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Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs Oracle Database Backup Service 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
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
66
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Database Backup Service
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is 2.8%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Backup Service is 3.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Public Cloud Storage Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure Block Storage2.8%
Oracle Database Backup Service3.0%
Other94.2%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

Ajai Jayakumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Has supported secure file sharing and data automation with minimal setup effort
The encryption feature in Microsoft Azure Block Storage is very good, and the security is excellent. It is easy to map the storage to the virtual servers and user desktops, which is also very beneficial. I can perform automations on the data, such as moving hot data and cold data, and I can select storage based on performance. The security provided by Microsoft around Microsoft Azure Block Storage is a very good function. The replication feature in Microsoft Azure Block Storage is a very good function. The analytic capabilities of Microsoft Azure Block Storage can help optimize resources. I usually work with a third-party tool; our data analytics team uses some custom-made tools for analytics data and dashboards, so we do not use the Microsoft dashboard; we are using a third-party dashboard. It is very easy to manage Microsoft Azure Block Storage. If you have good knowledge of it, it is very easy to manage. Microsoft Azure Block Storage service is a very good, 100% reliable service. It is highly scalable, and performance-wise and reliability-wise, it does not go down. It provides 99.9% uptime without downtime, so it is a very good feature. The backup and restoration efficiency of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is good.
Hosney Osman - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solution Architect at Vodafone
Achieve high availability and security with automated tasks over a decade
While there are some disadvantages in this product, from my experience with basic use cases, daily tasks, integration, scheduling, saving, and encryption, I have not encountered significant areas for improvement. However, the addition of a GUI configuration management and administration console for all administrative tasks would be highly beneficial. It would be preferable to have the ability to perform all console, terminal, and command line operations through a GUI interface.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Microsoft Azure Block Storage is cost-effective and has multiple plans such as hot and cold storage with read and write options."
"Microsoft is currently updating a few features, such as object sizes and tiering, which were not available previously."
"The price is decent."
"We use the solution to develop SaaS platforms on Azure. We utilize various Microsoft components like block storage and databases for this purpose."
"The solution is easy to purchase and is a Microsoft product, making procurement straightforward."
"The most helpful features of Microsoft Azure Block Storage are the many use cases. Additionally, it can be locked down well and has two-factor authentication."
"Setting up Microsoft Azure Block Storage was easy."
"The data lake is invaluable. We also use Microsoft SQL in terms of structuring the data and getting into a position where it could be useful to support reporting. We Databricks for data science. We incorporated Databricks with that as well."
"From the database perspective, Oracle is the best."
"This is a product that I recommend to others who are interested in using it."
"The product works very fast. It automates a lot of operations in the background."
"I like the stability and the scalability of this product."
"The product's most valuable features are differential and cumulative backup functionality."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is stable and offers high availability, and the commands for restoration and backup processes are not complicated."
"Replication and performance tuning are valuable features."
"I am satisfied with the licensing policy and pricing of this product."
 

Cons

"The solution could use a couple of security features."
"Overall, I would rate block storage as a six out of ten."
"Uploading of data could be improved. Currently, the only way you can upload your data is by using their storage explorer. You need to use a command line to do that. Then, maybe you can go online and you can use their explorer to check to see if it's there. If they had a third-party application to handle the upload, it would be better. Many people aren't familiar with command lines for uploading data. It makes it more difficult for many users."
"We have not had the best experience with customer service and support."
"Some alternatives are cheaper and available for long trial periods before the payment."
"Technical support needs improvement."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage can improve the configuration to be more user-friendly."
"Technical support is not really excellent. It's not easy to speak with the right level of engineer directly."
"I have been working with Oracle Database Backup Service for five years, and it has already been quite an expensive and extensive experience."
"The product's technical support services need improvement in terms of response time."
"We cannot use the product with other brands."
"They should base their strategy according to the country and the regulations there, and focus more on the on-premises deployment."
"It's already fast, but still, they could improve the speed."
"The solution needs to add an archive function."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is not a cheap solution."
"The installation process is easy for me because I have performed this action hundreds of times. However, it is important to note that beginners and even some senior professionals may encounter significant difficulties during installation."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the solution’s pricing a nine out of ten and it’s cheaper than Amazon S3."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage is a pretty cheap and affordable product, so we have not seen any budget issues related to the solution in our company."
"I would rate the pricing as five out of ten."
"The price of Microsoft Azure Block Storage has a fair price. However, the price could be lower."
"The solution requires an input-output operations fee as well as pay per gigabyte of storage."
"Microsoft Azure Block Storage is an expensive solution and I pay monthly."
"The solution is affordable, and we only pay for what we use."
"The pricing for Microsoft Azure Block Storage is high because of MSA and SBA contracts, where Microsoft takes care of the security aspects, apart from the maintenance, and Microsoft has service level agreements with the customers."
"The only problem with Oracle is its pricing."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Oracle Database Backup Service a seven or eight out of ten."
"The platform is expensive."
"It's an expensive solution and is an area that needs improvement."
"The platform is expensive."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
15%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Marketing Services Firm
12%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise25
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

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?
For improvement in Microsoft Azure Block Storage, they can provide tiered level storages, maybe low-cost storages for storing archive data, but it is already there. I do not think there is much to ...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Azure Block Storage?
I am using Microsoft Azure Block Storage for file sharing, automation accounts, data storage, and archiving, and those are the main use cases.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Backup Service?
There could be room for improvement regarding Oracle Database Backup Service, from the dashboard to pricing.I would like to see more AI, better customization, and additional features in future upda...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Backup Service?
Integration of Oracle Database Backup Service usually takes just a few hours.
 

Also Known As

MS Azure Block Storage
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Sample Customers

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