Google Workspace vs Panzura CloudFS comparison

Google and Panzura are both solutions in the Cloud Storage category. Google is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3, while Panzura is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.4. Google holds a 3.0% mindshare in CS, compared to Panzura’s 5.8% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Panzura users who would recommend it.

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95% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 18, 2025

Panzura CloudFS and Google Workspace compete in the cloud solutions market with Panzura CloudFS excelling in data management and hybrid cloud collaboration, while Google Workspace leads in integration and productivity tools.

Features: Panzura CloudFS offers high-performance file services, version control, and hybrid cloud benefits crucial for enterprises with complex data demands. Google Workspace provides integrated productivity tools like Gmail, Google Drive, and Docs, facilitating easy information sharing and collaboration.

Room for Improvement: Panzura CloudFS can improve in user interface intuitiveness, increasing third-party integrations, and further automating routine tasks. Google Workspace might enhance offline capabilities, expand support for more enterprise-specific features, and improve user training resources.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Panzura CloudFS supports a flexible deployment model emphasizing technical support for hybrid cloud environments. Google Workspace is recognized for its fast deployment and accessible community resources, offering self-service solutions that cater to varying business requirements.

Pricing and ROI: Panzura CloudFS offers competitive setup costs with a focus on cost efficiency in data management and storage. Google Workspace provides a scalable pricing structure that adjusts to business size while enhancing ROI through comprehensive tools. Despite Panzura’s pricing advantage, Google Workspace offers long-term value through its extensive toolset.

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Workspace

Ranking in Cloud Storage

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

102

Ranking in other categories

Email Applications (1st), Wireless Email (2nd), Content Collaboration Platforms (4th)

Panzura CloudFS

Ranking in Cloud Storage

12th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

File System Software (3rd), NAS (10th), Cloud Storage Gateways (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Cloud Storage category, the mindshare of Google Workspace is 3.0%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Panzura CloudFS is 5.8%, up from 5.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Sunil-Nair

IT Manager at Universal Carpets & Rugs

Email collaboration and accessibility have improved team productivity

The valuable features include the email service, email updates, and Google Drive. People are given email access to Google Drive. The team can share manual files and work accordingly. They can access different teams from anywhere, collectively putting files, sharing them, and managing them. Additionally, the manufacturing product does not require any downgrades. It works fine and continuously for the last three or four years. Users can access their emails from anywhere in their browser without a laptop or can directly access from Gmail. This is helpful for salespeople.

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Roger Clark

I.T. Infrastructure Manager at Thompson Engineering

Handles file locks effectively enabling seamless remote collaboration in global teams

It has not reduced the data storage cost. We have been trying to come up with a plan internally to archive project data at a certain time frame. However, our data continues to grow, so at the point of 25 terabytes, we had to buy another 25 terabytes license to exceed that threshold. It would have been nice if they had offered them in increments, of 5, 10, 15, or 20 terabytes than having to get a whole chunk of 25 terabytes again for licensing purposes, which is a little costly. It would be nice if Panzura offered data in increments instead of 25 terabytes per license. They have done a pretty good job of development from the point of offering new products. Pricing seems to be high for certain things, such as the audit feature of Panzura Data Services. It would be nice to see who deleted that 100 gig of data out there. They should make the pricing plan more attractive for a company of our size. We have almost 700 employees over the southeast from Texas to Florida and up to Tennessee, so we are a pretty big region.

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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

"G Suite Enterprise is scalable."

"G Suite Enterprise is user-friendly, and the technical toolkits and other information are on the website. Additionally, the technical documents are comprehensive."

"It's more open than Microsoft and easy to use."

"Reduces IT spend, freeing up cash for other areas: sales, marketing, recruitment, etc."

"Users can work anywhere with an internet connection."

"Google Chat is the most valuable feature of the solution."

"A complete integrated environment for our business. I get Google docs, Gmail, online space, and calendar where I can easily perform all documentation, storage, and communications online."

"Everything is synchronized across every single device you use to access G Suite. That is why we like it."

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"Primarily, it is the way Panzura CloudFS handles the file locks and the way these filers, along with the authoritative copy of all our data, which is about 27 terabytes located in an AWS bucket in the cloud, operate."

"What I appreciate most about Panzura CloudFS is that it really solves the problem we had when we moved all our server workloads to Azure, reducing our on-prem data center footprint sizably. We don't have to maintain a huge on-prem storage array, which is nice. It just works, and we haven't had any issues this whole time."

"The assistance of support has been excellent."

"For instance, if I'm in India but need to access data in China or Spain, it simplifies the process and enhances collaboration."

"Panzura CloudFS has helped to increase the network resilience by 100%."

"It is a very solid product. We keep all of our older files on their system. It is easy to restore if a file gets deleted. We have good disaster recovery. It is very reliable and very quick, and we do not have files that get overwritten because it locks the file."

"Its most valuable features are the collaboration, the file snapshots, and the data protection the solution provides."

"Panzura CloudFS has helped to increase the network resilience by 100%."

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Cons

"The solution could always be more secure, although that doesn't affect me so much."

"In Google Meet, there is no feature for recording a meeting. It should have a feature for recording."

"G-Suite is excellent for what we're trying to do, but it could use some extra features. For example, it would be helpful if we had a seamless way to convert Excel macros to Google Sheets."

"I find the price high for the full suite features. Compared to Exchange Online, the price might not be too high, but you cannot choose only one functionality. When you buy Google Workspace, you have to get everything, including file storage and communication tools, which I don't use."

"What needs improvement in Google Workspace is the Google Drive app, in particular, making the process of finding the shared and most used files and folders easier. The first time you get an invite to view a file or folder in Google Drive and you view that folder or file, it's pretty easy, but the next time you try to access it again, sometimes, it's a bit difficult to find what was shared with you. An additional feature I'd like to see in Google Workspace is the option to un-send messages in Gmail. Microsoft has a message recall feature, and this isn't available in Gmail, so it's the feature I'd like to be added to Gmail."

"It takes a long time to import the data from G Suite into another platform."

"And I think Google Translate could add more features. For example, it could be integrated when typing in a document or a web browser like Grammarly."

"Integration with Microsoft Outlook could be improved. The new integration was implemented last September, and we are facing some issues with OAuth 2.0 authentication."

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"There are a few file types that do not work well with Panzura CloudFS."

"In terms of improvements for Panzura CloudFS, I would like to see the Edge feature."

"Previously, a new update would come out, and there might be something wrong with it, or it may not sync up as well as it should, or it may cause something to lose access to the server."

"It is a little costly. The NFS service needs development. While Windows and SMB are effective, the NFS service shows some lag, making it a pain point for our many clients who use Linux devices."

"One area for improvement regarding Panzura CloudFS is moving away from on-prem or local Active Directory. We're exploring a transition to Azure AD or Entra ID, aiming to keep the product functional without heavy reliance on the local Active Directory."

"There are a few file types that do not work well with Panzura CloudFS. Specifically, the GIS data formats, such as a geo database, have been found better kept outside of Panzura CloudFS."

"There could be a slightly better dashboard or a better pane of glass. When something goes wrong somewhere, there should be a little bit better alerting with issues before they become a big problem."

"Master Snapshot feature is the only exceptional feature, but the rest of the features are similar to other storage solutions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's low in cost as compared to Office 365. There is an annual licensing cost."

"We pay on yearly basis."

"It's cheaper to run a couple of users in a Google platform than what it would be with Microsoft Exchange."

"The pricing is very high, although I cannot tell if this is the result of the Indian vendors artificially inflating it."

"2,500 Rupees per month per user."

"There are several areas where a G Suite implementation can reduce costs: lower license fees than some competing products, reduced hardware, and IT support costs."

"There are benefits that can provide a competitive advantage, e.g., improved productivity (with appropriate training), increased collaboration (with correct use of tools), flexible working - work from home or remote locations, easy to scale - fast onboarding of new employees, and ability to add and remove licenses, as required."

"You pay for Google Workspace based on your usage and the apps you use, but in my case, it's free, but if I used it a lot more, I'd probably need to pay. 15GB is enough for me, but I see myself upgrading and paying the additional charges for more storage regularly."

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"It's competitive. I don't know what competitors are charging, but they have been very transparent, which is nice, and we've negotiated to avoid percentage increases."

"Overall, it is quite costly compared to NetApp and similar solutions."

"The solution's pricing is on the expensive side."

"The pricing seems high on certain products and features, such as the audit feature of Panzura Data Services. They should consider more attractive pricing for companies of our size. The renewals are yearly, but the pricing is a little high for us."

"It is not bad. It is like everything else. Pricing has gone up quite over the last couple of years, but everybody's pricing has gone up. For what they deliver, it is right in line with what everybody else has."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

15%

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Workspace?

Easy-to-build forms are allowing me to get feedback and information from my internal teams as well as from the customers very efficiently with the result data in structured manner.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Workspace?

The pricing for Google Workspace is moderate. I would rate it a five out of ten, indicating it is neither cheap nor expensive. The current cost is approximately seven to ten euros per user per mont...

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What needs improvement with Google Workspace?

I do not have any major suggestions for improvement. However, while the security functionalities are similar to those in competitors like Active Directory, they could be optimized for stronger secu...

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What are the products that Panzura provides?

Panzura offers four main products: CloudFS, data services, smart apps, and global services. They call this "all-in-one solution" and it's for end-to-end cloud data management. Why is it called that...

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What kind of industries does Panzura serve?

Hello, I think businesses from all industries that have their data on a cloud can benefit from Panzura. Especially if you have offices in various locations or your employees are working from home a...

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Why was Panzura acquired? Is the acquisition going to cause a change?

I think Panzura may change in a positive direction now that it's been bought by Profile Capital. That's a very big investment company for technology businesses and I think it's an opportunity for ...

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

G-Suite Enterprise, G-Suite, Google Apps for Business, G Suite Basic, G Suite Business, G-Suite Basic, G-Suite Business, Google Vault

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Overview

Similar to G Suite, all Google Workspace plans provide a custom email for your business and include collaboration tools like Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Sites, and more.

As we’ve evolved G Suite into a more integrated experience across our communication and collaboration tools, we’ve rebranded to Google Workspace to more accurately represent the product vision.

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Panzura CloudFS connects data across a distributed network, offering an efficient solution for file storage and management in a cloud environment.

Designed for businesses needing robust data management, Panzura CloudFS enables seamless access and high availability by providing advanced capabilities for distributed file systems. This technology ensures collaboration and data consistency across multiple locations, optimizing enterprise storage strategies and enhancing data governance and compliance. Effective in reducing latency and operational complexity, it addresses the demands of global enterprises seeking scalable and reliable cloud file services.

What are the key features of Panzura CloudFS?

Global File System: Offers a unified view of file storage across multiple sites.
Data Consolidation: Merges various data silos into a single, cohesive storage network.
Security and Compliance: Ensures data protection with built-in encryption and compliance features.
High Availability: Provides continuous access to data with fault-tolerant architecture.
Quick Deployment: Enables rapid integration into existing infrastructure with minimal downtime.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost Reduction: Minimizes data storage costs through efficient use of cloud storage.
Improved Collaboration: Facilitates real-time file access and sharing across geographies.
Scalability: Supports growing data needs without significant infrastructure investment.
Enhanced Productivity: Reduces operational inefficiencies with streamlined data management.
Security Enhancements: Protects critical data assets with advanced security measures.

Panzura CloudFS finds applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and media, where data integrity and accessibility are critical. Financial institutions benefit from secure and synchronized data access, while healthcare providers utilize it for managing patient data across locations. The media industry leverages its capabilities for collaboration and efficient media file handling worldwide.

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Sample Customers

There are over five million businesses that use Google Apps for Business worldwide. Some key customers include The Roche Group, National Geographic, American Red Cross, City of Los Angeles, Flight Centre, and Konica Minolta.

Petrofac, Komatsu, HCA Healthcare, Vanguard, Disney, Pokemon, US Department of Justice, Gensler, Fluor, AFRY, Milwaukee Tool, Navy Federal Credit Union, TechTarget

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