Compare Amazon FSx for Lustre and Amazon FSx for Windows File Server 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% 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 FSx for Lustre
Star Rating
(15)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon FSx for LustreAmazon 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 FSx for Lustre vs Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Amazon FSx for Windows File Server easier to use and set up. However, Amazon FSx for Lustre is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Amazon FSx for Lustre overall.
- Reviewers felt that Amazon FSx for Lustre 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 FSx for Lustre is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Amazon FSx for Windows File Server over Amazon FSx for Lustre.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon FSx for Lustre
No pricing availableAmazon FSx for Windows File Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon FSx for Lustre
No trial information availableAmazon FSx for Windows File Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
9
8.5
20
Ease of Use
8.1
9
8.6
22
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
8.2
11
Ease of Admin
8.7
5
8.6
11
Quality of Support
8.7
9
8.4
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
8.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
6
9.5
22
Features by Category
Functionality
9.3
5
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
8.7
5
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Cloud Support
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Automation
8.7
5
8.1
18
8.3
5
8.0
18
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon FSx for Lustre and Amazon FSx for Windows File Server are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Amazon FSx for Lustre has no unique categories
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon FSx for Lustre
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
Education Management
21.4%
Computer Software
14.3%
Real Estate
7.1%
Paper & Forest Products
7.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Other
42.9%
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
Is FSx Lustre for Windows?
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TL
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