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Oracle Cloud Object 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

Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
10th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Database Backup Service
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
14th
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 May 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Oracle Cloud Object Storage is 3.0%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Backup Service is 2.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Public Cloud Storage Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Cloud Object Storage3.0%
Oracle Database Backup Service2.8%
Other94.2%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

SureshKumar2 - PeerSpot reviewer
DBA Competency Manager at 4iApps
Experience significant cost savings through robust storage and seamless scalability
The usability of Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be enhanced, as retrieving data can be complicated unless one knows the correct method. For instance, when taking a backup for cloning purposes, there are specific steps that need to be followed, which many people are not aware of. This process could be simplified. The retrievability for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be made simpler through the implementation of a GUI interface to retrieve data. This would make it more user-friendly. The setup for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be more straightforward. Currently, we need to use standard formats for cURL scripts and other components.
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

"When comparing Oracle Cloud Object Storage with Azure Object Storage, Oracle Cloud Object Storage is the superior solution, with better data encryption, implementation, and performance, which is notably faster."
"We use it mostly in the cloud. It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"I am totally satisfied with it."
"The security features of Oracle Cloud Object Storage are reliable, as they have implemented security measures at each layer."
"They have good support, good development, and there are always new features we can use as providers."
"The technical support for the solution was very nice."
"The features of Oracle Cloud Object Storage that I have found the most valuable are that everything is in order and structured."
"When comparing Oracle Cloud Object Storage with Azure Object Storage, Oracle Cloud Object Storage is the superior solution, with better data encryption, implementation, and performance, which is notably faster."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is stable and offers high availability, and the commands for restoration and backup processes are not complicated."
"The backup is reliable and intuitive."
"The interface is good."
"The product's most valuable features are differential and cumulative backup functionality."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is an easy-to-use consolidation solution that's dashboard-driven."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is stable and offers high availability and the commands for restoration and backup processes are not complicated."
"I am satisfied with the licensing policy and pricing of this product."
"From the database perspective, Oracle is the best."
 

Cons

"I would like to improve the solution in terms of Data Integration and Data Flow, in addition to the user experience."
"The solution should provide more customization and the possibility of doing more manual tasks."
"Cost-wise, it is not an affordable tool if you allocate space, and try to use it some other day."
"The retrievability for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be made simpler through the implementation of a GUI interface to retrieve data."
"I could not find a load balancer in OCI similar to the support provided by Microsoft Azure and AWS."
"The first time setup for Oracle Cloud Object Storage is a little bit complex, but after implementation, there is no complexity."
"The technical support from Oracle has some room for improvement."
"The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced."
"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."
"It's already fast, but still, they could improve the speed."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
"We encounter issues while restoring differential and cumulative backups."
"Deployment is overly complex and could be streamlined."
"Pricing is an area that needs improvement. If you do a comparison with other products, it's more expensive and it stops a few customers from purchasing Oracle, especially the engineered systems that have the data and more, which are relatively expensive."
"The product's technical support services need improvement in terms of response time."
"We cannot use the product with other brands."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Cloud Object Storage might not be that expensive compared to on-premises solutions."
"We have a yearly subscription for the product."
"During the billing cycle, if I use the tool only for a day, I still need to pay you for a month."
"Disaster recovery (DR) can be expensive."
"The platform is expensive."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
"The platform is expensive."
"It's an expensive solution and is an area that needs improvement."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
The pricing for Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it is very inexpensive.
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
I would like to improve the solution in terms of Data Integration and Data Flow, in addition to the user experience.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Cloud Object Storage?
My usual use cases for Oracle Cloud Object Storage include a Data Lakehouse.
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.
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

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