Azure NetApp Files vs Nutanix Move comparison

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NetApp and Nutanix are both solutions in the Cloud Migration category. NetApp is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0, while Nutanix is ranked #12. NetApp holds a 3.9% mindshare in CM, compared to Nutanix’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of NetApp users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Nutanix users who would recommend it.

Azure NetApp Files

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

Azure NetApp Files and Nutanix Move compete in the realm of data storage and migration. Azure NetApp Files has an advantage due to its high-speed provisioning and excellent integration within the Azure ecosystem, while Nutanix Move stands out for its simplicity in managing VMware migrations.

Features: Azure NetApp Files provides remarkable flexibility, high responsiveness, and robust data protection through SnapMirror and SnapLock, fully integrated with Azure services. Nutanix Move offers seamless automation, live migration with no downtime, and easy integration with both VMware and Hyper-V, making it ideal for straightforward migration processes.

Room for Improvement: Azure NetApp Files could enhance its offering by improving versioning, expanding replication capabilities across more regions, and optimizing costs. Users have highlighted challenges related to high pricing and limited integration options. Nutanix Move can improve by offering migration back to Hyper-V, expanding scalability, and handling a larger number of VMs simultaneously.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Azure NetApp Files, tailored for the public cloud, offers integration with Azure services but faces deployment complexity concerns. Microsoft customer service is generally favorable, though users sometimes need intermediaries for effective resolution. Nutanix Move excels in on-premises and hybrid environments, noted for its ease of use and responsive support. However, more direct migration options would enhance user experience.

Pricing and ROI: Azure NetApp Files is positioned as a premium product with nuanced usage-based pricing; it can be costly initially but offers significant cost savings when optimized. Nutanix Move, typically part of the Nutanix product bundle, is often available at no additional cost within existing licenses, providing a cost-effective solution for VMware migrations while being rich in features without added licensing fees.

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Categories and Ranking

Azure NetApp Files

Ranking in Cloud Migration

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Storage (12th), Public Cloud Storage Services (14th)

Nutanix Move

Ranking in Cloud Migration

12th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Cloud Migration category, the mindshare of Azure NetApp Files is 3.9%, down from 10.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Move is 2.6%, down from 4.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Migration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Azure NetApp Files	3.9%
Nutanix Move	2.6%
Other	93.5%

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Rajat Wadhwa

Cloud Architect at IBM

Cross-region replication has delivered seamless disaster recovery for enterprise storage needs

In terms of improvement, I would say cost reservation; the cost is a bit high. If we compare Azure Files and Azure NetApp Files, I know that customers are using less of Azure NetApp due to the cost. If they bring the cost a little bit closer to what Azure Files offers, it can be a great product in the market and bring a lot of business to NetApp. Backup is quite critical. As of now, Azure NetApp Files requires you to use Azure NetApp Backup solution, which is in public preview at the moment. I would definitely expect NetApp to come up with that solution so that customers can start using it because they do not have confidence in backup as it is still in preview. They are still doing some testing and research on that product, which is not officially released for use by multiple customers.

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Atif Najam

Chief Information Officer and Program Lead at Gatron Industries Ltd

Enables to migrate the infrastructure and change the hypervisor without any downtime

We can migrate our infrastructure while it is running in production. We can change the hypervisor without any downtime. The product is fully automated. We select a machine we want to move, and the system copies everything in the background and informs us when the machine is ready to move. When we click to move, the product will shut down the machine on vCenter and turn it on on Nutanix. It is 100% automated. The process can be done in the background without any downtime. The time it takes the machine to boot is the only downtime we experience. Generally, a 1TB machine might take two to three hours to move from one hypervisor to another. With Nutanix Move, we can move the machine within seconds. Everything is done while the service is available.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Azure NetApp Files has been stable."

"The most valuable features of the solution is replication to another region and the performance. The solution is stable. The solution is scalable. The initial setup is straightforward."

"We recommend this solution to our customers because of its ease of use, availability, and security, but they don't usually go for it because of its price."

"Simply try it out because it's worth the effort to have a look at it."

"The most valuable feature of this solution is its flexibility."

"The performance has improved by about 30 percent, and the solution’s combination of ease of use, simplicity, and reduction in IT management versus the cost has helped a lot."

"This solution is intuitive, easy to learn, and easy to use."

"It all depends on the requirement; if the customer is an enterprise customer wanting a disaster recovery solution without manual efforts to migrate or replicate data from one Azure region to another, then Azure NetApp Files is a seamless solution."

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"It is easy to set up the solution."

"The product's initial setup phase is straightforward."

"Nutanix Move has changed helped in making the painful process of migrating from one hypervisor to another better."

"The automated migration feature is the most effective. It automates the whole process, like installation from VMware to Nutanix AHV cluster. It retains the IP and MAC addresses of VMs and cleans up migrated VMs by removing VMware tools from the source. The automated migration is seamless - when we do the cutover, Nutanix Move powers off the source VM and automatically powers on the virtual machine on the Nutanix cluster."

"The most valuable feature of Nutanix Move is how simple it is and the benefit of what it does."

"The solution is stable."

"The easy migration is the most valuable feature."

"We can change the hypervisor without any downtime."

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Cons

"We would like for the files which are coming in that we can version them. So, if a file is accidentally deleted, there should have a recycle bin option where we can go back, and at least once, clean it up."

"This solution would be improved with more innovation."

"The main area for improvement is in the support ticket system. Since it's a SaaS platform, support tickets are managed by Microsoft or NetApp backend. This can sometimes lead to cross-functional challenges for organizations."

"We would like to see more paired regions for the replication."

"This solution is very expensive compared to the alternatives."

"We would like to have backup functionality built-in so that we don't run into the issue where the replication process makes a copy of the corrupted data."

"I have a hunch that storage could be now the most expensive portion of our monthly bill. So I can imagine that, not this year, but next year we will be talking about looking deeper into ways how we can optimize the cost."

"Azure NetApp Files could improve by being more diverse to integrate better with other solutions, such as Splunk and the on-premise version. There are some use cases that are not covered natively by Azure. It is not the best solution because it is not external from the cloud which for me is the best type of solution."

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"We'd like Nutanix to be more flexible in the future."

"The most valuable feature is the automation. The solution will clone the data that you want to migrate, shut down the virtual machine, disconnect it from the network and start the clone virtual machine inside the solution's platform."

"When you have regular questions, like how do I do something in the tool or when you want to know when can I do anything in the product, the solution's support team can take around three to four days to give you an answer, or they may even sometimes take more time."

"They should have some tools to migrate the workload from another Nutanix platform."

"I think Nutanix Move could be improved by adding a way to retry failed migrations. Sometimes when seeding fails, there's no way to redo it without recreating the whole migration plan. I'd like a button to restart the process without creating a migration plan."

"We cannot use the solution to move a machine from Nutanix to other hypervisors."

"We can migrate from Hyper-V to Acropolis, but we can't move from Acropolis back to Hyper-V. However, we do not have customers who want to, but if we could reassure them that it was possible it would be better. Having our Hyper-V customers have a two-way option that may help. A customer would like to hear that if they do switch they can switch back. I know it's a limitation on Hyper-V but not a limitation on VMware."

"We can migrate from Hyper-V to Acropolis, but we can't move from Acropolis back to Hyper-V."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"NetApp is a premium offering, so it's not a cheap product, but it is well-priced. It combines a couple of properties which customers like us are willing to pay. Could it be cheaper? Yes, but if you combine fully supported, fully managed, easily provisioned, scalable, and quick all in one product, it's a good selling point. You can ask a lot of money for all these. If you have a use case like we do, it's a perfect match. It's like the Porsche of storage solutions in the cloud. It is totally worth the cost."

"The licensing fees for this solution vary, ranging from a single shelf to a full suite."

"Its price is double the price of the premium disks, which is the main reason why customers don't go for this solution in the end."

"We are currently on a pay-as-you-go model with the storage that we use."

"It is expensive, especially with NetApp Ultra Storage."

"Our pricing has not been determined because we are still waiting on additional features."

"It is expensive in small environments, which could be better. The reason is the four terabyte minimum. A one terabyte minimum would be better."

"In the cloud, pricing depends on how you manage it. It's not necessarily cheap, but it's all about optimizing charges and showing the cost back. So, it's more about managing the expenses rather than being inherently expensive or cheap."

More Azure NetApp Files pricing and cost advice

"It is a free tool."

"The tool is bundled as part of the Nutanix license."

"The product is available for free."

"The solution is open-source."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

17%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Healthcare Company

12%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	14

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	1
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

How does Azure NetApp Files compare to NetApp ONTAP?

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Overview

Azure NetApp Files offers flexibility, speed, and tight Active Directory integration, making it versatile. Its scalability, rapid response time, and replication capabilities like SnapMirror enhance its value, along with SEC compliance through SnapLock and efficient database management.

Azure NetApp Files is a robust service for unstructured data storage within Microsoft Azure and on-premises environments. It supports NFS and CIFS protocol testing, SQL backups, SAP virtualization, Azure Virtual Desktop, and event collection. This service facilitates seamless provisioning, non-disruptive resizing, and fast snapshots for disaster recovery. Known for high availability and cost-effective throughput, its ease of use and security make it preferred by users. Issues with high pricing and support highlight areas for enhancement, alongside desires for expanded regional availability, better security, and integration with diverse solutions.

What are the key features of Azure NetApp Files?

Flexibility: Supports diverse applications with robust Active Directory integration.
Scalability: Easily adjusts to increased performance demands.
Fast Snapshotting: Enhances disaster recovery capabilities.
SnapMirror: Provides effective replication features.
SnapLock: Ensures SEC compliance.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

High Availability: Delivers reliable performance.
Cost-effective Throughput: Balances performance with expenditure.
Ease of Use: Simplifies data management tasks.
Non-disruptive Resizing: Facilitates seamless storage adjustments.
Enhanced Security: Protects sensitive data effectively.

In educational contexts, Azure NetApp Files shines by offering seamless data handling and high IOPS performance, supporting high-demand environments like research facilities. For enterprises, it aids legacy system migrations and optimizes virtual environments while enhancing data protection and file share performance.

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Nutanix Move simplifies automated and seamless migrations without downtime, integrating smoothly with VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V. It automates essential tasks, retaining network configurations, and offers flexibility for manual interventions, ensuring minimal business disruption during migration.

Nutanix Move is a key tool for organizations migrating virtual machines to Acropolis Hypervisor from VMware or Hyper-V. Users benefit from its ability to transfer between hypervisors and its support for physical to virtual conversions. The migration process is fully automated, efficient, and maintains IP and MAC addresses while allowing manual adjustments. Though user-friendly and cost-effective, some enhancements, such as reverse migration support from Acropolis to Hyper-V and improved scalability for multiple simultaneous VM migrations, are needed. Users also express a need for migration tools for other Nutanix platforms and an option for direct migration from vSphere without vCenter dependency. Despite these areas for improvement, Nutanix Move efficiently supports significant data migrations and adapts to different infrastructures across availability zones.

What are Nutanix Move's key features?

Automated Migration: Streamlines migration with no downtime, retaining IP and MAC addresses.
Seamless Integration: Works well with VMware and Hyper-V for smooth transitions.
Flexible Setup: User-friendly setup process, supporting large data migrations.

What benefits should users expect?

Cost Efficiency: Favorable pricing for extensive migration needs.
Minimal Disruption: Ensures business continuity with live migration capabilities.
Enhanced Flexibility: Supports a wide range of infrastructure transitions and availability zones.

Organizations in diverse industries use Nutanix Move to transfer virtual machines across different platforms like VMware, Hyper-V, and Acropolis Hypervisor. It supports varied setups including Nutanix, Azure, and AWS, meeting the needs for flexibility and efficient data handling in complex infrastructures.

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