We compared Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Overall, Google Cloud Storage is praised for its scalability, efficiency, reliability, seamless integration, and security, with some areas for improvement in documentation and support. Amazon S3 Glacier stands out for its cost-effective long-term storage capabilities, robust security features, efficient scalability, and positive customer service experiences. Both services offer competitive pricing, straightforward setup costs, and flexible licensing options. However, Google Cloud Storage users appreciate its storage capacity, performance, and integration with other Google services, while Amazon S3 Glacier users value its durability, easy scalability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Features: Google Cloud Storage stands out for its scalable capacity, efficient data storage, seamless integration with Google services, and robust security measures. In contrast, Amazon S3 Glacier excels in its long-term storage capability, low cost, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Pricing and ROI: Comparing the setup cost, users have reported that both Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier have a straightforward and easy-to-navigate setup process. They have also commended the flexibility and accommodation of the licensing options provided by both products., Google Cloud Storage has been found to provide a highly beneficial and lucrative ROI, according to user feedback. Users have experienced significant returns on their investment. Amazon S3 Glacier also offers a highly positive ROI, with users praising its cost-effectiveness, reliability, scalability, and ease of use. It efficiently stores data at a minimal expense, making it valuable for long-term data retention.
Room for Improvement: Google Cloud Storage could benefit from better documentation and clearer instructions, improved error reporting, and more efficient troubleshooting processes. On the other hand, Amazon S3 Glacier users have suggested faster retrieval time, interface design improvements, and enhanced usability.
Deployment and customer support: Based on user reviews, the duration required to establish a new tech solution differs between Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier. While some Google Cloud users spent months on deployment followed by a week on setup, Amazon S3 Glacier users experienced varying timeframes, with some requiring three months for deployment and an additional week for setup, while others only needed a week for both. Assessing the specific context is crucial for accurate evaluation., Google Cloud Storage's customer service is highly regarded, with users praising their helpful and responsive support team. They are known for their prompt assistance and extensive technical guidance. Amazon S3 Glacier also provides highly regarded customer service, with users appreciating their prompt and helpful assistance. Their technical support team is commended for their expertise and willingness to ensure customer satisfaction.
The summary above is based on 57 interviews we conducted recently with Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"I like creating buckets where data can be segregated at a high level and then routing the appropriate data to each designated bucket. In terms of value, I would say that the tool gets the job done in a simpler manner."
"Amazon S3 Glacier is scalable, flexible, easy to maintain and handle."
"The solution is stable."
"It is a very comprehensive tool."
"Amazon S3 Glacier can integrate seamlessly with other AWS services."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The product is easy to use."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"There is a free-to-use version. This is the version I use."
"Google Cloud Storage performs well and it's easy to use."
"The most valuable features of Google Cloud Storage are flexibility and sustainability."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is the filter option. You can search with some artificial intelligence kinds of features. For example, if I search for a beach, it'll show me all the beach-related pictures, which I took five or ten years before. So this is a cool feature that I've seen. They give as many features as they can to make it better, so I'm happy with this solution."
"From an availability perspective it's fantastic; from a security perspective it's fantastic."
"What I like most about Google Cloud Storage is that it's very stable, very quick, and very useful."
"The feature we've found most valuable is the ability to access our data anywhere, anytime."
"The most valuable feature is that it frees up space in your device by allowing you to store your files on the cloud and provides 15GB storage for free."
"Amazon S3 Glacier could be more secure."
"The solution's cloud storage is very expensive, and users may not be able to afford cloud storage."
"The product needs to improve cloud security."
"They can improve data discovery."
"The product’s pricing must be improved."
"Technical support needs improvement. Previously, even though we had premium and enterprise support, the response time would be quicker if we ran into issues, but now it is slowed down. The analytical dashboard feature, like the CloudOps dashboard, should be included in the next release of the Amazon S3 Glacier."
"The product takes more time to secure data when the bandwidth is low."
"The response times could be faster. When you are with Amazon and use Glacier, you expect a response time between four to seven hours to retrieve the data."
"Could be improved from a storage perspective and a cost perspective."
"Google Cloud Storage could improve the integrations in a way Microsoft Azure is going about it. For Data Lake integrations, Microsoft Azure has a bunch of native pipelines available. All Google needs to do is add the same set or maybe even improve on the sets that they have. All the analytics, including the Data Lake, would then be able to sit in Google Cloud Storage."
"The solution should improve its security and accountability."
"They need more enhancements in the security features."
"I would like more storage available."
"Google Cloud Storage could improve by being more user-friendly."
"The user experience needs to be simplified."
"I would like to see this solution made faster, cheaper, and bigger."
Amazon S3 Glacier is ranked 2nd in Public Cloud Storage Services with 35 reviews while Google Cloud Storage is ranked 4th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 66 reviews. Amazon S3 Glacier is rated 8.6, while Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Amazon S3 Glacier writes "A cost-effective solution to reduce storage and cost footprint". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". Amazon S3 Glacier is most compared with Google Cloud Storage Nearline, Microsoft Azure File Storage, Wasabi, Amazon S3 and Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), whereas Google Cloud Storage is most compared with AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Microsoft Azure File Storage, Google Workspace and Amazon S3. See our Amazon S3 Glacier vs. Google Cloud Storage report.
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