Oracle ZFS vs Panzura CloudFS comparison

Oracle and Panzura are both solutions in the File System Software category. Oracle is ranked #6, while Panzura is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. Oracle holds a 9.4% mindshare in FSS, compared to Panzura’s 16.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Panzura users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 12, 2025

Panzura CloudFS and Oracle ZFS compete in data storage solutions, with Panzura leading in cloud integration and Oracle excelling in on-premises capabilities.

Features: Panzura CloudFS provides seamless cloud integration, real-time file collaboration, and global file locking, ideal for distributed teams. Oracle ZFS is noted for superior data compression, encryption, and high-performance storage for large-scale data environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Panzura CloudFS offers straightforward cloud-based deployment, facilitating easy implementation without significant infrastructure changes, supported by efficient customer service. Oracle ZFS requires more complex deployment due to hardware needs, supported by strong enterprise-level customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Panzura CloudFS presents a competitive pricing model with lower initial setup costs, enabling quicker ROI by reducing hardware expenditures. Oracle ZFS involves higher upfront costs but offers long-term investment benefits through scalability, yielding significant ROI for extensive data requirements.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle ZFS

Ranking in File System Software

6th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Panzura CloudFS

Ranking in File System Software

4th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NAS (11th), Cloud Storage (13th), Cloud Storage Gateways (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the File System Software category, the mindshare of Oracle ZFS is 9.4%, down from 13.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Panzura CloudFS is 16.0%, up from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Rajesh Sudini

Associate Director at Optum

Enterprise storage system that offers consistent stability and data security

The replication capability and data security have been the most valuable features When retrieving data from the replication of remote sites, it does not give you immediate results. The RPO and RTO rates could be improved. We have been using this solution for three and a half years. This is a…

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Andy Knauf

CIO at Mead and Hunt, Inc.

Reliable file management and disaster recovery with minimal overwrites

For me, it is the stability aspect. It is a lot more stable now than it ever has been, but just keeping that stability is important. Previously, a new update would come out, and there might be something wrong with it, or it may not sync up as well as it should, or it may cause something to lose access to the server. We have had some problems in the past, but in the last couple of years, we have not had any issues like we had early on. There could be a slightly better dashboard or a better pane of glass. When something goes wrong somewhere, there should be a little bit better alerting with issues before they become a big problem.

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

Pros

"The replication capability and data security have been the most valuable features."

"It is not necessarily for the fastest storage or cluster storage, but just for pure storage, it's really hard to beat. It's just been around as long as anything else."

"Oracle ZFS is very fast and it is efficient. It has outperformed any hardware array controller that I've ever come across. With Oracle ZFS on my NAS, which is running five, four terabyte drives, when I've had a drive failure and changed one out, it'll rebuild that array in two hours, or maybe less. When you think you're rebuilding almost four terabytes of data redundancy, that's pretty good using an old AMD Turion hardware, that's nothing to complain about."

"The core function of Panzura CloudFS, with its synchronizing of files across multiple servers, provides us with a much more efficient workflow for our production staff."

"What I appreciate most about Panzura CloudFS is that it really solves the problem we had when we moved all our server workloads to Azure, reducing our on-prem data center footprint sizably."

"Primarily, it is the way Panzura CloudFS handles the file locks and the way these filers, along with the authoritative copy of all our data, which is about 27 terabytes located in an AWS bucket in the cloud, operate."

"Its most valuable features are the collaboration, the file snapshots, and the data protection the solution provides."

"Panzura has not increased its data storage costs."

"The main thing in Panzura is that there are three key components: PanFS, NAS, and collaboration. These are strong features, and a big benefit is that you can access everything from anywhere."

"Panzura is a hundred percent better than what we had before."

"It is a very solid product. We keep all of our older files on their system. It is easy to restore if a file gets deleted. We have good disaster recovery. It is very reliable and very quick, and we do not have files that get overwritten because it locks the file."

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Cons

"ZFS is great for just mass storage, but if you're trying to make fast storage – something like a SAN-type delivery network where you wanted to do any type of RAM disc over the network – it falls flat. ZFS does not do that. It is kind of limiting."

"Oracle ZFS does what I've asked it to do, and it has done it very efficiently. The only time I'm running into issues is with Proxmox. If I run ZFS drives, I find my RAM usage is very high. However, I don't have that problem with the TrueNAS system, where I'm running an old N36 Turion with four gigabytes of RAM, and that's running 24/7. There have been no issues with such a low-powered environment there, it works fine, but with Proxmox it seems to go slow."

"When retrieving data from the replication of remote sites, it does not give you immediate results. The RPO and RTO rates could be improved."

"Master Snapshot feature is the only exceptional feature, but the rest of the features are similar to other storage solutions."

"One area for improvement regarding Panzura CloudFS is moving away from on-prem or local Active Directory. We're exploring a transition to Azure AD or Entra ID, aiming to keep the product functional without heavy reliance on the local Active Directory."

"It would be nice if Panzura offered data in increments instead of 25 terabytes per license."

"It has not reduced the data storage cost."

"There could be a slightly better dashboard or a better pane of glass. When something goes wrong somewhere, there should be a little bit better alerting with issues before they become a big problem."

"There are a few file types that do not work well with Panzura CloudFS."

"It should be easy for people not on the network to connect and access their files."

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"It is not bad. It is like everything else. Pricing has gone up quite over the last couple of years, but everybody's pricing has gone up. For what they deliver, it is right in line with what everybody else has."

"The solution's pricing is on the expensive side."

"The pricing seems high on certain products and features, such as the audit feature of Panzura Data Services. They should consider more attractive pricing for companies of our size. The renewals are yearly, but the pricing is a little high for us."

"It's competitive. I don't know what competitors are charging, but they have been very transparent, which is nice, and we've negotiated to avoid percentage increases."

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11%

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14%

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Also Known As

ZFS

Panzura Freedom

Overview

Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance delivers leading performance and superior efficiency in enterprise-class network-attached storage (NAS) environments, accelerating business functions, and reducing complexity. This first application-engineered storage system provides unique integration points with Oracle Database which automate storage tuning and data lifecycle management, reduce capacity requirements, and lower TCO.

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Panzura CloudFS connects data across a distributed network, offering an efficient solution for file storage and management in a cloud environment.

Designed for businesses needing robust data management, Panzura CloudFS enables seamless access and high availability by providing advanced capabilities for distributed file systems. This technology ensures collaboration and data consistency across multiple locations, optimizing enterprise storage strategies and enhancing data governance and compliance. Effective in reducing latency and operational complexity, it addresses the demands of global enterprises seeking scalable and reliable cloud file services.

What are the key features of Panzura CloudFS?

Global File System: Offers a unified view of file storage across multiple sites.
Data Consolidation: Merges various data silos into a single, cohesive storage network.
Security and Compliance: Ensures data protection with built-in encryption and compliance features.
High Availability: Provides continuous access to data with fault-tolerant architecture.
Quick Deployment: Enables rapid integration into existing infrastructure with minimal downtime.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost Reduction: Minimizes data storage costs through efficient use of cloud storage.
Improved Collaboration: Facilitates real-time file access and sharing across geographies.
Scalability: Supports growing data needs without significant infrastructure investment.
Enhanced Productivity: Reduces operational inefficiencies with streamlined data management.
Security Enhancements: Protects critical data assets with advanced security measures.

Panzura CloudFS finds applications in sectors such as finance, healthcare, and media, where data integrity and accessibility are critical. Financial institutions benefit from secure and synchronized data access, while healthcare providers utilize it for managing patient data across locations. The media industry leverages its capabilities for collaboration and efficient media file handling worldwide.

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Sample Customers

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Hospital AlemÊo Oswaldo Cruz, DB Schenker Rail, Asia Commercial Bank, First Alliance Bank Zambia Limited, Ricoh Company Ltd., CyberSolutions Inc., NARA INSTITUTE of SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY, SunGard Availability Services, B&H PhotoVideo,

Petrofac, Komatsu, HCA Healthcare, Vanguard, Disney, Pokemon, US Department of Justice, Gensler, Fluor, AFRY, Milwaukee Tool, Navy Federal Credit Union, TechTarget

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