A low-cost, highly-durable and highly available storage service for infrequently accessed data, data archiving, online backup and disaster recovery. Data is available instantly, not within hours or days. With sub-second average response times and 1 cent per GB/month pricing, Cloud Storage Nearline gives you terrific performance at a low cost.
| Product | Mindshare (%) |
|---|---|
| Google Cloud Storage Nearline | 6.5% |
| Amazon S3 | 13.8% |
| Amazon S3 Glacier | 10.9% |
| Other | 68.8% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Public Cloud Storage Services | Mar 29, 2026 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Mar 29, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Google Cloud Storage Nearline vs Amazon S3 Glacier | Mar 29, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Google Cloud Storage Nearline vs Amazon S3 | Mar 29, 2026 | Download |
| Comparison | Google Cloud Storage Nearline vs Google Cloud Storage | Mar 29, 2026 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure File Storage | 4.1 | 8.1% | 98% | 53 interviewsAdd to research |
| NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | 4.4 | 6.5% | 95% | 64 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 5 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 1 |
| Large Enterprise | 2 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 62 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 21 |
| Large Enterprise | 87 |
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Works | 4.0 | I primarily use Google Cloud Storage Nearline for cost-effective data backup that isn't needed daily, with its standout feature being high availability across regions. However, retrieval costs are high. It's ideal for data stored 30 days or longer. |
| Works | 3.5 | I use Google Cloud Storage Nearline for user data storage and temporary file handling with Google Cloud Functions. Its integration with Google Cloud services is valuable, though documentation needs improvement. I switched from AWS due to ecosystem integration, despite higher costs. |
| Solution Architect at HCL Technologies | 4.0 | I work on infrastructure involving computing, storage, networking, and security. Google Cloud Storage Nearline offers valuable flexibility in storing and retrieving data but could improve pricing options. Despite considering AWS and Azure, it integrates well for data analytics and AI needs. |
| Data Engineer at Electronics Collections Group | 3.5 | I use Google Cloud Storage Nearline for cost-effective storage of seldom-accessed data. It excels in data accessibility and handling fluctuations. I suggest reducing the current 30-day fixed charge to enhance cost efficiency. It outperforms my previous Amazon EBS experience. |
| Software Engineer at Formplus | 4.0 | I primarily use Google Cloud Storage Nearline for storing unstructured data. I find its APIs, SDKs, and security features valuable. However, the documentation and interface for managing storage could be improved to function more like a regular file-based system. |
| Cloud Engineer at Freelancer | 4.0 | I find Google Cloud Storage Nearline valuable for moving data accessed monthly, like salary information. The UI could be more effective with customizable themes. Despite trying AWS, I prefer GCP for its simplicity, ease of learning, and better documentation. |
| SCRUM Master at a retailer with 10,001+ employees | 5.0 | I find this cloud solution offers excellent capacity, stability, and scalability. It's easy for experienced users, but the UI needs a more visual folder display with drag-and-drop, and initial setup can be challenging for new cloud users. |
| CEO at gsc | 4.5 | I find Google Nearline highly stable and rate it nine out of ten. However, I believe its security and SEIM tool integration could still be improved. |
