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We performed a comparison between Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Public Cloud Storage Services solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Amazon S3 vs. Google Cloud Storage Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
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Pros
"We find the archival capabilities of this solution quite valuable, because we can have set policies of exactly when, and what to archive.""We have cold storage here, and I think that's useful. When it comes to commercialization, it's cheaper to put data that you won't be using into the data storage. You only use a little bit of the data needed each day for your transition, so you pay less.""The solution easily connects with the cloud, hardware, or other services to move data.""The product helps to define storage type based on the requirement.""The versioning of this solution for accidental deletion has been most valuable.""What I found most valuable in Amazon S3 is its versioning feature. I also like that you can create pre-signed URLs on the solution.""The most valuable features are unlimited storage, scalability, and performance.""The most valuable features of the Amazon S3 are its ease of use and integration"

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"It's user-friendly. We find it to be very easy to use.""What I like about this program, is that it's quite fast, because you pay for your usage.""It's easy to use.""It's easy to use.""It is seamlessly integrated with your Android. There’s no fuss, no hassle.""Its performance and security features are valuable.""One of the most valuable features of the solution is its ease of use.""Google Cloud Storage is highly reliable."

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Cons
"Amazon S3 could improve some of the features, such as indexing, or we should have more information about all the data stored in a single place. This way we can see what data resides where instead of going in different buckets, file locations manually, or searching. An index would be nice, allowing us to directly go to a location to use the date.""A feature that should be included is to find and provide a HIPPA compliant solution for the Presigned URL.""The cost of the solution should be reduced.""The security model can be improved as it is a bit confusing.""The solution requires you to buy and use Amazon services.""You need to fully understand the solution's best practices to get the most out of its security features.""The solution could improve by having a simpler way to have the detail size of a file in the CLI to be read or understood easier. Today, it's a little raw in the way the details are presented. You have to make some scripts and some modifications to be able to see the information properly of the size of a given bucket or the size of a file.""Amazon S3 could improve the limitation on how much data can be stored."

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"While the solution seems to be secure, I worry that, with the cloud, there is a chance of hacking. It would be ideal if they could be more transparent about the processes they go through to keep our data secure in the cloud and on their systems.""The implementation is not as easy as Microsoft, and the process could be improved.""The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature.""It was not easy to reach the storage because there were different network zones.""The solution must provide some accessibility features.""The problem I face right now is that my data warehouse is being hosted on Google Cloud, however, integration between Google Cloud to Microsoft Azure is a big problem.""I would like more storage available.""Its security should be better from the data security point of view. It should be more secure, and it should get tightly integrated with products such as Google Docs and Google Sheets. Microsoft covers different kinds of tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "With S3 Standard, there is not a charge for deletion of objects."
  • "This solution has reasonable pricing and a low cost."
  • "The licensing is pay as you go, and I'm happy with the pricing."
  • "The cost of storage is cheap. However, the cost to have a better interface can get expensive. We are using Athena for this purpose and if we did some heavy queries the cost will start adding up. When the Athena query is running, it will scan the bucket and they charge for how many GBs we are going to scan. The function of scanning has a lot of costs attached to it, this is a negative point."
  • "The price of the Amazon S3 is low. The license model is based on what you use."
  • "The price of Amazon S3 depends on various variables. However, the price overall is fair."
  • "The price of Amazon S3 could be less expensive."
  • "The license of Amazon S3 is based on volume, capacity, and time. The overall price of the solution could improve. The support has to be added if you want it at an additional cost."
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  • "They know that the pricing is comparable with Azure, AWS, and those other solutions like Amazon are cheaper, but they are not as flexible."
  • "Better pricing would be helpful."
  • "Its price is fine."
  • "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."
  • "The solution is free."
  • "They have recently changed their pricing structures, it used to be free but now it is a paid service. However, I am on a monthly subscription and the price is reasonable."
  • "The price could be cheaper."
  • "The price of the license could be cheaper. We are on an annual subscription."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Amazon S3 is very flexible and provides high storage.
    Top Answer:The solution is cost-effective because it is based on a pay-as-you-go model, where I can purchase and use it according to my needs.
    Top Answer:No direct connector is available to connect Amazon S3 with other tools like MicroStrategy. So, I have to use a third party and connect to it.
    Top Answer:From a stability standpoint, the solution is excellent. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:Approximately 800 to 1,000 USD is paid towards the licensing costs of the solution. The solution is neither expensive nor cheap, meaning it is moderately priced. There are no extra costs apart from… more »
    Top Answer:The product's user interface is an area of concern where improvements are required. The tool could be more user-friendly and offer more designs to users as it is currently very plain and… more »
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    8.8
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    Also Known As
    S3, Simple Storage Service
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    Overview

    Amazon Simple Storage Service is storage for the Internet. It is designed to make web-scale computing easier for developers.

    Amazon S3 has a simple web services interface that you can use to store and retrieve any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on the web. It gives any developer access to the same highly scalable, reliable, fast, inexpensive data storage infrastructure that Amazon uses to run its own global network of web sites. The service aims to maximize benefits of scale and to pass those benefits on to developers.

    Google Cloud Storage is praised for its fast performance, seamless integration, high security, and scalability. Users store and access large amounts of data easily, backup files, host websites, and collaborate on projects. The platform's reliability and cost-effectiveness make it a top choice for data storage and management.

    Sample Customers
    Netflix, Airbnb, Thomson Reuters, Zillow, Alert Logic
    1. Adobe 2. Airbnb 3. Amazon 4. Apple 5. AT&T 6. Baidu 7. Cisco 8. Coca-Cola 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. Ford 13. Google 13. HP 14. IBM 15. Intel 16. JPMorgan Chase 17. LinkedIn 18. Lyft 19. Microsoft 20. Netflix 21. Nike 22. Oracle 23. PayPal 24. Pinterest 25. Qualcomm 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Tesla 29. Toyota 30. Twitter 31. Visa 32. Walmart 33. WeWork
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company35%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Real Estate/Law Firm12%
    Healthcare Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization67%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company26%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization63%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Retailer5%
    Comms Service Provider3%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise70%
    Large Enterprise22%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise67%
    Large Enterprise23%
    Buyer's Guide
    Amazon S3 vs. Google Cloud Storage
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Amazon S3 vs. Google Cloud Storage and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Amazon S3 is ranked 2nd in Public Cloud Storage Services with 65 reviews while Google Cloud Storage is ranked 4th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 66 reviews. Amazon S3 is rated 8.8, while Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Amazon S3 writes "Cloud Conversations: AWS S3 Overview". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". Amazon S3 is most compared with Oracle Cloud Object Storage, Microsoft Azure File Storage, NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Amazon S3 Glacier and Wasabi, whereas Google Cloud Storage is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Google Workspace and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP. See our Amazon S3 vs. Google Cloud Storage report.

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