NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs Silk Platform comparison

NetApp and Silk are both solutions in the Cloud Software Defined Storage category. NetApp is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.3, while Silk is ranked #8. NetApp holds a 22.9% mindshare in CSDS, compared to Silk’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution.

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

Ranking in Cloud Storage

5th

Ranking in Cloud Software Defined Storage

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (2nd), Cloud Backup (30th), Public Cloud Storage Services (12th)

Silk Platform

Ranking in Cloud Storage

48th

Ranking in Cloud Software Defined Storage

8th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Cloud Software Defined Storage category, the mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 22.9%, down from 28.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Silk Platform is 2.4%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Software Defined Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP	22.9%
Silk Platform	2.4%
Other	74.7%

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Punit Waghela

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

Offers advanced features with notable emphasis on innovation

The best features of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP include deduplication, compaction, and autonomous ransomware technology that native cloud storage solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud do not support. Moreover, NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP allows the use of multiple protocols including NFS, CIFS, and iSCSI, whereas native options may only support NFS and iSCSI. Customers already using on-premises NetApp storage such as FAS, AFF, or ASA can experience the same functionality on the cloud with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, which adds significant value. For data protection, customers can take advantage of the Snapshot technology available with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP. This technology facilitates data recovery by allowing snapshots to be stored either on the same storage or on a disaster recovery (DR) storage. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP helps us to take snapshots and store them on the same storage, with options for migration or replication of those snapshots to different storage, including on-premises DR storage or other cloud storage, providing excellent disaster recovery capabilities.

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

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Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	53

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is actually quite reasonable in price compared to other native cloud storage options. For example, a customer using 100 TB of AWS storage would not benefit from deduplica...

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What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

It would be nice to see technology supporting the Elastic Fabric Adapter on Amazon AWS, therefore getting RDMA technology for more low-latency connections.

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Also Known As

ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO

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Overview

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is an efficient storage management solution for managing and storing data in the cloud. It offers seamless integration with cloud providers, advanced data replication capabilities, and high data protection. With reliable performance, it is ideal for industries like healthcare and finance.

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Silk fuels AI innovation by offering seamless integration of high-performance cloud storage into AI workflows. This enhances real-time access to production data while ensuring performance and control in the cloud.

Silk empowers organizations by unlocking the potential of public cloud services through agile data delivery. Its capability to integrate high-performance storage without duplicating data allows for flexibility in leveraging production data for Generative AI, backed by over 20 technology patents. Headquartered near Boston, MA, Silk offers a strategic approach to cloud storage, making it an ideal choice for enhancing AI-driven initiatives.

What are Silk Platform's most valuable features?

High-Performance Storage: Integrates seamlessly with AI workflows, ensuring real-time data access.
Agile Data Delivery: Facilitates flexibility by eliminating the need to replicate production data.
Patent-Backed Technology: Over 20 technology patents supporting its innovative storage solutions.

Why should Silk Platform be on your review list?

Innovation Enhancement: Boosts AI innovation by integrating storage with AI workflows.
Performance & Reliability: Offers consistent access and uptime within the cloud.
Real-Time Data Access: Enables rapid data availability for improved decision-making.

Silk finds applications across industries requiring rapid AI advancements and data management. It is particularly beneficial for enterprises that prioritize leveraging real-time production data without compromising on speed and agility within their cloud infrastructure.

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Sample Customers

1. Accenture 2. Acer 3. Adidas 4. Aetna 5. AIG 6. Apple 7. Bank of America 8. Barclays 9. Bayer 10. Berkshire Hathaway 11. BNP Paribas 12. Cisco 13. Coca-Cola 14. Comcast 15.ConocoPhillips 16. CVS Health 17. Dell 18. Deutsche Bank 19. eBay 20. Eli Lilly 21. FedEx 22. Ford 23. Freescale Semiconductor 24. General Electric 25. Google 26. Honeywell 27. IBM 28. Intel 29. Intuit 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. KeyCorp 33. Liberty Mutual 34. L'Oréal 35. Mastercard

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