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Amazon S3 vs Google Cloud Storage vs Oracle Cloud Object Storage comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Amazon S3 is 11.5%, down from 13.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 9.7%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Cloud Object Storage is 3.9%, down from 4.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Vagner Martins - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data security with seamless integration and static website capabilities
S3 is a great service offering numerous possibilities. It allows for storing objects and files of various types. I appreciate its capability to create static websites and integrate with services like CloudFront, EC2, and DynamoDB. Despite being focused on security, I leverage features such as cryptography and integration with CloudTrail.
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.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is good and includes all the features we expect."
"We appreciate that this solution is relatively easy to use, straightforward, and reliable."
"The solution's peak-up time is good."
"The stability is very good."
"The most valuable features of Amazon S3 are the performance and hibernation data options. Additionally, there is a feature that provides faster website access that is helpful."
"It's very well secured. We have S3 policies that allow you to write custom policies."
"We find the archival capabilities of this solution quite valuable, because we can have set policies of exactly when, and what to archive."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its security, as it does not provide public access."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that the backup feature is always on."
"The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."
"You do not need to install anything."
"There is a free-to-use version. This is the version I use."
"Everything I store in the solution is available on all of my devices."
"It is seamlessly integrated with your Android. There’s no fuss, no hassle."
"The solution's most valuable features are availability, feasibility, and reachability."
"The solution is easy to use and easy to manage."
"We use it mostly in the cloud. It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"The most valuable features of the tool are scalability and security."
"The technical support for the solution was very nice."
"It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage is valuable for storing unstructured data, such as text documents and word documents."
"The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use."
"One key feature is that you can make buckets private, requiring pre-authentication and using a specific URL for access. Additionally, the buckets are encrypted by default. The flexibility of public or private buckets and how you grant access are vital security features."
 

Cons

"The initial setup was a bit hectic. Uploading data only allows for five GB chunks, creating challenges."
"You do need to get training on the setup process."
"The solution's pricing should be modified to automatically expand storage based on prior usage."
"I would like a batch downloading option added to the AWS console."
"The security model can be improved as it is a bit confusing."
"The pricing and licensing are pretty complex."
"It would be good if Amazon S3 had an API to get screenshots or video streaming continuously."
"The tool helps us with data backup storage of payment files and helps us avoid issues with clients when we miss the data. For instance, in the payment file of my Google client, you can find details of one-to-one transactions like the payment information on the file header, payment ID, payment client ID, group headers, etc. We get these details into the file format of ISO which is the accepted format at JP Morgan & Chase. Once we get the file format, we process it through S3."
"It was not easy to reach the storage because there were different network zones."
"The product must provide less frequent updates."
"The solution should improve its security and accountability."
"Pricing remains challenging, especially for SMEs, making cloud services costlier than on-premises solutions."
"I don't find the solution very user-friendly."
"Google Cloud Storage can improve by having better integration and migration tools."
"I am not sure about the reliability of the solution."
"They need to get some parts of the program more mature, like the admin management part as well as the monitoring part."
"I could not find a load balancer in OCI similar to the support provided by Microsoft Azure and AWS."
"The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage needs to have an additional bucket for security."
"The solution should provide more customization and the possibility of doing more manual tasks."
"Sometimes, there are glitches with applying policies. Even when the policy is correct, it might not work consistently. We need to troubleshoot to see if it's a user error or if the policy itself needs adjustment. It usually works after refreshing, but that inconsistency is a minor complexity."
"Cost-wise, it is not an affordable tool if you allocate space, and try to use it some other day."
"The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is a little bit high, but it is reasonable."
"There is a license needed to use this solution and it is reasonably priced."
"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."
"The solution is very inexpensive at 50 cents per gigabyte, per month."
"For pricing, I would give it a six or seven out of ten."
"The pricing can be improved."
"The price of Amazon S3 depends on various variables. However, the price overall is fair."
"The licensing model is complex."
"In general, it's fairly priced."
"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 of Google Cloud Storage is reasonable when compared to other similar solutions."
"If you're ready to pay, they're ready to give you as much storage as you want. Considering the features that Google Cloud Storage provides, the pricing is reasonable. So far, I'm still using the free service from them because I'm able to meet my requirements with the free subscription. Maybe, in the future, if a storage requirement comes, I'll pay for it or go for the license."
"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 the licensing costs of the solution."
"The price could be cheaper."
"There are no licensing fees."
"The product pricing is reasonable."
"We have a yearly subscription for the product."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage might not be that expensive compared to on-premises solutions."
"During the billing cycle, if I use the tool only for a day, I still need to pay you for a month."
"Disaster recovery (DR) can be expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
73%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Manufacturing Company
2%
Educational Organization
69%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon S3?
We can easily connect to the AWS resources.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon S3?
AWS pricing for Amazon S3 starts at a higher cost, particularly in the standard class. However, with lifecycle manage...
What needs improvement with Amazon S3?
AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) should provide more attractive and comprehensive documentation, especially while...
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 Azur...
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 ...
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?
It is an expensive product. We do not use a monthly plan; instead, we opt for a quarterly or semi-annual licensing mo...
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
There is always room for improvement. When a product is marketed, many claims are made, but in reality, it does not a...
 

Also Known As

S3, Simple Storage Service
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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
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