# AWS Storage Gateway vs Azure Storage Explorer Comparison | | AWS Storage Gateway | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 61 | 61 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (36.8% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### AWS Storage Gateway **Not enough data** ### Azure Storage Explorer Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Cloud Storage (1 reviews) Cons: - Complexity (1 reviews) - Complexity Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | AWS Storage Gateway | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (44 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 9.0 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (20 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (39 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### AWS Storage Gateway #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Azure Storage Explorer #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **AWS Storage Gateway** | 8.5/10 | 9 | | **Azure Storage Explorer** | 8.5/10 | 18 | #### Performance | Feature | AWS Storage Gateway | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **High Availability** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Low Latency** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **High Scalability** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Fast Application Deployment** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | AWS Storage Gateway | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Simplified Management** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | | **Monitoring Tool** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Cost-Saving** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | AWS Storage Gateway | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Business Continuity** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Data Security** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | AWS Storage Gateway | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 27.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.8% | 24.1% | | **Enterprise** | 36.8% | 48.3% | ### By Industry #### AWS Storage Gateway - **Information Technology and Services:** 19.3% - **Computer Software:** 8.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 5.3% - **Financial Services:** 3.5% - **Computer & Network Security:** 3.5% - **Insurance:** 3.5% - **Civil Engineering:** 3.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.5% - **Real Estate:** 3.5% - **Other:** 36.8% #### Azure Storage Explorer - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.9% - **Computer Software:** 20.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.2% - **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.4% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 3.4% - **Media Production:** 3.4% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Banking:** 1.7% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 1.7% - **Other:** 27.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to AWS Storage Gateway - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (599 reviews) - [Azure StorSimple](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-storsimple/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews) - [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Google Hybrid Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/google-hybrid-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (47 reviews) - [zStorage](https://www.g2.com/products/zstorage-2025-10-01/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (26 reviews) - [Azure Stack](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-stack/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (33 reviews) - [Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-openshift-container-storage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (33 reviews) - [ExpanDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/expandrive/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (90 reviews) - [StorPool](https://www.g2.com/products/storpool/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (10 reviews) - [Dell Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/dell-flash-storage/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (18 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure Storage Explorer - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (599 reviews) - [ExpanDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/expandrive/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (90 reviews) - [Google Hybrid Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/google-hybrid-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (47 reviews) - [NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-ontap-data-management-software/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Sangfor Cloud Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sangfor-cloud-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (69 reviews) - [Red Hat OpenShift Container Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-openshift-container-storage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (33 reviews) - [Resilio Active Everywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/resilio-active-everywhere/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Evergreen//One: Storage as-a-Service](https://www.g2.com/products/evergreen-one-storage-as-a-service/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (36 reviews) - [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### AWS Storage Gateway - Title: [What are the 3 storage interface options for AWS Storage Gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-3-storage-interface-options-for-aws-storage-gateway) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "File Gateway , Volume Gateway, Tape Gateway" ### Azure Storage Explorer No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-storage-gateway-vs-azure-storage-explorer)