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Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs Oracle Cloud Object Storage comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 1, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure Block Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
12th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is 0.9%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Cloud Object Storage is 4.0%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

MatsHagberg Olsson2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Empowers secure data management with affordable tools and minimal hassle
The most valuable feature is that it's very affordable in comparison to competitors. The absolute best feature is the Azure Storage Explorer tool. The tool allows me to download to my device, control access, and manage data with ease. Additionally, the joint use of Azure portal further facilitates management depending on my location.
PriyankShrivastava - PeerSpot reviewer
A workhorse that enables high availability but support has room for improvement
There is always room for improvement. When a product is marketed, many claims are made, but in reality, it does not always perform as expected. The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced. The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable part of Microsoft Azure is its scalability and availability, which make it easy to work with."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage is an easy-to-use tool as it has a lot of APIs and libraries, making it a very easy product to get started with for a user."
"The ability to increase and scale out is really easy."
"I am quite happy with it. I would definitely recommend Azure Block Storage to other users."
"Its integration is very easy."
"It can scale."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is the backing up of files."
"It has easy versioning. The versioning is amenable to any changes. It also has great security. It can only be accessed through an API, and only the requested users can access it. It is optimized for data lakes and comprehensive data management."
"The most valuable features of the tool are scalability and security."
"We use it mostly in the cloud. It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use."
"One key feature is that you can make buckets private, requiring pre-authentication and using a specific URL for access. Additionally, the buckets are encrypted by default. The flexibility of public or private buckets and how you grant access are vital security features."
"I am totally satisfied with it."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage is valuable for storing unstructured data, such as text documents and word documents."
"The technical support for the solution was very nice."
 

Cons

"The cache issue needs to be addressed to ensure that the correct file is downloaded, especially when it's done manually into the local storage."
"The performance could be improved, but all the services in the cloud are improved every week."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage could improve by allowing the switching of the hot tier to the cold tier."
"The cost of the solution has room for improvement. Microsoft Azure Block Storage is priced higher than alternative solutions."
"The scalability of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"They could create more readability of files."
"The integrations right now are limited, however, we are hopeful this will improve as the cloud continues to develop."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage should improve its stability."
"The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response."
"Sometimes, there are glitches with applying policies. Even when the policy is correct, it might not work consistently. We need to troubleshoot to see if it's a user error or if the policy itself needs adjustment. It usually works after refreshing, but that inconsistency is a minor complexity."
"The solution should provide more customization and the possibility of doing more manual tasks."
"The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage needs to have an additional bucket for security."
"The first time setup for Oracle Cloud Object Storage is a little bit complex, but after implementation, there is no complexity."
"I could not find a load balancer in OCI similar to the support provided by Microsoft Azure and AWS."
"Cost-wise, it is not an affordable tool if you allocate space, and try to use it some other day."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the pricing as five out of ten."
"The storage part costs us $223. That's on a monthly basis for 20TB of data storage."
"The price of Microsoft Azure Block Storage has a fair price. However, the price could be lower."
"The price of Microsoft Azure Block Storage could be less expensive."
"Azure Block Storage is higher priced than its competitors."
"The cost of procuring storage depends on the customer's license availability."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage is expensive. Its licensing costs are monthly."
"The price of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is expensive. They should provide a more efficient cost."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage might not be that expensive compared to on-premises solutions."
"Disaster recovery (DR) can be expensive."
"During the billing cycle, if I use the tool only for a day, I still need to pay you for a month."
"We have a yearly subscription for the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
University
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Block Storage?
We use the solution to develop SaaS platforms on Azure. We utilize various Microsoft components like block storage and databases for this purpose.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Block Storage?
Our experience with pricing has been positive. The budget for Microsoft Azure services has been within expectations for the last couple of months. The cost for Azure Data Factory ( /products/azure-...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Block Storage?
We encountered an issue where enabling SFTP on Microsoft Azure Block Storage didn’t allow us to get the IP address, as Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ) doesn’t support it. We had to set ...
What do you like most about Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
It is an expensive product. We do not use a monthly plan; instead, we opt for a quarterly or semi-annual licensing model, which we negotiate.
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
There is always room for improvement. When a product is marketed, many claims are made, but in reality, it does not always perform as expected. The usability and real-time capabilities could be enh...
 

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Sample Customers

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