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Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) vs Google Cloud Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Amazon EFS (Elastic File Sy...
Ranking in Cloud Storage
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
File and Object Storage (10th)
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Cloud Storage
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) is 6.9%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 8.1%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Storage
 

Featured Reviews

MuhammadAzhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Auto-scaling capabilities enhance file management while reducing downtime
The most valuable feature of Amazon EFS is its auto-scaling capability. It's really easy to configure EFS by just creating it and running a command to directly configure it with my servers. It supports unlimited use, and charges are applied based on the file usage at the end of the month. The solution offers reduced downtime and increased durability through its auto-scaling features.
Manimaran Tannimalai - PeerSpot reviewer
User interface consistency facilitates seamless project planning and design for specialized tasks
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches. Google's strength lies in their adapted approach to specific tasks, as seen with SAP loads. Generally, their focus is widespread.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The platform is highly scalable."
"I appreciate Amazon's extensive range of services, which makes it a favorable choice."
"Amazon EFS is extremely stable, as it is managed by AWS."
"There are huge money savings, as we can save more than half of our costs."
"Amazon EFS offers the flexibility of scaling as needed without requiring pre-provisioned storage."
"Elastic File Systems allow me to share data, provision, and manage capacity and performance in AWS."
"The solution is scalable."
"We are not that big of a cloud user. We just use it for the storage of our bytes. The most valuable aspect is the storage."
"Google Cloud Storage's most valuable features are that it's easy to use and navigate, and it's not expensive."
"The solution is easy to use and easy to manage."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that I can link with my PC."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on."
"Google Cloud Storage performs well and it's easy to use."
"There's no implementation process."
"The feature we've found most valuable is the ability to access our data anywhere, anytime."
"I find the accessibility from various devices to be the most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage. I also like that it is integrated with Gmail and Google Groups."
 

Cons

"Specifically, when it comes to the file system for the learning system, we encountered performance issues with both Azure and AWS."
"The main challenge with EFS is its cost, which is slightly higher compared to EBS or S3."
"The initial setup requires prior experience and technical skills."
"Elastic File Systems can be expensive due to the nature of data transfer costs, using services like SSTP, and potentially being costly in a rate-shift context."
"Its deployment process could be faster while installing the Python package directly into the environment."
"There are challenges related to AWS, such as ensuring proper security measures with IMS code and encryption."
"Their response was not prompt, and it took them a while to figure out solutions. While the time to respond was good, the time to resolve was not optimal, as it took more than a week."
"When we faced some issues, the support team took a lot of time to resolve them."
"I'd like the solution to integrate better with other clouds, including the Apple cloud."
"They need to get some parts of the program more mature, like the admin management part as well as the monitoring part."
"It's actually quite complete and we don't have any issues with the solution."
"The price of Azure products is high. In my opinion, the prices of Google solutions should be lowered for businesses."
"The tool should be cheaper."
"I would also like to be able to use my own tools and packages within this solution and also have a tool to visualize the data with graphics."
"It would be helpful to offer more packages to increase the storage."
"Google Cloud Storage can improve by having better integration and migration tools."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product's price depends on the services and the size and capacity at which it is used in a business environment."
"The main challenge with EFS is its cost, which is slightly higher compared to EBS or S3. For one GB or ten GB of data, S3 is much cheaper. EFS could cost around $30 to $50 per month for similar usage."
"The solution's price is mid-ranged."
"I would rate the pricing 7 out of 10."
"The product charges are based on the amount of data stored."
"It has flexible pricing. You are charged based on your storage."
"Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) offers a pay-as-you-go model, so whenever you use its services, you need to pay."
"It's about nearly $10,000 USD to use the services on GCP, however, Google gave us a good deal which is why we originally went with them."
"My company is paying a yearly subscription for the licensing of the solution. It is an expensive solution."
"We do not have to pay for a license for Google Cloud Storage but there is a subscription that needs to be paid."
"We pay a monthly subscription."
"The solution is free unless you want to increase the GB data allowance. There is a cost if you want to increase the size of storage space which is expensive."
"I use the free version and have never paid for any extra storage. I have been able to manage in whatever free spaces are given."
"The tool is not expensive."
"Regarding the cost of the solution, Google offers its users a pay-as-you-go model pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
9%
Educational Organization
51%
Computer Software Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Comms Service Provider
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which file storage system is better - Amazon EFS (elastic file storage) or Azure File Storage?
Amazon EFS is easy to set up: you can use the AWS management console, API, or command-line. Amazon EFS can grow to petabytes and deliver consistent low latencies and high levels of throughput. This...
What do you like most about Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)?
The product's initial setup phase is easy, as per the configurations.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)?
Amazon EFS is more costly compared to other storage options available from AWS.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) was cheaper compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) and Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ). AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) wa...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain n...
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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