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Oracle Cloud Object Storage vs Oracle Database Backup Service comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

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

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
Oracle Database Backup Service
Ranking in Public Cloud Storage Services
14th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Public Cloud Storage Services category, the mindshare of Oracle Cloud Object Storage is 3.0%, down from 3.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Backup Service is 2.8%, up from 0.9% 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%
Oracle Database Backup Service2.8%
Other94.2%
Public Cloud Storage Services
 

Featured Reviews

SureshKumar2 - PeerSpot reviewer
DBA Competency Manager at 4iApps
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.
Hosney Osman - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solution Architect at Vodafone
Achieve high availability and security with automated tasks over a decade
While there are some disadvantages in this product, from my experience with basic use cases, daily tasks, integration, scheduling, saving, and encryption, I have not encountered significant areas for improvement. However, the addition of a GUI configuration management and administration console for all administrative tasks would be highly beneficial. It would be preferable to have the ability to perform all console, terminal, and command line operations through a GUI interface.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"The solution's most valuable features are its speed, unlimited space, and simplicity of use."
"The technical support for the solution was very nice."
"I am totally satisfied with it."
"Oracle Cloud Object Storage is valuable for storing unstructured data, such as text documents and word documents."
"The features of Oracle Cloud Object Storage that I have found the most valuable are that everything is in order and structured."
"We use it mostly in the cloud. It is stable, requires high availability, and works with large datasets seamlessly."
"When comparing Oracle Cloud Object Storage with Azure Object Storage, Oracle Cloud Object Storage is the superior solution, with better data encryption, implementation, and performance, which is notably faster."
"The product works very fast. It automates a lot of operations in the background."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is stable and offers high availability and the commands for restoration and backup processes are not complicated."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is stable and offers high availability, and the commands for restoration and backup processes are not complicated."
"It's a scalable product."
"This is a product that I recommend to others who are interested in using it."
"Replication and performance tuning are valuable features."
"The product's most valuable features are differential and cumulative backup functionality."
"Oracle Database Backup Service is an easy-to-use consolidation solution that's dashboard-driven."
 

Cons

"We have support but haven't had a reason to use the backup and recovery features."
"The usability and real-time capabilities could be enhanced."
"The solution should provide more customization and the possibility of doing more manual tasks."
"The retrievability for Oracle Cloud Object Storage could be made simpler through the implementation of a GUI interface to retrieve data."
"The first time setup for Oracle Cloud Object Storage is a little bit complex, but after implementation, there is no complexity."
"Cost-wise, it is not an affordable tool if you allocate space, and try to use it some other day."
"The technical support from Oracle has some room for improvement."
"The product can be difficult to use compared to how it is marketed. Technical support also lacks a timely response."
"I have been working with Oracle Database Backup Service for five years, and it has already been quite an expensive and extensive experience."
"It's already fast, but still, they could improve the speed."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
"The installation process is easy for me because I have performed this action hundreds of times. However, it is important to note that beginners and even some senior professionals may encounter significant difficulties during installation."
"The product can protect from external data penetration, but the in-house IT team can access it."
"Deployment is overly complex and could be streamlined."
"The initial setup is overly complex, unnecessarily so."
"We cannot use the product with other brands."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Cloud Object Storage might not be that expensive compared to on-premises solutions."
"Disaster recovery (DR) can be expensive."
"During the billing cycle, if I use the tool only for a day, I still need to pay you for a month."
"We have a yearly subscription for the product."
"Price is always an area that could be made better, as it is quite expensive."
"It's an expensive solution and is an area that needs improvement."
"The only problem with Oracle is its pricing."
"The platform is expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Oracle Database Backup Service a seven or eight out of ten."
"The platform is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise2
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Backup Service?
There could be room for improvement regarding Oracle Database Backup Service, from the dashboard to pricing.I would like to see more AI, better customization, and additional features in future upda...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Backup Service?
Integration of Oracle Database Backup Service usually takes just a few hours.
 

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Sample Customers

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