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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
3.7
Amazon EFS offers scalable, cost-effective storage with minimal maintenance, enhancing productivity and benefiting businesses through pay-as-you-go pricing.
Sentiment score
4.2
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is cost-effective for backups, encryption, and access control, achieving a 30% ROI and high user ratings.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.5
Customers find Amazon EFS support reliable, though resolution times may vary based on the complexity and support plan.
Sentiment score
4.2
Oracle Cloud Object Storage support is friendly and capable, but experiences mixed reviews due to delays and expertise issues.
While the time to respond was good, the time to resolve was not optimal, as it took more than a week.
Regional Manager at Aspire Lifestyles
Amazon's support model is consistent across services.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Training and support depend on the plan you have, with centralized support being very helpful in case issues arise.
Head of Engineering - Data and Machine Learning at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
When issues arise, it takes them at least three to four hours to respond.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
I have a premium subscription for Oracle Cloud, which ensures a high level of support.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
Oracle is more cost-effective than competitors.
Oracle Technology Artchitect and Specialist at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.6
Amazon EFS offers scalable and cost-effective file storage, but users occasionally face challenges with scalability, latency, and connections.
Sentiment score
7.7
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is praised for its efficient scalability, ease of management, flexibility, and straightforward access management.
Its auto-scaling feature is a crucial point, providing high scalability that I would rate at ten out of ten.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
Elastic File Systems allow me to scale up or down easily.
Data Engineer at Softtech Cloud Technologies
It is very cost-effective, and there's no need for initial charges.
Head of Engineering - Data and Machine Learning at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
The scalability of Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it can be scaled easily.
DBA Competency Manager at 4iApps
We can adjust the number of CPUs as per our need and reduce the load.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Amazon EFS is generally stable, with users praising reliability, though some report minor issues mitigated by strong support.
Sentiment score
7.5
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is highly dependable with minimal issues, rated 8/10 for stability, especially in dual-region setups.
Amazon EFS is extremely stable, as it is managed by AWS.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
While I experienced an EFS mount dropping, it was related to server issues rather than EFS itself.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
The system is stable, especially when set up in a single region.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Amazon EFS needs improved connectivity, Windows integration, cost transparency, and one-click setup for enhanced user experience and support.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage needs security enhancements, easier usability, improved integration, better customization, and efficient billing management.
Database-type workloads do not run properly on Amazon EFS (Elastic File System) because at the end of the day, it is a network file system and requests must travel from one place to another and then return.
Sr. Technical Account Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Enabling AI-driven or automatic features would be beneficial for new or nontechnical users.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
In my project, there are challenges related to AWS, such as ensuring proper security measures with IMS code and encryption.
Data Engineer at Softtech Cloud Technologies
The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
I would like to know about integration with other Oracle Cloud services and whether it is easy to integrate Oracle Cloud Object Storage with other Oracle Cloud solutions.
Oracle Technology Artchitect and Specialist at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
The retrievability for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be made simpler through the implementation of a GUI interface to retrieve data.
DBA Competency Manager at 4iApps
 

Setup Cost

Amazon EFS charges based on usage with higher costs compared to S3, making it less budget-friendly.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage offers flexible pricing, appealing security features, though some find it costly for disaster recovery.
EFS could cost around $30 to $50 per month for similar usage.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
Amazon EFS is more costly compared to other storage options available from AWS.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Elastic File Systems can be expensive due to the nature of data transfer costs.
Data Engineer at Softtech Cloud Technologies
The pricing for Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it is very inexpensive.
DBA Competency Manager at 4iApps
It is an expensive product.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
The pricing for Oracle Cloud is comparable to other cloud providers.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Amazon EFS provides scalable, secure, and flexible storage with fast data access, auto-scaling, and seamless AWS integration for dynamic workloads.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage offers scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions with high performance and multi-region support for large datasets.
Its ease of integration with other AWS services enhances our infrastructure, while the shared storage access improves reliability and processing continuity for our applications.
AWS Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
They help me process data while maintaining low latency, which is crucial for efficient data processing.
Data Engineer at Softtech Cloud Technologies
The most valuable feature of Amazon EFS is its auto-scaling capability.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
High availability, a large dataset, and stability are our main criteria for using this solution.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
I find manageability, scalability, and security of the product most valuable.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It also provides multi-region support, enhancing data accessibility and safety.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon EFS (Elastic File Sy...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (11th), File and Object Storage (10th)
Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Public Cloud Storage Services (7th)
 

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 3.9%, down 9.4% 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)3.9%
Dropbox Business - Enterprise8.4%
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP7.8%
Other79.9%
Cloud Storage
Public Cloud Storage Services Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Cloud Object Storage3.7%
Amazon S313.2%
Amazon S3 Glacier12.6%
Other70.5%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

MuhammadAzhar Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group
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
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
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
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Manufacturing Company
19%
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
 

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 is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
The pricing for Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it is very inexpensive.
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
I would like to improve the solution in terms of Data Integration and Data Flow, in addition to the user experience.
 

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Sample Customers

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