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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
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore
Star Rating
(21)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Filestore
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon EFS excels in storage scaling with a score of 9.8, allowing for seamless expansion as data needs grow, while Google Cloud Filestore, although reliable, does not match this level of scalability.
  • Reviewers mention that Amazon EFS offers robust backup support with a score of 9.7, which is crucial for data recovery, whereas Google Cloud Filestore's backup capabilities are perceived as less comprehensive.
  • G2 users highlight that Amazon EFS provides superior file security, scoring 9.6, with features like encryption at rest and in transit, while Google Cloud Filestore, despite being secure, does not offer the same level of detailed security features.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Amazon EFS for its file organization capabilities, scoring 9.5, which helps in managing large datasets efficiently, while Google Cloud Filestore's organization features are seen as more basic.
  • Reviewers say that Amazon EFS shines in cloud migration support with a score of 9.5, making it easier for businesses to transition to the cloud, while Google Cloud Filestore's migration tools are considered less user-friendly.
  • Users report that Amazon EFS has a higher quality of support, scoring 9.1, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, compared to Google Cloud Filestore, which received a lower score of 8.5 for support quality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
No pricing available
Google Cloud Filestore
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
No trial information available
Google Cloud Filestore
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
39
8.9
9
Ease of Use
9.0
40
8.9
9
Ease of Setup
8.6
21
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
20
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
32
8.5
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
20
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
36
7.7
10
Features by Category
9.3
19
Not enough data
Functionality
9.8
15
Not enough data
9.7
15
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
9.5
14
Not enough data
Cloud Support
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.5
13
Not enough data
Automation
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) and Google Cloud Filestore are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) has no unique categories
Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore 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%
Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.8%
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%
Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Education Management
21.1%
Hospital & Health Care
10.5%
Retail
5.3%
Religious Institutions
5.3%
Other
36.8%
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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 Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) has no discussions with answers
Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore Discussions
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Google Cloud Filestore has no discussions with answers