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Amazon S3 Glacier vs Google Cloud Storage 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

Amazon S3 Glacier
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Cloud Storage
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Storage (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Amazon S3 Glacier is 17.4%, up from 15.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Storage is 9.7%, down from 11.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ArunDhwaj - PeerSpot reviewer
Versatile data storage improves security and supports increasing data volumes
Amazon S3 Glacier offers robust security features and practically infinite storage, where we can store all kinds of media swiftly. It supports various data types, including semi-structured and raw formats. These features facilitate log management and data dumping since the service is versatile enough to handle large volumes of data and provide necessary security.
Manimaran Tannimalai - PeerSpot reviewer
User interface consistency facilitates seamless project planning and design for specialized tasks
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain niches. Google's strength lies in their adapted approach to specific tasks, as seen with SAP loads. Generally, their focus is widespread.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"AWS Lambda is the most valuable part of the solution because it gives you a code interface for everything."
"The reliability of storage is the main benefit."
"I like creating buckets where data can be segregated at a high level and then routing the appropriate data to each designated bucket. In terms of value, I would say that the tool gets the job done in a simpler manner."
"Amazon S3 Glacier is easy to use. The platform is straightforward, and the interfaces are user-friendly and responsive. Even with a limited budget, you can train someone without an AWS certification to use it. With on-the-job training, you can ensure they understand what needs to be done to use the service."
"The most valuable feature of Glacier is its storage capability and cost benefit."
"Amazon S3 Glacier is an easy-to-use solution."
"We use the solution for migration."
"The main advantage of Glacier is its low cost. It is incredibly cheaper than other storage options, especially for objects you don't access frequently. Glacier would add value if you have a staging area for objects you only need to access occasionally. Since we have data in terabytes between S3 buckets, we can significantly reduce our storage and cost footprint by using Glacier."
"You do not need to install anything."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage is that I can link with my PC."
"Google Cloud Storage includes Docs, calendar, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet."
"The solution is very flexible."
"What I like most about Google Cloud Storage is that it's very stable, very quick, and very useful."
"There's no implementation process."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is reliability."
 

Cons

"The solution's cost optimization could be improved."
"The cost of retrieval in Glacier is quite high."
"However, improvement is needed in pricing and support systems."
"There is room for improvement in handling GDPR compliance better. GDPR is about personal data protection and retention. It would be great if S3 Glacier could handle compliance items related to this, especially with upcoming legislation like the California law, which restricts data storage time and allows users to request data deletion."
"Their pricing structure is always a big topic. It's so difficult to understand."
"The product is difficult to use."
"The solution's cloud storage is very expensive, and users may not be able to afford cloud storage."
"The solution’s deployment process is complex and could be improved."
"The main area for improvement would be providing a local setup or working area. Currently, developers need to commit code to test changes. A lower-cost option for this would be beneficial."
"The storage could be improved to manage it a bit better. Google Cloud Storage could be more secure, but the security features are okay."
"The product must provide less frequent updates."
"The solution is good, however, it would benefit from increased storage without the additional cost."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"The solution could improve by adding an automatic removal of duplications feature."
"The solution could always be more user-friendly."
"I want the product to be available at a cheaper cost."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Amazon S3 Glacier is a cost-effective solution for archiving."
"The pricing must be improved."
"Customers prefer Amazon S3 Glacier because it is a cheap and pay-as-you-go solution."
"We don't pay for licenses. We pay based on consumption data, considering how much data is stored."
"The product is cheap."
"The solution is cost-effective."
"The tool is too expensive."
"Amazon S3 Glacier is expensive."
"The price of Google Cloud Storage is reasonable when compared to other similar solutions."
"We don't pay for a Google Cloud Storage subscription."
"I pay for a monthly subscription."
"If you want a shared file system, you have to buy a server with the minimum capacity of one TB."
"The tool is not expensive."
"The solution was very cheap compared to other products."
"Its price is fine."
"The solution is very cheap."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
28%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Educational Organization
70%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
3%
Comms Service Provider
2%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Amazon's S3 Glacier or EBS (Elastic Block Store)?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether Amazon's S3 Glacier or Elastic Block Store data storage software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Amazon's S3 Glacier, whi...
What do you like most about Amazon S3 Glacier?
I like creating buckets where data can be segregated at a high level and then routing the appropriate data to each designated bucket. In terms of value, I would say that the tool gets the job done ...
What needs improvement with Amazon S3 Glacier?
The cost of retrieval in Glacier is quite high. It would be excellent if Amazon could work on reducing retrieval costs. Another improvement is making Glacier available in all regions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) was cheaper compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) and Azure ( /products/microsoft-azure-reviews ). AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) wa...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Storage?
While Google has made efforts to address SAP loads, the company lacks a product specialist focus. They cover a broad range of products, which might affect their ability to compete well in certain n...
 

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Sample Customers

King Cpunty, Illumina, Backupify, Nearmap.com, Scribd, Baylor College of Medicine, SoundCloud
1. Adobe 2. Airbnb 3. Amazon 4. Apple 5. AT&T 6. Baidu 7. Cisco 8. Coca-Cola 9. Dell 10. eBay 11. Facebook 12. Ford 13. Google 13. HP 14. IBM 15. Intel 16. JPMorgan Chase 17. LinkedIn 18. Lyft 19. Microsoft 20. Netflix 21. Nike 22. Oracle 23. PayPal 24. Pinterest 25. Qualcomm 26. SAP 27. Spotify 28. Tesla 29. Toyota 30. Twitter 31. Visa 32. Walmart 33. WeWork
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