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Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) vs Oracle Cloud Object Storage comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.1
Amazon EFS offers scalable, cost-effective storage with minimal maintenance, enhancing productivity and benefiting businesses through pay-as-you-go pricing.
Sentiment score
4.4
Oracle Cloud Object Storage secures data with encryption, supports deployments, and achieves 30% ROI with high user ratings.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
Amazon EFS customer service is rated well for responsiveness and effectiveness, with appreciated support plans and documentation.
Sentiment score
5.1
Oracle Cloud Object Storage support is generally responsive and helpful, but some users report response delays and expertise gaps.
While the time to respond was good, the time to resolve was not optimal, as it took more than a week.
Amazon's support model is consistent across services.
Training and support depend on the plan you have, with centralized support being very helpful in case issues arise.
I have a premium subscription for Oracle Cloud, which ensures a high level of support.
Sometimes, the expertise of those who come on call is not adequate.
Oracle is more cost-effective than competitors.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Amazon EFS excels in scalability and auto-scaling, supporting large users but may face connection restoration issues.
Sentiment score
7.7
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is praised for easy management, scalability, and resource adjustment, seamlessly handling growth and costs.
Its auto-scaling feature is a crucial point, providing high scalability that I would rate at ten out of ten.
Elastic File Systems allow me to scale up or down easily.
It is very cost-effective, and there's no need for initial charges.
The scalability of Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it can be scaled easily.
We can adjust the number of CPUs as per our need and reduce the load.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Amazon EFS is considered stable and reliable by users, with minor issues that are generally resolved quickly.
Sentiment score
7.3
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is highly stable, reliable, and robust, scoring 8/10 for performance, especially in a single region.
Amazon EFS is extremely stable, as it is managed by AWS.
While I experienced an EFS mount dropping, it was related to server issues rather than EFS itself.
The system is stable, especially when set up in a single region.
 

Room For Improvement

Amazon EFS needs setup simplification, enhanced Windows support, speed improvements, better security, and AI-driven ease for nontechnical users.
Improving Oracle Cloud Storage's security, policy consistency, usability, and integration would enhance user experience and simplify data access.
Enabling AI-driven or automatic features would be beneficial for new or nontechnical users.
In my project, there are challenges related to AWS, such as ensuring proper security measures with IMS code and encryption.
The retrievability for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be made simpler through the implementation of a GUI interface to retrieve data.
The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed.
I am also interested in learning about the Oracle Cloud Storage data durability and high availability features of the product.
 

Setup Cost

Amazon EFS provides flexible pricing based on storage and usage, but monthly costs can be higher than alternatives.
Enterprise users find Oracle Cloud Object Storage pricing flexible and secure but sometimes costly, especially with unused allocated space.
EFS could cost around $30 to $50 per month for similar usage.
It is very cost-effective with no need for initial charges.
Elastic File Systems can be expensive due to the nature of data transfer costs.
The pricing for Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it is very inexpensive.
It is an expensive product.
The pricing for Oracle Cloud is comparable to other cloud providers.
 

Valuable Features

Amazon EFS provides scalable, flexible storage, seamless EC2 integration, and advanced security, ideal for efficient data processing and cost reduction.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage excels in scalability, security, and ease, with features for data management, cost-effectiveness, and high reliability.
They help me process data while maintaining low latency, which is crucial for efficient data processing.
Its ease of integration with other AWS services enhances our infrastructure, while the shared storage access improves reliability and processing continuity for our applications.
The AWS service is excellent security-wise, and I have seen some other features besides security, such as automatic scaling that helped us significantly.
High availability, a large dataset, and stability are our main criteria for using this solution.
I find manageability, scalability, and security of the product most valuable.
The security features of Oracle Cloud Object Storage are reliable, as they have implemented security measures at each layer.
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon EFS (Elastic File Sy...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (11th), File and Object Storage (10th)
Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Cloud Services solutions, they serve different purposes. Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) is designed for Cloud Storage and holds a mindshare of 5.7%, down 10.2% compared to last year.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage, on the other hand, focuses on Public Cloud Storage Services, holds 3.7% mindshare, down 4.3% since last year.
Cloud Storage Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)5.7%
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP11.0%
Nasuni8.9%
Other74.4%
Cloud Storage
Public Cloud Storage Services Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Cloud Object Storage3.7%
Amazon S3 Glacier14.5%
Amazon S313.6%
Other68.2%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

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.
PriyankShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
A workhorse that enables high availability but support has room for improvement
There is always room for improvement. When a product is marketed, many claims are made, but in reality, it does not always perform as expected. The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced. The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
 

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)?
We don't need to purchase it; we are just using it and paying Amazon as per the utilization. We make direct payments to Amazon based on our usage.
What do you like most about Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use.
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
I am inquiring about the lifecycle management capabilities of Oracle Cloud Object Storage and want to know if it is useful and helps to optimize processes. Additionally, I would like to know about ...
 

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