# Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) vs Azure Files Comparison | | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 71 | 55 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (42.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) **Not enough data** ### Azure Files Pros: - Azure Services (2 reviews) - Customer Support (2 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (1 reviews) - Storage Limitations (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 8.2 (46 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.3 (23 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (33 reviews) | 7.8 (33 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 7.2 (46 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure Files #### 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 | | **Azure Files** | 8.5/10 | 7 | #### Functionality | Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | |---|---|---| | **Storage Scaling** | 9.8 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **Backup Support** | 9.7 (16 reviews) | 8.6 (6 reviews) | | **File Security** | 9.7 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | | **File Organization** | 9.6 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Cloud Support | Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | |---|---|---| | **Service Support** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 7.8 (6 reviews) | | **Cloud Transparency** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | | **Cloud Migration Support** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | #### Automation | Feature | Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) | Azure Files | |---|---|---| | **Intelligent Data Management** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | | **Workflow Automation** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.0 (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) | Azure Files | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 29.4% | 22.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 31.4% | 34.7% | | **Enterprise** | 39.2% | 42.9% | ### 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% #### Azure Files - **Information Technology and Services:** 30.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.0% - **Computer Software:** 4.0% - **Higher Education:** 4.0% - **Banking:** 4.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.0% - **Telecommunications:** 4.0% - **Automotive:** 2.0% - **Biotechnology:** 2.0% - **Other:** 36.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) - [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 (769 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 (723 reviews) - [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (323 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) - [Qumulo Core](https://www.g2.com/products/qumulo-core/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (19 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure Files - [Amazon FSx for Windows File Server](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-fsx-for-windows-file-server/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (32 reviews) - [Google Cloud Filestore](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-filestore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews) - [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews) - [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (769 reviews) - [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (323 reviews) - [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews) - [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (260 reviews) - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (723 reviews) - [Amazon FSx](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-fsx/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (16 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) No discussions available for this product. ### Azure Files - Title: [What is the use of storage account in Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/azure-files-what-is-the-use-of-storage-account-in-azure) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I set up our whole team on Azure file share. Just a few lines of code dropped into Powershell creates a new drive on each computer that lets the team share..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-elastic-file-system-amazon-efs-vs-azure-files)