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At a Glance
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Star Rating
(70)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Amazon FSx
Amazon FSx
Star Rating
(16)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon FSx
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) excels in "Storage Scaling" with a score of 9.8, allowing seamless scaling of storage capacity without downtime, while Amazon FSx, with a score of 9.5, also offers good scaling but may require more manual intervention in certain scenarios.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon EFS provides superior "Backup Support" with a score of 9.7, highlighting its automated backup features that ensure data safety, whereas Amazon FSx, scoring 8.6, has been noted for its less robust backup options, which can lead to concerns about data recovery.
  • G2 users indicate that "File Security" is a strong point for Amazon EFS, scoring 9.6, with features like encryption at rest and in transit, while Amazon FSx, scoring 8.9, offers security but has received feedback about its complexity in managing permissions and access controls.
  • Users on G2 report that Amazon EFS shines in "File Organization" with a score of 9.5, making it easier to manage files in a hierarchical structure, while Amazon FSx, with a score of 8.2, has been criticized for its less intuitive file organization capabilities, which can hinder user experience.
  • Reviewers say that Amazon EFS has a higher "Cloud Migration Support" score of 9.5, with users appreciating its straightforward integration with other AWS services, compared to Amazon FSx's score of 8.2, where users have mentioned challenges in migrating existing data smoothly.
  • Users report that both products perform well in "Workflow Automation," each scoring 8.8, but Amazon EFS is often preferred for its more user-friendly automation tools that simplify repetitive tasks, while Amazon FSx has been noted for requiring more technical expertise to set up similar workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
No pricing available
Amazon FSx
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
No trial information available
Amazon FSx
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
39
8.7
14
Ease of Use
9.0
40
9.2
14
Ease of Setup
8.6
21
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
20
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
32
8.6
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
20
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
10.0
14
Features by Category
9.3
19
8.6
15
Functionality
9.8
15
9.5
13
9.7
15
8.6
13
9.6
14
8.9
12
9.5
14
8.2
12
Cloud Support
9.0
13
8.1
12
9.3
15
8.5
13
9.5
13
8.2
12
Automation
8.8
10
8.3
13
8.8
11
8.8
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
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Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon FSx
Amazon FSx
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) and Amazon FSx are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) has no unique categories
Amazon FSx
Amazon FSx has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.0%
Amazon FSx
Amazon FSx
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
18.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Internet
6.0%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Other
46.0%
Amazon FSx
Amazon FSx
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Pharmaceuticals
20.0%
Computer Software
13.3%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Financial Services
6.7%
Other
20.0%
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Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
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Discussions
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) Discussions
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Amazon FSx
Amazon FSx Discussions
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