Microsoft Azure Object Storage vs Rackspace Cloud Files comparison

Microsoft and Rackspace Technology are both solutions in the Public Cloud Storage Services category. Microsoft is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0, while Rackspace Technology is ranked #19. Microsoft holds a 3.3% mindshare in PCSS, compared to Rackspace Technology’s 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 88% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution.

Microsoft Azure Object Storage

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure Object Storage

Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Rackspace Cloud Files

Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services

19th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure Object Storage is 3.3%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rackspace Cloud Files is 1.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Public Cloud Storage Services Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure Object Storage	3.3%
Rackspace Cloud Files	1.7%
Other	95.0%

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Animesh.Kumar

Senior Solutions Architect at Think Power Solutions

Customer improves data management with enhanced storage and enjoys challenge of optimizing performance

Microsoft Azure Object Storage can be improved in terms of performance. When using Data Lakes for analytics and frequently pulling data from our source database to Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, there should be faster methods to download large data from Microsoft Azure Storage Blob to different locations. I did not receive much support in addressing this issue.

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Top Industries

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Marketing Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	21

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Object Storage?

The layout of Microsoft is professional.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Object Storage?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is very good.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure Object Storage?

The customer support for Microsoft Azure Object Storage is not good. If a good engineer is assigned, then it functions well. However, every time we are doing troubleshooting, it is not Microsoft.

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Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Azure Object Storage, MS Azure Object Storage

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Overview

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

Microsoft

Cloud Files provides online object storage for files and media, delivering them globally at blazing speeds over a worldwide content delivery network (CDN). You can store as many files as you want—even very large files.

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Sample Customers

Umbraco, Xbox, Radioshack, 343 Industries, McKesson

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