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Azure NetApp Files vs Oracle Cloud Object 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:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.4
Azure NetApp Files provides high performance and flexibility, enabling significant cost savings and improved IT management despite initial costs.
Sentiment score
4.2
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is cost-effective for backups, encryption, and access control, achieving a 30% ROI and high user ratings.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.4
Microsoft and NetApp provide Azure NetApp Files with varying support quality, appreciated for complex issues despite regional inconsistencies.
Sentiment score
4.2
Oracle Cloud Object Storage support is friendly and capable, but experiences mixed reviews due to delays and expertise issues.
Microsoft has limitations with Azure Files, which do not support disaster recovery, so they approached NetApp for help based on their experience in on-premises and cloud storage.
Cloud Architect at IBM
They have top-notch people.
Cloud/Data/Database Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
I have a premium subscription for Oracle Cloud, which ensures a high level of support.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
When issues arise, it takes them at least three to four hours to respond.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
We implement security features such as WAF and virtual networks to protect information.
President/ Owner at Asvesot C.A.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
Azure NetApp Files offers flexible scaling and cost efficiency for large deployments, despite regional and minimum storage limitations.
Sentiment score
7.7
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is praised for its efficient scalability, ease of management, flexibility, and straightforward access management.
Scalability is high. I would say it's probably around nine because it's quite a robust solution that can scale up to maybe even five hundred terabytes of data.
Cloud Architect at IBM
The scalability of Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it can be scaled easily.
DB A Competency Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
We can adjust the number of CPUs as per our need and reduce the load.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.4
Azure NetApp Files is highly stable, offering reliable performance, seamless migrations, and no downtime, even under increased loads.
Sentiment score
7.5
Oracle Cloud Object Storage is highly dependable with minimal issues, rated 8/10 for stability, especially in dual-region setups.
In terms of storage stability, I believe it's robust and stable, with a high level of redundancy in the cloud backend.
Cloud Architect at IBM
The system is stable, especially when set up in a single region.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Azure NetApp Files needs enhanced disaster recovery, cost-effective pricing, improved support, and broader regional availability to boost user adoption.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage needs security enhancements, easier usability, improved integration, better customization, and efficient billing management.
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.
Cloud Architect at IBM
I would like for them to have more compression so that it can avoid using more storage.
Cloud/Data/Database Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
I would like to know about integration with other Oracle Cloud services and whether it is easy to integrate Oracle Cloud Object Storage with other Oracle Cloud solutions.
Oracle Technology Artchitect And Specialist at Wizertech
The retrievability for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be made simpler through the implementation of a GUI interface to retrieve data.
DB A Competency Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Azure NetApp Files is costly with a four-terabyte minimum, but its premium features compete with Oracle and Amazon.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage offers flexible pricing, appealing security features, though some find it costly for disaster recovery.
It is expensive, especially with NetApp Ultra Storage.
Cloud/Data/Database Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
It's highly priced, and there's no cost reservation option available compared to Azure Files.
Cloud Architect at IBM
The pricing for Oracle Cloud Object Storage deserves a perfect ten as it is very inexpensive.
DB A Competency Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
It is an expensive product.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
The pricing for Oracle Cloud is comparable to other cloud providers.
Cloud Specialist at a legal firm with 11-50 employees
 

Valuable Features

Azure NetApp Files excels in performance, integration, and scalability, providing high redundancy, data protection, and efficient storage solutions.
Oracle Cloud Object Storage offers scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions with high performance and multi-region support for large datasets.
The most valuable feature is that the sixty-terabyte database snapshot can be done in less than two to three minutes.
Cloud/Data/Database Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
I think the most valuable feature is using the cross-region replication because this feature was not available in Azure Files, and this was the differentiator.
Cloud Architect at IBM
I find manageability, scalability, and security of the product most valuable.
IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly.
Sr Quality Engineer at Accenture
The system protects information through implementation of security features such as WAF and virtual networks.
President/ Owner at Asvesot C.A.
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure NetApp Files
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Migration (9th), Cloud Storage (12th)
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
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Azure NetApp Files is 4.1%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Cloud Object Storage is 3.0%, down from 4.0% 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%
Azure NetApp Files4.1%
Other92.9%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

Rajat Wadhwa - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
SureshKumar2 - PeerSpot reviewer
DB A Competency Manager at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
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.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Marketing Services Firm
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

How does Azure NetApp Files compare to NetApp ONTAP?
Azure NetApp Files is a Microsoft Azure file storage service built on NetApp technology. The platform combines the file capabilities of Azure and NetApp to move critical file-based applications to ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure NetApp Files?
On pricing, I would rate it around eight. It's highly priced, and there's no cost reservation option available compared to Azure Files. If NetApp could bring that kind of model for customers to sav...
What needs improvement with Azure NetApp Files?
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...
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.
 

Also Known As

NetApp ANF, ANF
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