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Compare Azure Blob Storage and DigitalOcean Spaces 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $5.00 Per Month
Azure Blob Storage
Star Rating
(107)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Blob StorageDigitalOcean Spaces
Star Rating
(45)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.00 Per Month
Learn more about DigitalOcean SpacesSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Azure Blob Storage excels in scalability, with a score of 9.3, allowing businesses to efficiently manage large amounts of data. In contrast, DigitalOcean Spaces, while still capable, does not match this level of scalability, which may be a concern for enterprises with growing data needs.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Blob Storage offers robust security features, particularly in encryption, scoring 9.2. Users appreciate the comprehensive access control options, which are crucial for sensitive data management. DigitalOcean Spaces, while secure, received a slightly lower score of 8.6 in access control, indicating potential limitations in fine-tuning user permissions.
- G2 users highlight the ease of setup for DigitalOcean Spaces, scoring 9.4, which is higher than Azure Blob Storage's score of 9.0. This makes DigitalOcean Spaces a more attractive option for small businesses or users looking for a quick and straightforward implementation.
- Reviewers say that Azure Blob Storage's versioning feature, with a score of 8.7, is particularly beneficial for users needing to track changes and maintain data integrity over time. DigitalOcean Spaces lacks a comparable versioning feature, which may be a drawback for users who prioritize data management capabilities.
- Users on G2 report that Azure Blob Storage has a higher total number of reviews (204) compared to DigitalOcean Spaces (41), suggesting a more established user base and potentially more reliable feedback on its performance and features.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong support, but Azure Blob Storage scores slightly higher in quality of support (8.8) compared to DigitalOcean Spaces (8.6). This could be a deciding factor for users who anticipate needing assistance during implementation or ongoing use.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Blob Storage
No pricing availableDigitalOcean Spaces
Spaces Object Storage
Starting at $5.00
Per Month
- Start with one bucket and add up to 100 of them, adding or removing buckets as you go.
Free Trial
Azure Blob Storage
No trial information availableDigitalOcean Spaces
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
81
8.7
30
Ease of Use
9.0
83
9.0
30
Ease of Setup
9.1
58
9.4
16
Ease of Admin
9.0
49
9.4
16
Quality of Support
8.9
80
8.6
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
44
9.3
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
75
9.1
25
Features by Category
Functionality
8.9
23
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Reliability
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
Security
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Blob Storage and DigitalOcean Spaces are categorized as Object Storage Solutions
Unique Categories
Azure Blob Storage has no unique categories
DigitalOcean Spaces has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Blob Storage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
DigitalOcean Spaces
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
Information Technology and Services
36.6%
Computer Software
22.8%
Financial Services
5.0%
Retail
3.0%
Oil & Energy
3.0%
Other
29.7%
Computer Software
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
19.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Accounting
4.9%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
2.4%
Other
39.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Azure Blob Storage used for?
1 Comment
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Blob storage used to store any type of data for less cost as well with 99.9% availability. We have different class of storage to store logs for years. Read more
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