VAST Data vs Zadara comparison

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VAST Data and Zadara are both solutions in the All-Flash Storage category. VAST Data is ranked #27, while Zadara is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.4. VAST Data holds a 3.0% mindshare in AFS, compared to Zadara’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of VAST Data users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Zadara users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Zadara and VAST Data are competing products in the storage solutions market. Users are happier with the pricing and support of Zadara, but VAST Data is favored for its advanced features, making it worth the price for many users.

Features: Zadara is highly appreciated for its scalability, intuitive management, and seamless integration with cloud services. VAST Data impresses users with its high-performance storage, low latency, and innovative use of NVMe over Fabrics technology. While both have strong features, users looking for cutting-edge performance might lean towards VAST Data.

Room for Improvement:Zadara could enhance its backup solutions and provide more frequent updates. VAST Data needs a more user-friendly setup process and better documentation. While Zadara's updates and backup could improve, VAST Data's onboarding experience requires refinement.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Zadara is praised for its straightforward deployment model and responsive customer support. VAST Data, while featuring a robust deployment model, is critiqued for occasional complexities. VAST Data's customer service, though generally effective, occasionally falls short of expectations. The ease of deployment favors Zadara, while customer service quality sees both products with room for improvement.

Pricing and ROI: Users find Zadara's setup costs to be more affordable and note a satisfactory ROI. VAST Data, although having higher setup costs, delivers substantial ROI due to its advanced technology. Zadara appeals to cost-conscious users, while VAST Data attracts those prioritizing high performance even at a premium price.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Everpure FlashBlade

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the All-Flash Storage category, the mindshare of Everpure FlashBlade is 2.7%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VAST Data is 3.0%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Zadara is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

All-Flash Storage Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Everpure FlashBlade	2.7%
Zadara	0.7%
VAST Data	3.0%
Other	93.6%

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Featured Reviews

Juliana Camargo

Vendor business manager at TD SYNNEX BRASIL

AI projects have gained momentum as our team has built a strong pipeline for data‑intensive workloads

The best features Everpure FlashBlade offers, which stand out to both me and our customers, are its exceptional performance for AI and analytics workloads, its ability to scale seamlessly, its unified file and object storage architecture, and simplicity of management. Customers also value the fast backup and recovery capabilities, which are critical for cyber resiliency strategies. One of the challenges we face in Brazil is the price point. Everpure FlashBlade is a premium solution, and for many customers, the initial investment can be difficult to justify unless they have very demanding workloads such as AI, large-scale analytics, high performance, or cyber recovery. Because of this, our focus is on identifying customers where the business value and performance benefits clearly outweigh the cost. Since we have not yet deployed Everpure FlashBlade in production with a customer in Brazil with TDCX, I cannot speak from direct operational experience regarding its positive impact. However, Everpure FlashBlade has helped us engage in strategic conversations around AI, cyber resiliency, and modern data architectures. We have Everpure FlashBlade available in Brazil with TDCX for proof of concept activities, which allows customers to validate performance, scalability, and their real-world use cases before making an investment decision. This has been a significant asset in the presales and technology evangelization process and has helped customers understand the business value of Everpure FlashBlade. We have a proof of concept with a customer called M. Dias Branco in Lardas in Brazil. The project is in progress and we hope to close this sale this year.

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Alan Powers

HPC CTO at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Stability-wise, a device that has been up and running for years

The failover capability and resiliency are some of the solution's valuable features. The big thing is resilience because it has richer coding in it, so multiple devices can't fail. Also, one can still access a number of CBoxes that can allow one to access their file system. Once a device fails, it fails the transparency of the end-user, and it just starts using another resource. The encryption capability, the snapshots, along with a whole bunch of features make the tool valuable. VAST Data keeps adding more and more features all the time.

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Adeilson Araujo

Arquiteto De Cloud at Claro Brasil

Hybrid data migration has reduced costs and now needs stronger security and database integration

I would like to share something that I believe could improve Zadara's process, which is the issue of communication with databases. Today we have MongoDB as a cloud service, so integration with databases in Zadara would bring better performance in connection in SaaS models and in dynamic models that could bring a platform and a solution that could increase Zadara's usage in the market and in its business scope. Zadara can improve in the database integration area as I mentioned. Zadara can have better dynamism such as MongoDB in SaaS and bring this better dynamism by connecting and offering it within the clouds as a possibility of block storage within that partner cloud, such as AWS EBS, Google's cloud storage, or something within Azure. Creating a stronger partnership where this block storage can become an API connectable across various clouds but native to those clouds would be beneficial. I noticed simplicity in the security part during the time I used Zadara, so I believe Zadara's security needs to improve to provide more and deliver more security visibility to the end customer so that they feel more secure with data encryption and attack protection. A WAF on the API connection that goes through greater protection, something along those lines, could help guarantee that the data is protected by Zadara.

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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

"It works quite well for us, and I would recommend it."

"I love this solution."

"The main feature I have found to be product replication."

"The best features Everpure FlashBlade offers, which stand out to both me and our customers, are its exceptional performance for AI and analytics workloads, its ability to scale seamlessly, its unified file and object storage architecture, and simplicity of management."

"The initial setup is pretty easy and simple."

"The tool's most valuable features are data warehousing, speedy recovery, and analytics. Its latest release is cost-effective."

"The fact that the solution is extremely stable and it works really great each dollar spent on this solution is worth it."

"My advice for anybody considering this solution is to go by the business needs, as opposed to just choosing the fastest solution."

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"The solution is useful for machine learning and scientific applications, including computer simulations."

"This has been one of the most reliable storage systems that I have ever used."

"It provides very satisfactory storage performance."

"Zadara saves both time and money."

"It's very easy to expand and compared to other storage systems that we've used, it's a lot more expandable and a lot more flexible in how it's deployed."

"With Zadara Storage Cloud, you simplify the management, which is absolutely true."

"Zadara was a key enabler for us to be able to enter the cloud business because if it wasn't for them, it would have taken us a lot longer."

"We have seen a return on our investment with Zadara storage, and it's because it has enabled us to deliver almost limitless capacity."

"The most valuable features of Zadara are its visibility and simplicity to use."

"Zadara's best features are the ease of provisioning the environment and its intuitive design."

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Cons

"The Pure Storage Orchestrator is our biggest pain point at the moment. If we can have more say in future developments of feature sets that we will need to support for our use case, that would be pretty beneficial to us."

"It would be nice if you could store file-based in the same box with the same technology."

"The documentational aspect of FlashBlade needs improvement."

"File storage needs a lot of improvement. Mainframe connectivity also needs improvement because it requires additional components to be integrated with Pure Storage FlashBlade. If you want to keep your backup data, then this becomes an even more expensive solution because Pure Storage FlashBlade will not be able to meet your backup needs."

"The only thing I feel FlashBlade is missing is the SOS API. If it had SOS API, that would put it well over the top."

"I would like to see more deduplication."

"The feature that we're waiting on is better integration with the cell services."

"I would like to see better integration."

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"The write performance could be improved because it is less than half of the read performance."

"The read/write ratio is an area in the solution with some flaws and needs improvement."

"I would like to see them be a little bit more proactive in terms of the patches and updates that are available."

"One point to improve Zadara is to make the limitations clear."

"The range of support of VMware could be better. It can support Windows, however, it cannot support other operating systems like IBM AIX. This needs to improve."

"Right now, to use Zadara, you have to go through some hoops."

"When I had experience with Zadara, the team in Brazil was in a very early stage, so support was not that efficient."

"I would like to see them be a little bit more proactive in terms of the patches and updates that are available. I would like to see more disclosure and information around what fixes or what enhancements are available within a patch, and help in coordinating and scheduling that. Right now, it's driven more by the customer in reaching out via a support ticket."

"We had a lot of issues with the Zadara recently regarding performance, reports, and offloads, the customers could not send backups to Zadara."

"Cost-wise, because it's a pay-per-use model, it may ultimately end up costing us more in the long run than something we developed ourselves."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We used a reseller for the purchase."

"I feel that the price could always be lowered."

"The price of this solution could be made more affordable."

"In my opinion, we have paid the right price for the product. I don't think that it is too much or too little."

"The product is very expensive."

"It's a costly solution, but Pure Storage FlashBlade doesn't require additional licenses. All of the software is combined into one bundle."

"I have seen ROI. It has allowed me to increase the density of my VMs without having to purchase anything additional."

"The price could be cheaper."

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"We acquired VAST Data as a one-time, capital purchase."

"Price-wise, VAST Data is not the cheapest, not the most expensive one."

"One of the factors that ruled out several providers was cost. They were way too expensive for the volume of data that we needed and the speed at which we needed to be able to manage it. There aren't a lot of providers that can do that."

"For our use, it's appropriately priced and overall, it's proved to be very cost-effective against other tier-one vendors."

"The pricing is very competitive and the fact that they have very compelling discounts for multi-year commitments is great."

"It is a nice licensing model and it makes it quite simple because we just pay for what we use, and the bill that comes shows us exactly what customers are using what resources."

"The price of Zadara is very good and it covers everything. There is no subscription needed."

"The pricing and licensing are very simple and the cost is predictable, although, like everything that you pay for as you use, you have to be mindful of what you're using."

"If you just take the street price of Zadara Storage Cloud and look up the price or cost per hour, then you could think that Zadara Storage Cloud is extremely expensive or a solution only for enterprise use. That is not true. You need to compare the entire system. This means that you don't stop looking at just the street price, but you need to consider all the features, requirements, and costs of support as well as the extra cost that other vendors have. Other players just play with hidden, additional costs. Everything is included in Zadara Storage Cloud's licensing cost; what you get is what you pay for."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

13%

Construction Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Small Business

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Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	24

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Small Business	13
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pure Storage FlashBlade?

I am a reseller, so I do not use Everpure FlashBlade personally, which means I do not have direct experience with pri...

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I would not rate Everpure FlashBlade as a perfect score primarily due to the price point in the Brazilian market. Eve...

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What needs improvement with Zadara?

One point to improve Zadara is to make the limitations clear. We encountered many limitations, such as situations whe...

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Our main use case for Zadara is making machines available for customers to use by provisioning the entire environment...

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My advice to other people who are thinking about using Zadara is that they can use it extensively, but they should pa...

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Also Known As

Pure Storage FlashBlade

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Overview

FlashBlade is a software designed for unifying file and object storage to support modern workloads such as analytics, artificial intelligence, and rapid data recovery. The software provides scalable, high-performance storage that enables simultaneous access for large numbers of users and workloads. Its features include support for various data protocols, data reduction techniques, and simple management tools to streamline operations. FlashBlade addresses business problems related to managing large volumes of unstructured data and facilitates faster data processing, enabling organizations to derive insights and value from their information assets. The software assists enterprises in consolidating their data storage infrastructure and improving efficiency in handling complex data tasks.

What are the most important features of FlashBlade?

Ease of Use: Simplifies data management with intuitive controls.
High Performance: Delivers exceptional speed for data-intensive tasks.
Scalability: Expands effortlessly to meet growing data demands.
Seamless Integration: Works well with existing systems for efficient operation.
Predictive Analytics: Provides insights to optimize performance proactively.
Inline Deduplication: Reduces storage footprint without compromising speed.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures data availability during disruptions.

What are the potential benefits or ROI in choosing FlashBlade?

Cost-effectiveness: Provides exceptional performance at a competitive price point.
Minimal Maintenance: Reduces operational overhead with simple management.
Clear Dashboards: Enhances decision-making with accessible performance metrics.
Reliable Performance: Offers consistent output, critical for data-intensive industries.

In data center consolidation, media management, and PACS archiving, FlashBlade meets specific industry needs. Companies in banking and healthcare leverage cost-effective performance and scalability for efficient data access, supporting AI training, big data analytics, and enterprise workloads with high IOPS requirements. Media and entertainment entities use it for video editing and storage management, benefiting from seamless NAS, file, and object storage.

Everpure (formerly Pure Storage)

VAST Data is an innovative storage platform designed to deliver scalable, high-performance data solutions, optimizing access to data-intensive applications across multiple industries.

VAST Data leverages a unique architecture that enhances storage efficiency and data access speed. By eliminating storage tiers and using advanced technology, businesses can manage significant data volumes with ease. Known for its resilience and cost efficiency, VAST Data supports seamless integration with existing infrastructures, ensuring smooth operations for data-driven enterprises.

What are the key features?

Universal Storage: Unifies file and object storage, enhancing flexibility for diverse applications.
Disaggregation: Separates compute and storage, optimizing resource utilization and improving performance.
Data Reduction: Efficiently compresses data, reducing storage costs and maximizing capacity.
High Durability: Provides strong data protection, ensuring reliability and resilience against data loss.

What benefits should you look for in reviews?

Cost Savings: Achieve lower total cost of ownership by optimizing infrastructure and reducing data center footprint.
Scalability: Easily scale storage capacity and performance to meet growing data demands without compromising efficiency.
Performance: Experience faster data retrieval and processing times, supporting high-speed analytics and workloads.

In industries such as financial services and healthcare, VAST Data enables rapid data access essential for real-time analytics and patient care. In media and entertainment, it supports large-scale content delivery, integrating seamlessly with production workflows to improve efficiency and output quality.

VAST Data

Zadara integrates cloud solutions with low latency and a pay-as-you-go model, offering user-friendly scalability and IOPS performance. Its robust features such as single-tenant experience and dedicated cores make it an essential choice for enterprise storage needs.

Zadara is designed for seamless cloud integration supporting major cloud vendors. Its offerings include dedicated cores and hybrid drive options within a scalable environment. Providing managed services, Zadara is adaptable with predictable pricing. Its reliability is enhanced by iSCSI service, supporting fault tolerance and data management across data centers.

What are the key features of Zadara?

Cloud Integration: Seamlessly supports major cloud vendors for easy deployment.
Low Latency: Ensures quick data access and processing.
Pay-as-You-Go: Flexible pricing model based on usage.
Single-Tenant Experience: Exclusive resources for enhanced performance.
Dedicated Cores: Provides consistent and reliable service quality.
Hybrid Drive Options: Offers a mix of storage solutions fitting diverse needs.
Managed Services Support: Comprehensive service management and support for users.

What benefits should users evaluate when considering Zadara?

Scalability: Easy to scale resources according to demand.
Flexibility in Deployment: Options for various enterprise storage configurations.
Predictable Pricing: Cost forecasts help manage budgets effectively.
User-Friendliness: Intuitive operations streamline processes.
IOPS Performance: High input/output operations per second for expedited tasks.

In industries managing large-scale data storage and disaster recovery, Zadara provides a foundation for secure and efficient data handling. It supports managed service providers with infrastructure solutions, including backup and disaster recovery, enabling seamless off-site storage and maintaining business continuity across different sectors.

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Sample Customers

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Norwest Venture Partners, General Dynamics Information Technology, Ginkgo Bioworks

Time, Inc. A&E Network, The Washington Post, News UK, McGraw Hill, Gilt, Toshiba, Deloitte, VMware

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