Compare Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) and Amazon FSx for Windows File Server 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Star Rating
(70)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Star Rating
(32)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon FSx for Windows File ServerAmazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) vs Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.
- Reviewers felt that Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) meets the needs of their business better than Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Amazon FSx for Windows File Server over Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS).
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
No pricing availableAmazon FSx for Windows File Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
No trial information availableAmazon FSx for Windows File Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
39
8.5
20
Ease of Use
9.0
40
8.6
22
Ease of Setup
8.6
21
8.2
11
Ease of Admin
8.4
20
8.6
11
Quality of Support
9.2
32
8.4
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
20
8.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
9.5
22
Features by Category
Functionality
9.8
15
8.7
18
9.7
15
8.6
18
9.6
14
8.3
18
9.5
14
8.9
18
Cloud Support
9.0
13
8.7
18
9.3
15
8.9
18
9.5
13
8.4
18
Automation
8.8
10
8.1
18
8.8
11
8.0
18
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) and Amazon FSx for Windows File Server are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) has no unique categories
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
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
20.0%
Computer Software
18.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.0%
Internet
6.0%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Other
46.0%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
17.2%
Computer & Network Security
10.3%
Accounting
6.9%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
3.4%
Other
37.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) has no discussions with answers
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server has no discussions with answers
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