Cloudian HyperStore vs HPE GreenLake for File Storage comparison

Cloudian HyperStore vs. HPE GreenLake for File Storage

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Pure Storage FlashBlade

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the File and Object Storage category, the mindshare of Pure Storage FlashBlade is 5.8%, down from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cloudian HyperStore is 3.1%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HPE GreenLake for File Storage is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

File and Object Storage

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Eric Black

Solutions Architect at Recovery Point Systems

The ability to leverage multi-tenancy along with immutability is a huge benefit for us

The only thing I feel FlashBlade is missing is the SOS API. If it had SOS API, that would put it well over the top. Veeam Backup specifically has started to streamline their API, and they are doing that with SOS API. They have optimized it. Any of the S3 devices out there that support this SOS API can have far more API calls at once. On our side, that translates to better restoration. With SOS API, it can leverage far more restorations at a single given time or read from the device in simple terms. That results in maximizing the output and throughput from the device itself.

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Kiran Rajanna

Senior Solutions Architect and Cloud Security Consultant at Cgi Deutschland KG

A seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption

Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well.

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Alejandro Pesqueira

Head of Technology and Cybersecurity at Grupo Albanesi

Seamless integration with existing systems enhances hybrid cloud operations

Currently, I don't use AI in the company. That said, in the future, it may be possible to use it since the infrastructure of the company and the different costs of the solution. I prefer to use AI, however, in Argentina, the cost to implement different solutions is very challenging.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like its size. It is smaller than the other competitors. We can plug in many blades, and we can have data up to one terabyte."

"The most valuable feature is Safe Mode."

"It helps simplify our storage, because the user interface is very simple and the installation is easy."

"The most valuable features of FlashBlade include its replication capabilities, reports, and easy allocation. Everything is user-friendly."

"The main feature I have found to be product replication."

"The snapshots, replication, and the ability to have immutable blades are the most valuable features. You're putting data snapshots out in those blades, and they cannot be touched. Its performance is great."

"Approximately 40% to 50% of my time is saved using Pure Storage FlashBlade compared to different products."

"It has absolutely simplified our storage because the dashboards on the consoles show a clear understanding of where you are, and it is also very easy to provision. This been a big help for our teams."

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"Cloudian HyperStore is one hundred percent stable."

"Considering a customer's need for a cost-effective solution, Cloudian HyperStore fits well for data protection scenarios."

"It is very durable and that is particularly important."

"The cost was the main reason we chose to use this solution."

"The most valuable features are its scalability and Amazon S3 compatibility because we can move back and forth with a hybrid cloud."

"The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution supports SSL encryption. It is a seamless solution offering data encryption, quality service, and security encryption."

"The most valuable feature of HPE GreenLake for File Storage is the pricing model."

"The feature I appreciate the most about the HPE GreenLake for File Storage is the AI capabilities."

"The features of HPE GreenLake for File Storage that I appreciate most are its extensibility and ease of use."

"The feature I appreciate the most about the HPE GreenLake for File Storage is the AI capabilities."

"The best features of HPE GreenLake for File Storage are that customers appreciate them because they can make availability of the products through the options of service."

"GreenLake for File Storage provides more security, allowing customized security for different file types."

"I find the speed and the resiliency of the HPE GreenLake for File Storage to be the most valuable features."

"The biggest impact is that we doubled our data center capacity from six racks to 12 racks while still using the same team to manage this infrastructure."

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Cons

"File storage needs a lot of improvement. Mainframe connectivity also needs improvement because it requires additional components to be integrated with Pure Storage FlashBlade. If you want to keep your backup data, then this becomes an even more expensive solution because Pure Storage FlashBlade will not be able to meet your backup needs."

"It's on the expensive side, as expected for a niche product."

"Compared to, for example, Hitachi NAS, the solution is not mature at all. It's just in its infancy as far as technology goes."

"There could be improvements in public cloud integration."

"The only thing I feel FlashBlade is missing is the SOS API. If it had SOS API, that would put it well over the top."

"I want efficiency. FlashBlade doesn't have efficiency now."

"The documentational aspect of FlashBlade needs improvement."

"The speed could be improved."

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"As it is an S3 solution with the same protocol as the one we have with AWS, having better integration with AWS will be beneficial."

"It is a cloud-based environment and at times, it is not very simple to use."

"Cloudian HyperStore needs to incorporate AI and predictive analysis. It would be helpful if the solution could analyze and predict how to manage data better. The end users should not have access to protected documents. They should be able to drop the documents. The capacity management dashboard can be better. We also want two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator as MFA. Hence, the user would access the console not just by logging in with a password and username but with third-party applications as well."

"Some challenges with a multi-cloud environment due to some compatibility issues."

"The file system arrays have multiple nodes, so one node automatically comes up if another goes down. The system should allow the primary node to remain the master node and the secondary node to function as a non-master node. HP has already deployed AI in GreenLake's cloud features, but they should also integrate them into the flash array."

"There were instances where the system went down due to heavy IO or intense data flow."

"From my standpoint, the single user interface could definitely be improved. It provides a fast head start, but when dealing with complex situations, it doesn't lead you effectively or offer direction on managing these complex workflows."

"One of the issues is that sometimes it crashes frequently and experiences slowness."

"The only con I have is when I register a device to HPE GreenLake for File Storage, it takes a while for it to connect to Aruba Central."

"I would suggest an improvement for the next release to provide another way to connect people who want to use this system."

"The HPE GreenLake for File Storage can be improved by increasing integration with Silver Peak."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I understand that it is competitively priced compared to other brands."

"It's a costly solution, but Pure Storage FlashBlade doesn't require additional licenses. All of the software is combined into one bundle."

"Pure Storage FlashBlade is a hardware appliance, and it's very expensive if you compare its price with other solutions. You can get the same features and benefits from its competitor, VAST Data, but for half the price of Pure Storage FlashBlade."

"Our customers have seen a reduction in TCO."

"We used a reseller for the purchase."

"I have seen ROI. It has allowed me to increase the density of my VMs without having to purchase anything additional."

"The product is very expensive."

"The price could be cheaper."

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"Our fees are approximately half a dollar per gigabyte."

"The solution is cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Educational Organization

11%

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pure Storage FlashBlade?

The tool's most valuable feature is its fast performance, especially in handling snapshots. It helps during power out...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

The pricing for FlashBlade is between cheap and moderate. FlashBlade is worth the money due to the experience and per...

What needs improvement with Pure Storage FlashBlade?

Its configuration should be easier. There should be easier language for the configuration.

What do you like most about Cloudian HyperStore?

The tool has S3 capability. Its scalability is excellent. From a security and encryption perspective, the solution su...

What needs improvement with Cloudian HyperStore?

Software vendors need to make their solutions more intelligent enabling tagging and automated data management decisio...

What is your primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore?

Our primary use case for Cloudian HyperStore is as a backup target. We use it for backup and archive use cases and ar...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HPE GreenLake for File Storage?

Pricing for HPE GreenLake for File Storage is competitive with market standards. It provides excellent pricing for ma...

What needs improvement with HPE GreenLake for File Storage?

From my standpoint, the single user interface could definitely be improved. It provides a fast head start, but when d...

What is your primary use case for HPE GreenLake for File Storage?

We use HPE GreenLake for File Storage for running our application workloads and data workloads.

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HyperStore, Cloudian HyperStore Object Storage, HyperStore Object Storage

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Overview

FlashBlade is the industry’s most advanced scale-out storage for unstructured data, powered by a modern, massively parallel architecture to consolidate complex data silos (like backup appliances and data lakes) and accelerate tomorrow’s discoveries and insights.

Pure Storage

Cloudian HyperStore lets you start small and grow to hundreds of petabytes on-premises simply by adding nodes. Leverage the proven interoperability of the industry’s only 100% native S3 API.

Cloudian

HPE GreenLake for File Storage offers flexible, scalable storage solutions, catering to enterprise needs with on-premises services and a cloud-like experience. It aims to simplify data management while providing operational agility.

HPE GreenLake for File Storage empowers organizations with an on-premises cloud service model, offering a consumption-based approach that aligns costs with demand. It supports various workloads through quick deployment and efficient capacity management, making it suitable for enterprises seeking flexible data storage solutions. Businesses benefit from streamlined operations with a focus on optimizing performance and security.

What are the key features of HPE GreenLake for File Storage?

Flexible Deployment: Supports hybrid environments with on-premises and cloud capabilities.
Scalable Storage: Allows seamless capacity increase to manage data growth effectively.
Agile Infrastructure: Provides quick access to the latest storage technology solutions.
Consumption-Based Pricing: Enables cost efficiency by paying only for used resources.

What benefits and ROI should be assessed?

Cost Efficiency: Directly align storage expenses with usage to optimize expenditure.
Business Agility: Rapid service deployment supports dynamic business demands.
Operational Simplification: Reduces complexity in storage management and operation.
Security Assurance: Strong focus on safeguarding sensitive data across environments.

In financial services and healthcare sectors, HPE GreenLake for File Storage is implemented to manage large volumes of sensitive data. Its scalability and security features provide valuable support for compliance and data protection, while the consumption-based model ensures cost control and flexibility in data handling.

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Sample Customers

ServiceNow, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport, Dominos, Man AHL

NTT Communications, Casale, Kumo

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Cloudian HyperStore vs. HPE GreenLake for File Storage