Nasuni Reviews

Name: Nasuni
Brand: Nasuni
Rating: 4.4 (36 reviews)

4.4 out of 5

36 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is Nasuni?

Nasuni is a file data services enterprise focused on assisting firms with their digital transformation, global expansion, and information awareness. The Nasuni File Data Platform is a suite of cloud-based services designed to enhance user productivity, ensure business continuity, provide data intelligence, offer cloud options, and simplify global infrastructure. This platform and its auxiliary services are projected to replace conventional file infrastructure such as network attached storage (NAS), backup, and Disaster Recovery (DR), with an expandable cloud-scale solution. By storing file data in scalable cloud object storage from multiple providers, Nasuni positions itself as a cloud-native alternative for traditional NAS and file server infrastructure. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Nasuni serves sectors like manufacturing, construction, technology, oil and gas, financial services, and public sector worldwide, offering its services in more than 70 countries.

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Nasuni is the #1 ranked solution in top File System Software solutions, #3 ranked solution in top Cloud Migration solutions, #3 ranked solution in top Cloud Storage Gateways, #4 ranked solution in top Cloud Storage solutions, #7 ranked solution in top NAS solutions, #10 ranked solution in top Disaster Recovery Software, and #14 ranked solution in top Cloud Backup solutions. PeerSpot users give Nasuni an average rating of 8.8 out of 10. Nasuni is most commonly compared to Veeam Data Platform: Nasuni vs Veeam Data Platform. Nasuni is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 64% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 16% of all views.

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Barry Sunanan

Senior Architect - Data and Solutions at Wipro Limited

It can provide a 360-degree view of your data, depending on how you implement it and whether you're storing your data in Nasuni. However, if you're working with multiple cloud providers, I don't think it's mature enough to provide a 360-degree view of what's in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. I think it can do it, but it's still a lot of scope and range fitting. Given that Nasuni storage is actually cheaper in some areas, it made sense for us to move a lot of our data away from Microsoft. Nasuni gave us more of a 360 view of that particular data type. Other data types are a little different because the company went in a direction where they wanted to store some stuff in an AWS S3 bucket rather than a file storage system. An S3 bucket has its advantages, but if you were to store more of your data in Nasuni, you would get a wider 360-degree view of it rather than on several cloud providers. I have data in AWS, Google, and Azure, and I would like to see a wider view of all the data stored across these three top providers. Currently, I use it for AWS and Azure, but I couldn't use both of them at the same time. I think Nasuni could have better visibility across these different areas. I had to take my data out and then do some analysis to get the costs. It would be helpful to have more built-in analytics tools to compare the storage costs between the various cloud providers. I would also like some graphing capabilities. We had a tool called Grafana that we used for graphing. I think some more visual analytics like that would be nice.

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Richard McGregor

Global Server & Storage Manager at Conde Nast Publications

I particularly like the restore process. Our financial teams make changes to spreadsheets and other files, and we've got teams using Photoshop files. They make mistakes and need to recover files, and we can do that instantly. We also have users who manage to delete folders, and we can bring them back instantly within a few seconds. Knowing that it's all protected from ransomware is also a very big advantage at the moment with the number of ransomware attacks that you see out there. Nasuni is being very protective of that, which is quite good to hear. There were times when we had to replace the filers we've had issues with, and because we know all our data is protected in AWS, we could just turn them off and spin them up. As quickly as in an hour or so, we were back working with zero downtime. That area of functionality is really good. In terms of ease of management, it's the easiest one you can use. It's very simple. It's very easy to set up, very easy to configure, and very easy to manage.

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Fee Chong

Systems Analyst at RRC POWER & ENERGY, LLC

We explored the Access Anywhere option because we need that type of feature for our international users, but the additional costs put us off. And to my knowledge, deploying Access Anywhere is not as easy and straightforward as we would like because you still have to deploy a physical or virtual filer to each site. Either way, you still need another layer, the filer, to enable Access Anywhere. We have multiple offices and Nasuni replicates the changes pretty fast. When users from one office save their changes, their peers in another office can see the changes within minutes. Of course, this is an area for constant improvement and we hope that they can still reduce the amount of time it takes to replicate changes. The minimal wait time used to be much longer but they have improved it. They implemented something called Global File Acceleration that accelerated the replication and we appreciate that a lot. Replication depends on a lot of factors, such as a site's internet speed, bandwidth, and congestion on the network. However, we hope the Nasuni team continues to strive for faster replication and makes it more efficient. Another issue is that you can configure each filer to have web access. This is different from the Access Anywhere feature. You can create a web portal for a filer where a user can log in using their Active Directory credentials. We would like to enable multi-factor authentication for this type of web access to the filer. Relying only on Active Directory credentials is still not safe enough. We are using Duo multi-factor authentication and we would like to see Nasuni integrate with Duo so that we can further secure the access. To my knowledge, although I could be wrong, they don't have that yet. In addition, Nasuni relies on a reseller, a middle-man. Our reseller is a company called SHI, and I am not happy with SHI's performance. I expressed this to our Nasuni account manager. I told him that every time we want to order a Nasuni filer, we have to go through SHI, but the performance has just not been competent and our point of contact has not been knowledgeable. Often, things have not been handled properly. SHI, on a scale of one to 10, with one being the lowest, would be about a 2 or 2.5. It fails miserably. The purchasing process, the shipping of new equipment, has actually wasted a lot of time and the inefficiency and delays all cost money. Nothing is wrong on the Nasuni side, rather it's all because of the reseller.

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Nasuni mindshare

Product category:

As of August 2025, the mindshare of Nasuni in the Cloud Storage Gateways category stands at 40.1%, up from 37.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Storage Gateways Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Nasuni	40.1%
Panzura CloudFS	24.2%
CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform	14.1%
Other	21.60000000000001%

Cloud Storage Gateways

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Category	Cloud Storage Gateways	Aug 30, 2025	Download
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Comparison	Nasuni vs Panzura CloudFS	Aug 30, 2025	Download
Comparison	Nasuni vs CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform	Aug 30, 2025	Download
Comparison	Nasuni vs AWS Storage Gateway	Aug 30, 2025	Download

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Valuable Features

Key features of Nasuni include global file locking, disaster recovery, continuous file versioning, and unified file system. Users value the ability to deploy sites quickly, unlimited storage capacity in the cloud, simplified IT operations, single-pane management, and enhanced security. The platform allows seamless data access across locations and provides efficient backup and recovery processes, enabling redundancy and scalability. Organizations benefit from streamlined operations, reduced infrastructure costs, and robust data protection against corruption and unauthorized access.

"The features I find most valuable in Nasuni are the unlimited snapshots, antivirus capabilities, auditing, and ransomware protection."
"I like the unlimited snapshotting."
"Nasuni is tremendously easy to manage. It eliminates many of the administrative challenges associated with physical hardware storage, and you don't need to worry about any hardware failure or products reaching the end of their lives."

Room for Improvement

Nasuni users suggest improvements in file replication speed, better platform support, and enhanced filesystem performance. There's a need for improved user interfaces, single sign-on capabilities, and cloud integration. They request better training resources, smartphone access, and data retention policies. Enhanced monitoring, virus handling, and file management are also desired. Users highlight issues with migration, licensing costs, and reseller performance. Improved analytics, multi-cloud visibility, and syslog support are additional areas of concern.

"I suggest Nasuni improve their syslog forwarders to support TCP protocol, as it's more secure than UDP, which is plain text and not protected at all."
"There are some issues with multiple users accessing the same file simultaneously. There would be times when the global file would lock when several people tried to access it, so that could be optimized more."
"As administrators, we are used to having control equal to managing an on-prem device. In terms of log analysis and other things we want to do, Nasuni has some limitations limitation on what you do on the Nasuni. Nasuni could add some features to the GUI that make administration a little easier. It's tough when I have to move from one filter to another because there is no way to search it. We have to scroll up and down to find the name of it."

ROI

Organizations have experienced significant ROI with Nasuni through reduced labor and capital costs, enhanced staff productivity, and improved global office workflows. Backup systems and infrastructure costs saw notable decreases, and the need for additional staff diminished. The ability to scale efficiently in the cloud reduced expenditures and infrastructure needs. Enhanced user productivity and streamlined data management processes contributed to overall financial benefits, with many reporting ROI in terms of cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Pricing

Enterprise users perceive Nasuni as fairly priced, offering an annual license fee of approximately $850 per terabyte, plus costs for local caching devices and cloud object storage. Pricing is generally competitive, including hardware and software support. Companies often engage in specific agreements for terabyte blocks, adjusting as storage needs grow. Some incurred additional costs for Azure storage or professional services. The overall cost structure balances CapEx for hardware with OpEx for cloud management, providing a cost-effective enterprise-level solution.

"The pricing is fair. It's an enterprise-level solution so it's not inexpensive... The cost is pretty stable year over year."
"Nasuni should provide small-scale licenses, like a 20 TB license. Currently, the smallest is a 30 TB license."
"There are cheaper forms of storage, but Nasuni is fairly priced for the functionality it offers. I can get basic file shares provisioned in Azure and pay for the storage and the CPU. The overall cost would be much less than Nasuni, but I would need to build the management console and encryption process, so it would cost a lot to develop that kind of functionality."

Popular Use Cases

Nasuni is used for enterprise file storage, enabling collaboration across multiple sites. Organizations employ a hybrid system with on-premise filers and cloud storage, allowing seamless data access and recovery. It supports file sharing, data synchronization, and backup, catering to teams requiring efficient file management. Employees across various departments utilize Nasuni for storing documents and transferring data. It integrates with cloud providers like Azure and AWS, offering scalable, secure data management options to businesses worldwide.

Service and Support

Nasuni's customer service is highly rated by users, with most giving scores of 8 to 10. Technical support is praised for responsiveness, professionalism, and informatics expertise. Some customers note occasional delays in after-hours responses. Users appreciate proactive support and guidance for both Nasuni-related and external issues. The system operates efficiently, often reducing the need for support. While support is generally good, some suggest improvements in promptness and engineer availability. Overall, Nasuni maintains strong customer relationships.

Deployment

Nasuni's initial setup is generally straightforward but can vary in complexity based on specific requirements and environments. Many organizations found it easy with support from Nasuni staff, while others faced challenges, especially when migrating large amounts of data. Setup timelines ranged from a few days to several months due to data volume, internal policies, or unique deployment strategies. Assistance from Nasuni professionals often facilitated smoother transitions and mitigated complications.

Scalability

Nasuni demonstrates strong scalability with quick expansion capabilities across global locations. Users report seamless performance when scaling data storage and aligning with organizational changes. Deployment varies, supporting both virtual and physical environments, and the system accommodates diverse user needs. It integrates well with existing infrastructure, offering cloud hosting solutions to enhance flexibility and data management. While some users highlight challenges in manual load balancing, the overall scalability remains well-regarded for growing business demands.

Stability

Nasuni is widely trusted for its exceptional reliability. Users report consistent uptime and minimal issues, thanks to deployment on Microsoft Azure and stable hardware. Limitations mostly stem from external network constraints, not Nasuni. Many highlight its secure data access and ease of management, with regular updates ensuring enhanced performance. Though minor glitches occur, resilience through robust infrastructure is noted. Organizations appreciate improved flexibility, especially during remote work scenarios, confidently rating stability highly.

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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	22

By reviewers

By visitors reading reviews
Company Size	Count
Small Business	248
Midsize Enterprise	164
Large Enterprise	722

By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Retailer

Government

University

Real Estate/Law Firm

Comms Service Provider

Insurance Company

Healthcare Company

Non Profit

Educational Organization

Legal Firm

Wholesaler/Distributor

Media Company

Performing Arts

Recreational Facilities/Services Company

Marketing Services Firm

Hospitality Company

Outsourcing Company

Pharma/Biotech Company

Consumer Goods Company

Logistics Company

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Reviews from Real Users

James J., IT Manager at a marketing services firm, says Nasuni’s management dashboard is helpful because he's able to view all of the different filers at once rather than check each one of them individually. He values the software’s security, reliability, good performance, helpful alerting, and responsive support.

According to a Server Engineering Services Lead at a mining and metals company, Nasuni offers good OR and DR capabilities, performs well, offers data security, and continuous file versioning helps recover from hardware failures.

The Managing Director of IT at a construction company appreciates Nasuni because it eliminates a lot of work that was previously done when managing backing up and restoring data files.

Nasuni customers

American Standard, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, E*TRADE, Ithaca Energy, McLaren Construction, Morton Salt, Movado, Urban Outfitters, Western Digital

Author info	Rating	Review Summary
Infrastructure Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees	4.0	I use Nasuni for managing large seismic data to reduce costs, leveraging its caching and blob storage. Its valuable features include unlimited snapshots and ransomware protection. Improvements needed are on syslog security and automated load balancing for easier scaling.
Senior Architect - Data and Solutions at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees	4.0	I used Nasuni for a client in the energy sector to manage and analyze storage in Azure, finding it cost-effective and intuitive for data management. Although visibility across cloud providers could improve, Nasuni streamlined our cloud strategy and storage processes.
Global Server & Storage Manager at Conde Nast Publications	4.5	No summary available
Cloud Engineering Manager at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees	4.5	We use Nasuni as our network file servers after switching from Windows. It's cloud-based, easy to manage, and resilient. While not cheap, it offers unlimited snapshotting. Improvement is needed in handling simultaneous file access. Our ROI is moderate.
Technical Lead for Infrastructure Support at a engineering company with 10,001+ employees	4.5	We manage Nasuni for a global client, valuing its cloud storage capabilities and ease of management, though administration and performance could improve. Despite minor limitations, it is effective for data protection and eliminates on-prem storage challenges.
Senior Software Engineer at Outward Inc	4.0	No summary available
Account Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees	3.5	We use Nasuni for a multi-region file system, benefiting from its snapshot technology for data protection and recovery. While some applications may require better performance, Nasuni remains effective for our daily operations with its user-friendly interface and centralized monitoring.
Systems Analyst at RRC POWER & ENERGY, LLC	4.0	Nasuni serves as our primary file system, offering valuable revision control, built-in antivirus features, and ease of management, although improvements are needed in international access options and reseller efficiency. We have achieved a good ROI with Nasuni.

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