We compared Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Overall, Google Cloud Storage is praised for its scalability, efficiency, reliability, seamless integration, and security, with some areas for improvement in documentation and support. Amazon S3 Glacier stands out for its cost-effective long-term storage capabilities, robust security features, efficient scalability, and positive customer service experiences. Both services offer competitive pricing, straightforward setup costs, and flexible licensing options. However, Google Cloud Storage users appreciate its storage capacity, performance, and integration with other Google services, while Amazon S3 Glacier users value its durability, easy scalability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Features: Google Cloud Storage stands out for its scalable capacity, efficient data storage, seamless integration with Google services, and robust security measures. In contrast, Amazon S3 Glacier excels in its long-term storage capability, low cost, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Pricing and ROI: Comparing the setup cost, users have reported that both Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier have a straightforward and easy-to-navigate setup process. They have also commended the flexibility and accommodation of the licensing options provided by both products., Google Cloud Storage has been found to provide a highly beneficial and lucrative ROI, according to user feedback. Users have experienced significant returns on their investment. Amazon S3 Glacier also offers a highly positive ROI, with users praising its cost-effectiveness, reliability, scalability, and ease of use. It efficiently stores data at a minimal expense, making it valuable for long-term data retention.
Room for Improvement: Google Cloud Storage could benefit from better documentation and clearer instructions, improved error reporting, and more efficient troubleshooting processes. On the other hand, Amazon S3 Glacier users have suggested faster retrieval time, interface design improvements, and enhanced usability.
Deployment and customer support: Based on user reviews, the duration required to establish a new tech solution differs between Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier. While some Google Cloud users spent months on deployment followed by a week on setup, Amazon S3 Glacier users experienced varying timeframes, with some requiring three months for deployment and an additional week for setup, while others only needed a week for both. Assessing the specific context is crucial for accurate evaluation., Google Cloud Storage's customer service is highly regarded, with users praising their helpful and responsive support team. They are known for their prompt assistance and extensive technical guidance. Amazon S3 Glacier also provides highly regarded customer service, with users appreciating their prompt and helpful assistance. Their technical support team is commended for their expertise and willingness to ensure customer satisfaction.
The summary above is based on 57 interviews we conducted recently with Google Cloud Storage and Amazon S3 Glacier users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"Amazon S3 Glacier is a very cheap storage, where we store infrequently used data."
"It is a very comprehensive tool."
"AWS Lambda is the most valuable part of the solution because it gives you a code interface for everything."
"The solution is stable."
"Amazon S3 Glacier can integrate seamlessly with other AWS services."
"The tool is simple to use and not very expensive."
"We like that the price is cheaper."
"The solution’s storage management is good and dynamic. The product is highly stable. The solution is highly scalable. The customer service and support is good. The initial setup is straightforward. I recommend the solution."
"The solution's customer service and support are helpful since they are responsive...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."
"The combination of Firebase features, including storage, the Firebase database, and authentication, has been the most valuable. Firebase offers Google authentication, which is convenient for our needs. Additionally, Firebase provides email authentication and Gmail authentication, which are easy to set up and integrate into our applications."
"It’s very stable."
"I find the accessibility from various devices to be the most valuable feature of Google Cloud Storage. I also like that it is integrated with Gmail and Google Groups."
"Its performance and security features are valuable."
"Google Cloud is handy and easy to use."
"It's user-friendly. We find it to be very easy to use."
"Access your files from anywhere, no installation necessary"
"The solution's pricing is too expensive and could be improved."
"The user experience must be improved."
"I am unsure if the product provides good integration capabilities. From an improvement perspective, I want the tool to provide easier integration features."
"The solution's cloud storage is very expensive, and users may not be able to afford cloud storage."
"Although Amazon S3 Glacier is cheap, its data retrieval cost is very high compared to other solutions."
"The product needs to improve cloud security."
"I would like to see the retrieval time reduced."
"The pricing is a bit expensive. There is room for improvement in costs."
"The user interface could be more intuitive."
"There are inefficiencies with cache when the names are sequencing."
"The solution should have two factor authentication."
"I don't find the solution very user-friendly."
"They need more enhancements in the security features."
"I would like to see better pricing."
"I would also like to be able to use my own tools and packages within this solution and also have a tool to visualize the data with graphics."
"The problem I face right now is that my data warehouse is being hosted on Google Cloud, however, integration between Google Cloud to Microsoft Azure is a big problem."
Amazon S3 Glacier is ranked 2nd in Public Cloud Storage Services with 35 reviews while Google Cloud Storage is ranked 4th in Public Cloud Storage Services with 66 reviews. Amazon S3 Glacier is rated 8.6, while Google Cloud Storage is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Amazon S3 Glacier writes "A cost-effective solution to reduce storage and cost footprint". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Google Cloud Storage writes "Flexible, reliable, and beneficial for small sized companies". Amazon S3 Glacier is most compared with Google Cloud Storage Nearline, Microsoft Azure File Storage, Wasabi, Amazon S3 and Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), whereas Google Cloud Storage is most compared with AT&T Cloud Storage, Amazon EFS (Elastic File System), Microsoft Azure File Storage, Google Workspace and Amazon S3. See our Amazon S3 Glacier vs. Google Cloud Storage report.
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