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At a Glance
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Star Rating
(89)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage
Star Rating
(44)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Disk Storage
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) excels in its integration with other AWS services, making it a preferred choice for those already within the AWS ecosystem. Reviewers mention that the seamless connectivity enhances their overall cloud experience.
  • Reviewers say that Azure Disk Storage offers superior performance for enterprise-level applications, particularly with its Premium SSD tier, which is highlighted for its low latency and high throughput capabilities. Users on G2 appreciate the speed improvements for critical workloads.
  • G2 users mention that Amazon EBS has a more user-friendly interface, which contributes to its higher ease of use rating. Users report that the straightforward setup process allows for quicker deployment compared to Azure Disk Storage.
  • Users say that Azure Disk Storage provides better scalability options, particularly for large enterprises, allowing for dynamic resizing of disks without downtime. Reviewers highlight this feature as a significant advantage for growing businesses.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon EBS has a robust snapshot feature that allows for easy backups and recovery, which is frequently praised for its reliability. Users report that this functionality is crucial for maintaining data integrity.
  • Users on G2 report that the quality of support for Amazon EBS is generally rated higher, with many reviewers noting prompt responses and effective solutions from the support team, while Azure Disk Storage users have expressed some concerns about response times.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
No pricing available
Azure Disk Storage
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
No trial information available
Azure Disk Storage
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
56
8.7
39
Ease of Use
9.0
60
8.6
37
Ease of Setup
9.4
37
8.7
24
Ease of Admin
9.0
36
8.4
25
Quality of Support
9.0
56
8.6
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
34
8.3
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
57
10.0
33
Categories
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Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) and Azure Disk Storage are categorized as Block Storage
Unique Categories
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Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) has no unique categories
Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.3%
Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
18.7%
Financial Services
8.0%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.0%
Other
42.7%
Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage
Information Technology and Services
32.6%
Computer Software
14.0%
Insurance
4.7%
Financial Services
4.7%
Building Materials
4.7%
Other
39.5%
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Discussions
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS)
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) Discussions
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Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) has no discussions with answers
Azure Disk Storage
Azure Disk Storage Discussions
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Azure Disk Storage has no discussions with answers