# AWS DataSync vs AWS Import/Export Snowball Comparison | | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 13 | 29 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (46.2% of reviews) | Mid-Market (42.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 7.8 (21 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS DataSync #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### AWS Import/Export Snowball #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### ETL Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS DataSync** | N/A | N/A | | **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Loading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Migration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS DataSync** | N/A | N/A | | **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Data Replication | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS DataSync** | N/A | N/A | | **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Solution Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure Compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Solution Provision | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **System Failover** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Service Provision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS DataSync** | N/A | N/A | | **AWS Import/Export Snowball** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration) **Unique to AWS DataSync (2):** [File Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-migration), [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication) **Unique to AWS Import/Export Snowball (1):** [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS DataSync | AWS Import/Export Snowball | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 46.2% | 26.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 46.2% | 42.3% | | **Enterprise** | 7.7% | 30.8% | ### By Industry #### AWS DataSync - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.1% - **Computer Software:** 23.1% - **Sports:** 7.7% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 7.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.7% - **Higher Education:** 7.7% - **Design:** 7.7% - **Consumer Goods:** 7.7% - **Accounting:** 7.7% #### AWS Import/Export Snowball - **Computer Software:** 23.1% - **Financial Services:** 15.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.5% - **Telecommunications:** 3.8% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.8% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.8% - **Investment Management:** 3.8% - **Internet:** 3.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8% - **Other:** 23.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS DataSync - [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews) - [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4000 reviews) - 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