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Compare Azure Files and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Mid-Market (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.57/Hour Yearly
Azure Files
Star Rating
(125)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure FilesNetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Star Rating
(34)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.57/Hour Yearly
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP excels in file management with a high rating of 9.1 for device syncing, while Azure Files offers a solid performance but falls slightly behind in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Files shines in performance and reliability, achieving a score of 9.4, which is higher than NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP's score of 8.9, indicating a more robust infrastructure for high-demand applications.
- G2 users highlight that NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP provides superior disaster recovery features with a score of 8.7, while Azure Files matches this score but lacks some advanced options that users find beneficial in NetApp's offering.
- Users on G2 report that Azure Files has a more user-friendly administration console, scoring 9.0 compared to NetApp's 8.5, making it easier for teams to manage their file storage solutions.
- Reviewers say that NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP offers better file security with a score of 8.9, which includes features like encrypted storage, while Azure Files also provides strong security but does not match the same level of encryption options.
- Users report that Azure Files is more favorable for cloud migration support, scoring 8.7, which is crucial for businesses looking to transition to cloud-based solutions, whereas NetApp's support in this area is perceived as less comprehensive.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
105
8.7
19
Ease of Use
8.6
105
8.9
18
Ease of Setup
8.7
63
8.3
15
Ease of Admin
8.7
58
8.5
14
Quality of Support
8.5
91
8.5
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
53
8.3
15
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
103
9.3
16
Features by Category
File Management
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Collaboration
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Platform
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8.9
6
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8.1
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Operations
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Cost Optimization
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Operations
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Security Controls
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Functionality
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Compatibility
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Compatibility
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Management
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Automation
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IT Management
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Monitoring
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Administration
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Analysis
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Functionality
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Management
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Security
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Performance
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Functionality
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Security
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Functionality
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Cloud Support
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Automation
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Development
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Database
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Infrastructure
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Cloud Visibility
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Security
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Identity
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Management
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Reporting
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Security
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Configuration
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Database Administration
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Availability
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Security
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Data Management
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Files and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Azure Files has no unique categories
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Automation, Cloud Infrastructure Monitoring, Online Backup, File Recovery, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms, Block Storage, Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions, Archive Storage Solutions, Cloud Migration, File Migration, Database as a Service (DBaaS), Cloud Content Collaboration, Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Cloud Cost Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Files
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
33.0%
Computer Software
10.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Consulting
2.6%
Other
46.1%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
11.5%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Hospital & Health Care
7.7%
Education Management
7.7%
Other
42.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Files
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amanda W.
Verified User in Environmental Services
I like that your able to create folders to organize files
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Not much functionality beyond file storage
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
mehmet k.
Verified User in Financial Services
User friendly interface , powerfull cli , performance , availability and solution oriented nas storage
Most Helpful Critical Review
Amanda W.
Verified User in Environmental Services
I like that your able to create folders to organize files
mehmet k.
Verified User in Financial Services
User friendly interface , powerfull cli , performance , availability and solution oriented nas storage
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Not much functionality beyond file storage
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