Nasuni vs ownCloud comparison

The compared Nasuni and ownCloud solutions aren't in the same category. Nasuni is ranked #4 in CSG , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 21.1% mindshare in the category. ownCloud is ranked #22 in CCP , and holds a 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Nasuni users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of ownCloud users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Nasuni

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

File System Software (3rd), NAS (12th), Cloud Migration (6th), Cloud Storage (14th), Cloud Backup (34th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (18th), Cloud Storage Gateways (4th)

ownCloud

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Content Collaboration Platforms (22nd)

Mindshare comparison

Nasuni and ownCloud aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Nasuni is designed for Cloud Storage Gateways and holds a mindshare of 21.1%, down 40.1% compared to last year.
ownCloud, on the other hand, focuses on Content Collaboration Platforms, holds 1.5% mindshare, up 0.9% since last year.

Cloud Storage Gateways Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nasuni	21.1%
CTERA Enterprise File Services Platform	18.0%
Panzura CloudFS	15.4%
Other	45.5%

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Content Collaboration Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
ownCloud	1.5%
Office 365	8.2%
Dropbox Business - Enterprise	7.7%
Other	82.6%

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Featured Reviews

SwapnilDaga

Infrastructure Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Cloud data management that achieves cost efficiency with advanced data protection features

I am currently using Nasuni for seismic data. We have a huge data size, and we want to reduce costs. Nasuni acts as a caching solution, so we put some data into the cache, and the rest goes to the blob, which helps us save on costs. We use it for applications like Petrol and Tech Log, where 3D…

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Stephen Colebrook

Solutions Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Self-hosted file sync tool used to deploy custom web UIs.

I think it’s probably the best self-hosted file sync tool on the market. It’s a full web application platform, an indispensable tool for a business of any size that needs to deploy any kind of custom web UI. If you build an ownCloud app, you’ve got authentication, storage, security, caching, and database layers already fully baked for you. You just need to build your UI and custom logic. Your app doesn’t even need to interact with files, sync, or interact with other ownCloud features. Any web UI can be included without ownCloud. It can even be a portal to web interfaces of other applications within a business using the external app to display external sites within ownCloud. This is the case as long as that site allows itself to be displayed within a frame.

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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

"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."

"Nasuni has the capability of taking a snapshot every five minutes. If a user has accidentally deleted their data, we can recover it from the snapshot and provide the latest data to the user. It's a really great feature, one that is not provided by other vendors."

"The OR and DR capabilities have been a very big help for us, reducing what used to take weeks to fix and bring back up and running for people down to a matter of minutes while keeping their experience seamless, no matter how much trouble the hardware is in at the site."

"With a shift to more remote work during this past year, we deployed a new instance of Nasuni in Azure, which allowed us to be more flexible and support remote work better, something we wouldn't have been able to do with legacy file storage."

"Nasuni reduced our overall storage footprint at our sites by 70 to 80 percent."

"With Nasuni, the simplicity of management is light-years ahead of our previous processes because the old backup and recovery was so slow, and we had to keep growing the SAN as the business grew."

"Nasuni has helped to replace multiple data silos with a single global file system, providing a single platform with a 360-degree view of our data so we can secure it properly, ensure resiliency, and maintain the visibility required for strict regulations like GDPR."

"The features I find most valuable in Nasuni are the unlimited snapshots, antivirus capabilities, auditing, and ransomware protection."

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"I think it’s probably the best self-hosted file sync tool on the market."

Cons

"The only thing that I'd like to see is more support for platforms like OneDrive or Box.com."

"We forecasted that the data at my client's organization would grow by about ten percent annually, but we are migrating more data because we are bringing in some servers that had not previously been within the scope of our license. We expected it would take us two years to reach a specific amount of data, but we hit that mark in one year. The licensing cost skyrocketed, so we need to renegotiate. It puts us in a bind because we are reliant on Nasuni for our service strategy. We can't deny our customers, but we also struggle to pay for that."

"The only issue we face with Nasuni is from the performance perspective. Sometimes, when we deploy a Nasuni device, it doesn't meet our requirements. It's a capacity-planning issue."

"One thing to consider is that Nasuni will have the same limitations that a traditional file storage solution will have, although that is because they are taking the place of a traditional architectural model. For example, Office 365 supports collaboration on documents such as Excel files and Word documents, but because Nasuni is a traditional file server, in that sense, it can't make use of that functionality."

"I would like to see Nasuni provide the ability to mirror a Nasuni appliance from one site to another. They could maybe have a standby appliance that is mirrored in a different location for disaster recovery purposes. We can recover if data and a Filer are lost because of a possible ransomware event, but even that takes time to recover. If we had the ability to have a mirrored appliance, we could flip over to that mirrored device and resume instantly rather than repopulate the local appliance with data from the snapshot history in the cloud. This is another feature that we would really like to see, if possible."

"We've had some organizational changes that Nasuni has not been able to keep up with, mainly from a data or file system perspective. Moving a filer from one management console has been a challenge. It lacks the flexibility to move files in and out of the management console. We have six management consoles now, and we're constantly telling Nasuni, "Hey, please allow us to move a filer from management console A to B." They can't do that."

"One area that we've recently spoken to Nasuni about is single sign-on. Another is integrating Nasuni with Azure Active Directory. In our particular case, that would allow for third-party consultants to access our Azure Active Directory environment as opposed to coming to our on-premises environment."

"We would like to have a user desktop agent to help improve the end-user experience."

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"Even with fast disks, it still takes a fair bit of time to write most schema changes to multi-GB tables."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is fair. It's an enterprise-level solution so it's not inexpensive... The cost is pretty stable year over year."

"Its price is fair and reasonable. I don't have anything negative about its pricing and licensing. For us, there is also the cost of monitoring. We are monitoring through Xenos and not through Nasuni. That is another cost for us from the monitoring perspective, but as far as Nasuni goes, we don't have any other cost apart from the licensing fee."

"The pricing is on par with everybody else, and fair."

"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."

"Nasuni pricing is average; it's not too high or too low."

"It's cheaper than a lot of alternatives but it's not cheap."

"The cost of licensing is negotiated and billed annually per terabyte."

"There are annual costs that we pay for maintaining all of the snapshot history in the cloud. That is the primary cost that we pay. We occasionally buy newer Nasuni appliances or deploy them to new offices when the need occurs. That capital equipment expenses is less than the cost of buying new file storage systems. For the most part, you are trading a CapEx cost of storage equipment for an OpEx cost for management of all the snapshot data in the cloud."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

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Company Size

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	24

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Questions from the Community

Does Nasuni have a good pricing model?

Based on the experience of my organization, Nasuni is definitely worth the money, since it gives you an all-in-one solution where you'd usually need several programs. About the cost, there isn't a ...

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Is it easy to restore files with Nasuni?

As someone who has used this feature of Nasuni I can tell you - yes, it's good for file recovery and you'll definitely benefit from very quick times. I can't tell you if it's the best one because I...

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What features and services does Nasuni offer?

Hi, if you pick Nasuni, you'll be benefiting from many services for a good price. Well, it's a personalized price you get after an agreement with the company but in my organization's case, it is a ...

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Overview

Nasuni provides a robust platform for seamless global file storage, offering unified file management, data protection, and cost-effective scalability.

Nasuni's approach integrates a unified file system with high-level security features, ensuring seamless data access and synchronization. Despite its strong capabilities in data replication and storage, Nasuni faces challenges in integration and small file performance. Users appreciate its scalability and cost reduction but call for enhancements in cloud mirroring, automated load balancing, and multi-factor authentication. Better content visibility, mobile access tools, and refined monitoring are desired to enhance user experience. Organizations utilize Nasuni for global file sharing, disaster recovery, and collaborative data management across distributed teams, effectively replacing older systems.

What are Nasuni's Key Features?

Seamless Data Transmission: Enables efficient data flow across locations.
Unified File System: Centralizes file management for ease of access.
Unlimited Storage Capacity: Offers scalable options with global access.
Data Protection: Continuous versioning and ransomware protection.
Single Management Console: Streamlines administrative tasks.

What Benefits Can Users Expect from Nasuni?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces infrastructure expenses by leveraging scalable architecture.
Data Accessibility: Enhances sync and access across multiple sites.
Improved Collaboration: Supports teamwork across dispersed teams.
Confidence in Data Security: Comprehensive encryption and private key management.

Nasuni is adeptly used in industries requiring robust data management such as finance, healthcare, and media, where file synchronization and disaster recovery are critical. Enterprises deploy it to replace outdated file-sharing systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and data reliability.

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ownCloud provides a secure platform for file sharing and collaboration tailored to meet enterprise demands. With a focus on data privacy and seamless integration, businesses can effectively manage digital assets while maintaining control over their data.

Designed for scalable deployment, ownCloud addresses data management challenges by offering a solution that integrates with existing systems. Users enjoy file synchronization, sharing, and remote access capabilities without compromising on security. It supports deployment on private servers or any cloud storage provider, ensuring flexibility and control. By integrating ownCloud, businesses simplify their workflows, enhance team collaboration, and maintain rigorous security standards across their digital landscape.

What are the key features of ownCloud?

File Sync and Share: Seamlessly sync and share files across devices without compromising on security.
Data Privacy: Enhanced encryption ensures sensitive information remains protected.
Customizable Interface: Tailor the platform to align with corporate branding and specific needs.
Integration Capabilities: Compatible with numerous applications via APIs for an integrated user experience.
Collaboration Tools: Enable real-time editing and sharing for efficient teamwork.

What benefits or ROI can users expect from ownCloud?

Cost Efficiency: Reduce expenses with a scalable and customizable platform and avoid unnecessary investments in multiple tools.
Enhanced Security: Robust security features guard against data breaches, protecting intellectual property.
Improved Productivity: Streamlined collaboration tools and remote access enhance workflow efficiency.
Data Sovereignty: Maintain control over data with flexible hosting options, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

ownCloud is implemented in industries like finance, healthcare, and education where data security and privacy are paramount. Finance sectors leverage encryption features to protect client data, healthcare organizations utilize its secure sharing for patient information, and educational institutions embrace collaborative tools for file sharing among students and staff. This flexibility in deployment and robust security measures make ownCloud a preferred choice in sectors where data compliance and integration are critical.

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

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