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We performed a comparison between Google Cloud Storage and Microsoft Azure Block 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 Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Block Storage Report (Updated: March 2024).
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"The solution is very flexible.""It is easy to use.""Google Cloud Storage performs well and it's easy to use.""Google Cloud Storage's most valuable features are that it's easy to use and navigate, and it's not expensive.""The solution is easy to use.""The most valuable features are stability and ease of use.""Google Cloud Storage is easy to use, and it's free. I also enjoy the speed I am able to share with family across the globe. The storage is synced.""The most valuable feature is the cryptographic technology."

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"What I like best about Microsoft Azure Block Storage is the accessibility because it's very easy for me to access it. You'll find different resources and documentation about the tool if you need to learn how to start.""It's easy to deploy, easy to scale up, and pay-as-you-go.""The most valuable features of this solution are the ease with which you connect and use it.""The product is very easy to use.""The price is decent. I rate Azure Block Storage eight out of 10 for affordability.""The solution has a valuable gearing feature.""It is easy to integrate with applications.""The solution is stable."

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Cons
"I would like more storage available.""Google Cloud Storage could improve the integrations in a way Microsoft Azure is going about it. For Data Lake integrations, Microsoft Azure has a bunch of native pipelines available. All Google needs to do is add the same set or maybe even improve on the sets that they have. All the analytics, including the Data Lake, would then be able to sit in Google Cloud Storage.""It could be made even more secure and allow for more storage.""The solution could always be more user-friendly.""An area for improvement is that when you share with others, they can see all your folders instead of just those you share. Only the folders you specifically share should be visible.""Google Cloud Storage could be improved by increasing the drive capacity.""Google Cloud Storage could improve by being more user-friendly.""User management could be better. It's complicated process to delete users and maintain the structure of documents created by deleted users."

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"Microsoft Azure Block Storage's stability needs improvement.""The cost of the solution has room for improvement. Microsoft Azure Block Storage is priced higher than alternative solutions.""The user interface is very difficult.""Data gathering features could be improved.""We need to do versioning each and every time, that is, check-in and check-out. If a person forgets to do that, then there could be an issue in the replacement of that particular object in the storage. It will be great if it can be automatically managed.""The initial setup of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is more complex than Google Drive, but it is still not too difficult.""The implementation can be quite technical.""There should be a discount on Block Storage for people who use it more often."

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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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  • "The solution is affordable, and we only pay for what we use."
  • "For the first 50DB, they cost around $50. It's an open solution for everybody. Anybody can go to the Microsoft website and they can get the pricing for it. But the first 50GB of data is a default rate and then it increases for the next 500GB or something like that. It is a pay as you go solution. The more you use, the more you pay. That's normally how you pay for any cloud solutions."
  • "In terms of pricing, Azure is quite cheaper than AWS. However, I have recently read that Oracle Cloud Generation 2 storage is quite cheaper than Azure. I haven't used it yet. We need to look at a customer's requirements, and, based on that, we can suggest the storage. You can save at least 20% with Azure as compared to AWS, which is quite costly."
  • "Azure Block Storage is higher priced than its competitors."
  • "We pay around $300 to $400 a month for some scenarios where consumption is limited. However, going forward, we're seeing the likelihood of the cost coming to around $2,000 as consumption rises."
  • "The price of Microsoft Azure Block Storage could be less expensive."
  • "The cost is very low. The cost is something like $0.01 to $0.50 per gig. It's pay per use. We have a yearly license."
  • "The price of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is less expensive than other solutions on the market, such as Cloud Storage from GCP."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:The product’s security features are valuable.
    Top Answer:The user interface is very difficult. It is not user-friendly. We need time to understand the product and create a container. It would be nice if the user interface were made simpler. The… more »
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    Overview

    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.

    Massively scalable cloud storage for your applications

    Store and help protect your data. Get durable, highly available data storage across the globe and pay only for what you use.

    Sample Customers
    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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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company26%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization63%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Retailer5%
    Comms Service Provider3%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Retailer14%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Non Tech Company10%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise25%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise67%
    Large Enterprise23%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
    Buyer's Guide
    Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Block Storage
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Block Storage and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Google Cloud Storage is ranked 4th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 66 reviews while Microsoft Azure Block Storage is ranked 8th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 51 reviews. Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8, while Microsoft Azure Block Storage is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Azure Block Storage writes "Straightforward to set up and reliable with good features on offer". Google Cloud Storage is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Google Workspace and Microsoft Azure File Storage, whereas Microsoft Azure Block Storage is most compared with Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store), Rackspace Cloud Block Storage, Amazon S3 Glacier, Wasabi and Microsoft Azure Object Storage. See our Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Block Storage report.

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