID focuses on robust data management, scalability, and pricing, appealing to enterprises seeking reliable solutions. Quantum ActiveScale provides advanced data protection, performance optimization, and superior security, making it preferred for data-intensive environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetApp StorageGRID is known for its straightforward deployment and strong customer service, facilitating easier infrastructure integration. Quantum ActiveScale offers robust customer support but presents a more complex deployment process due to its advanced capabilities, potentially posing initial challenges.

Pricing and ROI: NetApp StorageGRID is recognized for competitive setup costs, offering better ROI for budget-conscious enterprises. Quantum ActiveScale requires a higher initial investment but justifies it with enhanced performance and features, appealing to organizations where advanced capabilities outweigh setup costs.

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Categories and Ranking

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

Quantum ActiveScale

Ranking in File and Object Storage

22nd

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of NetApp StorageGRID is 5.4%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Quantum ActiveScale is 0.5%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Werner Broekhuizen

Presales Consultant at KPN IT Solutions - Trusted Services

Provides seamless data integration and has a reliable technical support team

The platform is highly scalable, allowing easy addition of enclosures and drives, making it non-disruptive and straightforward to expand as needed. It was originally hardware-agnostic, and its integration into NetApp has maintained this scalable nature, allowing for growth without compromising existing infrastructure. Its scalability is around an eight out of ten. It can handle large-scale and unstructured data needs. Its ability to manage significant volumes of data effectively makes it suitable for enterprises requiring robust storage solutions.

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Frank Lai

Architecture Department at Supermicro Computer

Good performance and reliable but the setup is complex

We would like to see a self-sufficient installation. Nowadays it's open-source, but the installation is still tied to the vendor, which means it is unlikely that it is going to scale. I want them to tap into the broader community. It is really emerging, they have a year over year, 50% annual growth. With a 10-year-old company, it will certainly bring a lot of interest, and will certainly make it more successful, if they tap into that growing customer base. They have to make themselves relevant to the industry. The industry is totally geared to the Cloud, DevOps, and geared for agility. The software with the appliance in my set is already outdated, and it is not that it cannot sell, but it has to be tapping into the emerging and growing sectors to continue with the customers and businesses. This is what the requirement is, to improve their technology. Which means that they have to make themselves relevant to the industry.

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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 technical support is good."

"It improves our operational efficiency."

"It helps automate our storage infrastructure."

"StorageGRID is designed for cloud-based, highly scalable storage. Think big names like service providers like Google who need massive storage volumes with scalability. It also offers cloud-enabled storage capabilities with cloud management functionality. So, if you prioritize scalability and cloud integration, StorageGRID is the way to go. Its object-based storage is built specifically for that purpose."

"It has enabled us to save money on storage costs. We removed our tape library."

"The most valuable feature is tiering."

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

"Right now, we have an older StorageGRID. I like that we can grow it."

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"Workflow is easy to manage and maintain."

"The technology is stable which is good."

Cons

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

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

"I just recommend improving the marketing campaigns in Pakistan."

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

"Beyond the initial setup, this product is a little bit difficult to configure."

"The processes around installation and upgrade need improvement."

"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."

"Improvements need to be made in the support area."

More NetApp StorageGRID cons

"Lacks some ability to integrate with different systems."

"We would like to see a self-sufficient installation."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We save money on storage costs from this solution since it allows us to have a source of revenue from customers consuming the service."

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

"While we have been able to save money on storage costs, it could be better."

"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."

"We chose NetApp because of price and performance."

"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."

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

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

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"Quantum ActiveScale is open-source."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Manufacturing Company

20%

Computer Software Company

16%

Government

Computer Software Company

19%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Educational Organization

11%

University

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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

Storage GRID

ActiveScale, Quantum ActiveScale Object Storage, ActiveScale Object Storage

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Overview

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.

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