We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure File Storage and Wasabi based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Public Cloud Storage Services solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The initial setup is fairly easy."
"It's a scalable solution."
"This solution supports all file formats."
"The biggest advantage of Azure File Storage vis-à-vis other public cloud storage providers, and why we recommend Azure first and foremost, is that many of our customers have partnerships with Microsoft and so they have access to better cloud economics. Compared to AWS, we have found that (from a customer perspective) Azure is much more competitive."
"The most significant aspect of Microsoft Azure File Storage is its life cycle functionality, which enables us to transfer files to various storage options, such as hot storage, full storage, and archive. This feature is crucial since we can apply a life cycle method to files that have not been in use for an extended period, and then move them to a cheaper cold storage option to save costs. Since the newest files are stored in the hot storage, it met our specific requirements. Consequently, older files can be transferred to archive and cold storage."
"The solution is user-friendly and integrates easily with web apps."
"The product is a reliable cloud solution."
"What I like about Microsoft Azure File Storage is its convenience for customers, cost-effectiveness, and high availability."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The tool is very user-friendly."
"The most valuable feature of Wasabi is its cost."
"Wasabi is an easy-to-use solution."
"The most valuable feature of Wasabi is the backups."
"We can store our videos on hot storage, allowing immediate access to them."
"Basically, I set Wasabi up and forget it. I'll monitor it every once in a while just to make sure that it's working correctly."
"It's not very intuitive."
"Azure File Storage's stability is okay, but sometimes we have trouble with the link to the Azure VPN disconnecting."
"The way retention policies are applied could be more optimized."
"Lacks integration with other platforms."
"Licensing costs are expensive."
"I have used the file storage explorer in multiple systems, and it seems a bit cumbersome and not very efficient, particularly with authentication. It can be tricky to set it up."
"They can improve the ability to assign permissions to different groups or users."
"Maybe Microsoft can make it more economical because it is a costly affair."
"The solution must allow the extension of the retention period."
"The scalability could be improved."
"Setting up users on the appliance should be improved."
"The solution’s user reporting could be improved."
"Having the ability to upload and download data using third-party apps such as Mega which can sync to the desktop would be excellent."
"I don't have enough experience to understand the nuances of where they might improve."
"The scalability could improve."
Microsoft Azure File Storage is ranked 3rd in Public Cloud Storage Services with 44 reviews while Wasabi is ranked 8th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 7 reviews. Microsoft Azure File Storage is rated 8.2, while Wasabi is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Microsoft Azure File Storage writes "Various storage options available, high availability, and quick deployment". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Wasabi writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used to move local backups to the cloud". Microsoft Azure File Storage is most compared with Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Azure NetApp Files, Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage, whereas Wasabi is most compared with Amazon S3 Glacier, Google Cloud Storage, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Object Storage and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP. See our Microsoft Azure File Storage vs. Wasabi report.
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