# Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) vs Amazon FSx for Lustre Comparison | | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Amazon FSx for Lustre | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 71 | 15 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Amazon FSx for Lustre | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Amazon FSx for Lustre #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Cloud File Storage | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)** | 9.4/10 | 20 | | **Amazon FSx for Lustre** | 8.8/10 | 5 | #### Functionality | Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Amazon FSx for Lustre | |---|---|---| | **Storage Scaling** | 9.8 (16 reviews) | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Backup Support** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Security** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **File Organization** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Cloud Support | Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Amazon FSx for Lustre | |---|---|---| | **Service Support** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud Transparency** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud Migration Support** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Amazon FSx for Lustre | |---|---|---| | **Intelligent Data Management** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Amazon FSx for Lustre | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 29.4% | 57.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 31.4% | 21.4% | | **Enterprise** | 39.2% | 21.4% | ### By Industry #### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.6% - **Computer Software:** 17.6% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9% - **Internet:** 5.9% - **Telecommunications:** 3.9% - **Sporting Goods:** 3.9% - **Automotive:** 3.9% - **Insurance:** 3.9% - **Hospitality:** 3.9% - **Accounting:** 2.0% - **Other:** 29.4% #### Amazon FSx for Lustre - **Education Management:** 21.4% - **Computer Software:** 14.3% - **Real Estate:** 7.1% - **Paper & Forest Products:** 7.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Legal Services:** 7.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 7.1% - **Financial Services:** 7.1% - **Events Services:** 7.1% - **Other:** 7.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) - [Azure Files](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Google Cloud Filestore](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-filestore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Cyberduck](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberduck/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews) - [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (708 reviews) - [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (722 reviews) - [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (320 reviews) - [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (260 reviews) - [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews) ### Alternatives to Amazon FSx for Lustre - [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (708 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (722 reviews) - [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews) - [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (320 reviews) - [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (260 reviews) - [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-oracle-cloud-infrastructure-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (12 reviews) - [Igloo](https://www.g2.com/products/igloo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (94 reviews) - [Azure Files](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Cyberduck](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberduck/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (87 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) No discussions available for this product. ### Amazon FSx for Lustre - Title: [Is FSx Lustre for Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fsx-lustre-for-windows) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No, it isn't." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-elastic-file-system-amazon-efs-vs-amazon-fsx-for-lustre)