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AWS Snowball vs Google Transfer Appliance vs Microsoft Azure Data Box comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Data Migration Appliances category, the mindshare of AWS Snowball is 34.4%, down from 41.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Transfer Appliance is 22.4%, down from 23.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure Data Box is 17.6%, down from 29.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Migration Appliances Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
AWS Snowball34.4%
Microsoft Azure Data Box17.6%
Google Transfer Appliance22.4%
Other25.599999999999994%
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Featured Reviews

Kevin-Davis - PeerSpot reviewer
Global CTO AWS Business Group at Eviden
Seamless data transfer and efficient migration with customizable storage sizes
I like that I can take data and send it straight to S3 when it loads in. The interface for getting my data onto the Snowball is so streamlined. I don't know if you've ever seen it before. It's really cool. I connect them to the backplane of our existing network. I'm able to address it quickly and move the data quickly inside my customers' data centers. There's a little screen on it, which changes the UPS codes and all that stuff. The label and everything AWS electronic, so I don't have to deal with shipping issues. It makes it super simple and easy to use from end to end.
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IT Manager at NTT DATA
Faced challenges with configuration and support but have successfully managed migration and backups
I had a negative experience with Microsoft support. Microsoft Azure Data Box helped with streamlining my migration processes, but I was very disappointed in the initial phase because the support team was weak. They should focus and learn end-to-end because when I reach out to Microsoft, that means it is the end, and post that, nobody is there to support me. It is also quite difficult for me to get in line with the product owner, which is one big challenge I faced. Although I mentioned many good things about the product, there is an area for improvement in Microsoft Azure Data Box. They should mention the quick steps for how we are supposed to do it. Once we receive Microsoft Azure Data Box, there should be some support person who reaches out to us with guidance. If they guide us, then I will get to know whether I am in the right direction or wrong direction, rather than searching for support everywhere. It is just unnecessary wastage of time. Post that, they give at least one to two months free of cost. However, post that, if I am unable to migrate my data, then there will be charges.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Retailer
9%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Microsoft Azure Data Box or AWS Snowball?
Microsoft Azure Databox is a 45-pound, super rugged, tamper-resistant, human-managed hardware appliance that can tran...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Snowball?
Depending of what is your priority; UseAWS Snowball if you are heavily invested in AWS or need edge computing feature...
What needs improvement with AWS Snowball?
It's difficult to make a comparison and it depends on the customer. When analyzing costs, I must see how the customer...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Data Box?
I would rate the price for Microsoft Azure Data Box as medium; it's neither low nor high.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Data Box?
I suggest Azure improve Microsoft Azure Data Box for better and faster transportation capabilities.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Azure Data Box?
I can describe the main use case for Microsoft Azure Data Box as transferring a huge amount of data from the customer...
 

Also Known As

Amazon AWS Snowball, Amazon Snowball, Snowball
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Azure Data Box, MS Azure Data Box
 

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Sample Customers

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