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We performed a comparison between Google Cloud Storage and Microsoft Azure Object 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 Object Storage Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable features are Pub/Sub, Data Explorer, BigQuery, and Data Transfer.""The performance is good.""I have more than enough personal storage and have had no security issues.""It is easy to use.""Google Cloud Storage is highly reliable.""It's easy to use.""The most valuable features are the ease and accessibility of information.""Google Cloud Storage's most valuable feature is the native algorithms are available. Some of the algorithms are not available for the use cases that we had in Microsoft Azure. We didn't find any native algorithms and that's the reason why we decided to use the machine learning algorithms in GCP."

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"AzCopy is probably the best feature. It's a scripting app or a scripting function. Whether it's a Linux batch or a PowerShell script, you can essentially just send a file via a line of code with a specific key.""We can do data queries easily.""We have had a good experience with customer service and support.""The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is its ease of use.""It's easy to use.""Microsoft Azure Object Storage is flexible and has all the features we need.""We can easily create a storage layer in any system.""The key feature for us is the possibility to have a copy of our data and machines outside of our premises just in case of a disaster."

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Cons
"I'd like the solution to integrate better with other clouds, including the Apple cloud.""I would prefer more support for alternative operating systems like DSD. The performance could be better because sometimes there are glitches. The price could be better.""It would be better to assign storage usage to different categories, because storage capacity is cumulative, if your Google album and email are both full, you will be unable to send or receive email.""The solution should improve its security and accountability.""What would make Google Cloud Storage better is if it provided more storage.""Could be improved from a storage perspective and a cost perspective.""Having more storage space would be an improvement.""Google Cloud Storage could improve by having better integration with Microsoft Office files. When I open a Google document I would like it to be able to be opened with Microsoft. You can already open Google documents in Microsoft Office."

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"The initial setup could be more straightforward. It would be best if you had a little bit of training or an understanding of the concepts. It's important because if you don't do that, then you might end up not following the best practices. Then you will learn it the hard way by making mistakes and then know that you shouldn't have done this or that. It's better to attend workshops and take a hands-on approach.""I would like to see a reduction in pricing so that they can be more competitive.""Microsoft Azure Object Storage needs to increase its response time from 25,000 per second to 40,000 or 50,000.""The administration of the solution is not as easy as we would like it to be.""We've seen some performance issues with Azure Table storage. It's quite slow. The performance surrounding it should be improved to speed things up a bit.""I would like to have out-of-the-box connectors to make integration with other products easier.""One of the things that are currently important is consistency. To achieve this, another database called Cosmos DB is available. We want to have a similar consistency to the one in Cosmos DB but at a cheaper price.""I have no complaints about Microsoft Azure Object Storage, but maybe its market size could be more extensive, and its backup speed enhanced."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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 cost is based on the amount of traffic and we paid approximately 18 lakh Rupees ($25,000 USD) last year."
  • "For the cloud, you get charges every day if you are going to download anything, besides the cost for storage those charges are always there."
  • "The cost of this solution is high compared to others, although there are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
  • "The cost should be reduced to make it more competitive."
  • "Pricing is always confusing for all Microsoft products. For this solution, they do provide the estimates, but it is not easy to guess the exact amount that we will be billed."
  • "We have a separate package and pay extra for additional technical support."
  • "The licensing cost of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is monthly. We have two types of licenses. One is the EA enterprise license and the other is a CSP license."
  • "It has a pay-as-you-go model. So, you are only paying for what you store. It's an attractive model. You don't pay for a set; you pay for what you actually use."
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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:Our storage capacity is cheap because we have a committed discount.
    Top Answer:Microsoft Azure Object Storage needs to improve stability and cloud user interface.
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    Also Known As
    Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Azure Object Storage, MS Azure Object Storage
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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.

    REST-based object storage for unstructured data in the cloud

    • Store infrequently accessed data in a low-cost cool storage tier
    • Store frequently accessed application data in a hot storage tier
    • Stream video, audio, and other media to web, mobile, or desktop applications
    • Power big data analytics
    • Access your data more securely, both over the wire and at rest
    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
    Umbraco, Xbox, Radioshack, 343 Industries, McKesson
    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 Company25%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    University5%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Retailer10%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    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 Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Object Storage
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Object 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 Object Storage is ranked 10th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 42 reviews. Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8, while Microsoft Azure Object Storage is rated 8.0. 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 Object Storage writes "Easy to query, offers great security, and integrates well with other Microsoft applications". 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 Object Storage is most compared with Wasabi, Oracle Cloud Object Storage, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Block Storage and Zadara. See our Google Cloud Storage vs. Microsoft Azure Object Storage report.

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