NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs Portworx Enterprise comparison

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs. Portworx Enterprise

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Categories and Ranking

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

Ranking in Cloud Software Defined Storage

2nd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (2nd), Cloud Storage (7th), Cloud Backup (29th), Public Cloud Storage Services (12th)

Portworx Enterprise

Ranking in Cloud Software Defined Storage

3rd

Average Rating

9.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Storage for Kubernetes (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Cloud Software Defined Storage category, the mindshare of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is 23.4%, down from 28.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Portworx Enterprise is 17.9%, down from 33.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Software Defined Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP	23.4%
Portworx Enterprise	17.9%
Other	58.7%

Cloud Software Defined Storage

Featured Reviews

Punit Waghela

Technical Specialist at Softcell Technologies Limited

Offers advanced features with notable emphasis on innovation

The best features of NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP include deduplication, compaction, and autonomous ransomware technology that native cloud storage solutions in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud do not support. Moreover, NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP allows the use of multiple protocols including NFS, CIFS, and iSCSI, whereas native options may only support NFS and iSCSI. Customers already using on-premises NetApp storage such as FAS, AFF, or ASA can experience the same functionality on the cloud with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP, which adds significant value. For data protection, customers can take advantage of the Snapshot technology available with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP. This technology facilitates data recovery by allowing snapshots to be stored either on the same storage or on a disaster recovery (DR) storage. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP helps us to take snapshots and store them on the same storage, with options for migration or replication of those snapshots to different storage, including on-premises DR storage or other cloud storage, providing excellent disaster recovery capabilities.

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David Ivorra

CEO at Lynx View

Modern data platform has simplified Kubernetes backups and disaster recovery across environments

Portworx Enterprise is a leader in the market according to consultancies and consultant agencies, but one area for improvement could be the visibility about how applications are working on a low level, especially regarding how they are messaging between all those microservices. Cybersecurity in those kinds of environments needs to be rock solid and really secured. With all those AIs working now to infect and attack environments, this is something that Portworx Enterprise should put more focus on even more than they do now. There are security solutions already implemented in Portworx Enterprise, including anti-ransomware, but as the environment grows, the possibilities of having cybersecurity issues increase, so they should focus even more on that part.

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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

"The solution provides us unified storage, no matter what kind of data we have."

"If you have a fair amount of experience with NetApp, you can work on it very easily."

"The fast recovery time objective with the ability to bring the environment back to production in case something happens."

"CVO gives us the ability to access data as quickly as possible, which is critical because of the mission set we handle. Some things cannot wait. For example, we tried having the data in the cloud itself, but it took too long for us to retrieve it from cold or deep storage. If we have it ONTAP or on-prem, it's so much easier to pull it within minutes."

"I love this solution."

"My advice would be to go for it; it is a great product and a great piece of software, and NetApp is cutting edge when it comes to software in the cloud."

"CVO provides all the functionality any customer would need on cloud; it's a single solution that covers everything."

"The most valuable feature is the ease of file storage."

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"The best thing about Portworx is the Stork, they have called the VPS (Volume Replacement Strategy) and they also have topology awareness, and these are the three features I like."

"Portworx is a simple solution. It's similar to Pure Storage products. They're all easy to use and install. You need to have a little expertise with containers to use Portworx, but it will be no problem for you if you understand containers."

"The solution is user-friendly."

"A custom IBM script is designed to tackle the storage management challenges within containerized environments, providing crucial data services and features required for enterprise applications."

"I like that you have a small dedicated file system that is fast and resilient for containerized workloads."

"If I containerize a database server, I know that not only is Portworx providing a persistent and resilient storage backend, but it also meets the database's IOPS requirements, in a containerized environment."

"Portworx is a great solution for managing container environments."

"Portworx virtualizes the aspects of the underlying block storage. That is good because they can also use block storage for their future deployment instead of just NFS."

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Cons

"NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP does have a bit of initial complexity for users who are new to the system."

"The product is more restricted with underlying cloud."

"Multipathing for iSCSI LUNs is difficult to deal with from the client-side and I'd love to see a single entry point that can be moved around within the cluster to simplify the client configuration."

"In terms of improvement, I would like to see the Azure NetApp Files have the capability of doing SnapMirrors."

"The pricing could be improved. It is a good product, but it is very expensive for me."

"They definitely need to stay more on top of security vulnerabilities."

"The encryption and deduplication features still have a lot of room for improvement."

"We have had issues with everything failing back 100 percent correctly."

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"It would be highly advantageous to include an integrated backup solution within the same license, rather than purchasing backup separately."

"They have not integrated Portworx with Ondat since they are too focused now on Pure Storage APIs and not on users like us."

"The integration has room for improvement."

"I think the vendor could provide more training for new users who may not be familiar with containers."

"I would like to see a more native mapping to mainframe-type systems."

"The documentation could be better."

"I see some limitations such as operational complexity. Configuring Portworx initially requires an understanding of key concepts and logic, meaning it is not straightforward for everyone to use."

"Regarding pricing, I found that a couple of customers did not purchase the project because, at least in Spain, there are customers finding the pricing a little too high for the service they receive."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We find the pricing to be favorable due to the educational sector we belong to."

"The pricing could be improved. It is a good product, but it is very expensive for me."

"Our licensing costs are folded into the hardware purchases and I have never differentiated between the two."

"The solution's pricing is reasonable."

"The deal with the seller was acceptable; the pricing is reasonable."

"They give us a good price for CVO licenses. It is one of the reasons that we went with the product."

"It is not a cheap solution because we need to pay for the license and pay for Azure resources as well."

"Cost is a big factor, because a lot of companies can't afford enterprise grade equipment all the time. They skimp where they can. I would recommend that they improve the cost."

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"The price of Portworx Enterprise is high."

"I'm not sure how the licensing was broken out, but I don't think our offering of the Portworx was more than USD $20,000."

"The price is competitive, but it is too expensive when paired with Red Hat IBM."

"It has two offerings. One is free, which is limited to only five nodes. The other is enterprise, which is a bit pricier."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

13%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

24%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Government

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	53

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is actually quite reasonable in price compared to other native cloud storage options. For example, a customer using 100 TB of AWS storage would not benefit from deduplica...

What needs improvement with NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

It would be nice to see technology supporting the Elastic Fabric Adapter on Amazon AWS, therefore getting RDMA technology for more low-latency connections.

What is your primary use case for NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP?

I use NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP mostly in customer companies.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Portworx Enterprise?

Regarding pricing, I found that a couple of customers did not purchase the project because, at least in Spain, there are customers finding the pricing a little too high for the service they receive...

What needs improvement with Portworx Enterprise?

What advice do you have for others considering Portworx Enterprise?

Regarding granular data management policies, my profile is not just sales but also technical, and I did not touch all the features. Regarding data policies, we did not find any trouble working with...

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Also Known As

ONTAP Cloud, CVO, NetApp CVO

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Overview

NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is an efficient storage management solution for managing and storing data in the cloud. It offers seamless integration with cloud providers, advanced data replication capabilities, and high data protection. With reliable performance, it is ideal for industries like healthcare and finance.

NetApp

Portworx Enterprise specializes in security, backup, and disaster recovery for Kubernetes. It offers advanced multi-cluster storage management, enabling seamless migration between on-premises and cloud environments.

Portworx Enterprise provides robust security and management features essential for Kubernetes environments, supporting efficient cross-cluster storage management and facilitating smooth migration between on-premises and cloud platforms. Its resilience and functionality allow users to focus on containerized workloads. Stork and topology awareness enhance usability, complemented by comprehensive documentation for PersistentVolumes and PersistentVolumeClaims implementation. Competing with Rancher's Longhorn, it matches Pure Storage's simplicity.

What features define Portworx Enterprise?

Security: Prioritizes secure data handling and robust disaster recovery.
Autopilot: Automates storage management for efficiency.
Backup and Disaster Recovery: Ensures data resilience and availability.
Multi-cluster Support: Facilitates efficient cross-cluster interactions.
Stork: Enhances operational dynamics and usability.
Volume Replacement Strategy: Increases storage reliability.
Topology Awareness: Optimizes storage placement for performance.

What benefits and ROI should users anticipate?

Efficient Migration: Seamlessly transition data across environments without disruption.
Data Locality: Maximizes the accessibility and speed of data.
Enhanced Usability: Improves interaction simplicity and management ease.
Documentation: Provides clear guidance for PersistentVolume integration.
High Satisfaction: Users gain solutions aligning with modern application needs.

Portworx Enterprise is utilized in containerized environments, predominantly in cloud settings with Kubernetes. Users often shift from open-source to enterprise-grade capabilities, benefiting from its efficiency in implementing shared volumes and strong data locality features. Those using dedicated storage for provisioning pure volumes report high satisfaction levels, particularly when exploring modern application settings.

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Sample Customers

1. Accenture 2. Acer 3. Adidas 4. Aetna 5. AIG 6. Apple 7. Bank of America 8. Barclays 9. Bayer 10. Berkshire Hathaway 11. BNP Paribas 12. Cisco 13. Coca-Cola 14. Comcast 15.ConocoPhillips 16. CVS Health 17. Dell 18. Deutsche Bank 19. eBay 20. Eli Lilly 21. FedEx 22. Ford 23. Freescale Semiconductor 24. General Electric 25. Google 26. Honeywell 27. IBM 28. Intel 29. Intuit 30. JPMorgan Chase 31. Kellogg's 32. KeyCorp 33. Liberty Mutual 34. L'Oréal 35. Mastercard

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NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP vs. Portworx Enterprise