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We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure Block Storage and Wasabi 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 Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs. Wasabi Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The initial setup for the production areas was on premise, which is very simple.""It can be deployed independently and supports every kind of deployment.""The tool is most valuable for scenarios involving logs and monitoring. For example, logs are generated when using services like Front Door.""The most valuable features of Microsoft Azure Block Storage are it stores different types of data traditional data and connectivity through FTP. Additionally, we do not need a high-speed fetching system for operations and filesharing works well for us.""The tier feature in V2 is the most valuable feature of this solution. It enables you to move your storage from hot tier to cold tier into archive tier.""This is a very stable solution.""The stability seems to be very reliable.""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."

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"The initial setup is straightforward.""Basically, I set Wasabi up and forget it. I'll monitor it every once in a while just to make sure that it's working correctly.""The most valuable feature of Wasabi is its cost.""Wasabi is an easy-to-use solution.""The tool is very user-friendly.""We can store our videos on hot storage, allowing immediate access to them.""The most valuable feature of Wasabi is the backups."

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Cons
"It has been a couple of years since I contacted support. However, at that time, it was difficult to get someone on the call even though it was an issue of high severity.""The support response time could be quicker.""There have been problems with integration, but it's getting better.""The solution's downside is related to its documentation, which I believe can be difficult to navigate because it is hidden between or within other pages of the product's manual.""It is also costly and not cheap compared to Internet-based networks.""The initial setup of Microsoft Azure Block Storage is more complex than Google Drive, but it is still not too difficult.""The product is not as stable as we would like it to be.""They could create more readability of files."

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"I don't have enough experience to understand the nuances of where they might improve.""The scalability could be improved.""The solution must allow the extension of the retention period.""The solution’s user reporting could be improved.""Having the ability to upload and download data using third-party apps such as Mega which can sync to the desktop would be excellent.""Setting up users on the appliance should be improved.""The scalability could improve."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "I can only tell you that Wasabi costs about half what Amazon Web Services is charging. Now, the cost per month is a more difficult question. That varies depending on the capacity, the services you're employing, and that type of thing."
  • "Wasabi is a cost-effective solution for data storage, priced at just under six dollars per terabyte."
  • "The price of the solution is inexpensive."
  • "Wasabi has better pricing than Nutanix."
  • "Wasabi is a cheap solution, and users have to pay for a monthly license."
  • "The tool’s price is very reasonable."
  • "The price is reasonable."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:The tool is very user-friendly.
    Top Answer:We can reserve capacities based on our usage expectations for two to three years. We can pay for it annually. It is quite easy for the organization. The pricing model is quite affordable. The price is… more »
    Top Answer:The solution must allow the extension of the retention period. Depending on the use case, the retention period can hamper us. We understand the importance of the retention period when we compare it to… more »
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    Overview

    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.

    Wasabi makes saving data simple, affordable, fast and secure. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage removes the complicated decision of where, how and whether to save your data, and empowers you to transform your business and organization through cost savings and disruptive speed and performance.

    Sample Customers
    Mazda, BlinkBox, Rakuten Showtime, Xbox One, Serko, ChronoDrive
    FileShadow, Ivy League Schools, Russell Sage Colleges, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, MayStreet
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government8%
    Construction Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
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    Small Business88%
    Large Enterprise13%
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    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise49%
    Buyer's Guide
    Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs. Wasabi
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs. Wasabi and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Microsoft Azure Block Storage is ranked 8th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 56 reviews while Wasabi is ranked 11th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 7 reviews. Microsoft Azure Block Storage is rated 8.0, while Wasabi is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure Block Storage writes "Straightforward to set up and reliable with good features on offer". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Wasabi writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used to move local backups to the cloud". Microsoft Azure Block Storage is most compared with Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store), Rackspace Cloud Block Storage, Amazon S3 Glacier, Azure NetApp Files and Zadara, whereas Wasabi is most compared with Microsoft Azure File Storage, Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Google Cloud Storage Nearline. See our Microsoft Azure Block Storage vs. Wasabi report.

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