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Categories and Ranking

Portworx Enterprise
Ranking in Data Storage for Kubernetes
1st
Average Rating
9.2
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Software Defined Storage (3rd)
Red Hat Openshift Data Foun...
Ranking in Data Storage for Kubernetes
4th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Storage for Kubernetes category, the mindshare of Portworx Enterprise is 22.7%, down from 44.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat Openshift Data Foundation is 15.2%, down from 38.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Storage for Kubernetes Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Portworx Enterprise22.7%
Red Hat Openshift Data Foundation15.2%
Other62.1%
Data Storage for Kubernetes
 

Featured Reviews

David Ivorra - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Alfredo-Gomez - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Borak
Competitive solution with a mix of complexity, power, and functionality but not suitable for beginners
We are deploying a full OpenShift container platform infrastructure for a full DevOps lifecycle from developing to operation. We're developing all microservices with the persistence on ODF, so we need to perform a backup of those persistence services ODF's most valuable feature is its storage…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 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 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."
"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."
"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."
"I like that you have a small dedicated file system that is fast and resilient for containerized workloads."
"The solution is user-friendly."
"Portworx is a great solution for managing container environments."
"ODF is totally scalable, and the scaling process is simple."
"ODF's most valuable feature is its storage capabilities."
 

Cons

"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."
"The integration has room for improvement."
"It would be highly advantageous to include an integrated backup solution within the same license, rather than purchasing backup separately."
"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."
"They have not integrated Portworx with Ondat since they are too focused now on Pure Storage APIs and not on users like us."
"This is not a solution for beginners, they will suffer a lot in trying to use it."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has two offerings. One is free, which is limited to only five nodes. The other is enterprise, which is a bit pricier."
"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."
"The price of Portworx Enterprise is high."
"The catalog list price is very expensive, but if you can directly negotiate with Red Hat, it's relatively well-priced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Government
10%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
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Questions from the Community

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?
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. Deb...
What advice do you have for others considering Portworx Enterprise?
My advice for others considering Portworx Enterprise is that if you operate in a cloud-native environment such as Kubernetes or OpenShift, this solution is worthwhile. Portworx Enterprise offers en...
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