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# Azure Files vs Nasuni Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Azure Files** [

4/5(55)

](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews#reviews)

**Nasuni** [

4.5/5(61)

](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Azure Files**
No pricing available

**Nasuni**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Azure Files**
1 monthFaster

Based on 5 responses

**Nasuni**
5 months

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**Azure Files**
Not enough reviews yet

**Nasuni**
14 months

Based on 6 responses

Perceived Cost

**Azure Files**
$$$$$

**Nasuni**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Azure Files**
Not enough reviews yet

**Nasuni**
10%

Pros & Cons

**Azure Files**
[
Azure Services (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2266217&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2266153&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2266229&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Storage Limitations (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2266169&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Nasuni**
[
Backup (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1701475&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (13)
](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1701367&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
File Management (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2253574&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1704448&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Azure Files**
Not enough data

**Nasuni**
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Google Cloud Storage

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Microsoft Copilot

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Screenshots

**Azure Files**
No screenshot available

**Nasuni**
 ![Nasuni screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1386127/Screenshot-2024-07-02-at-11.12.14-AM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Azure Files**

8.6

8.646

**Nasuni**

8.9

8.953

Ease of Use

**Azure Files**

8.2

8.246

**Nasuni**

8.8

8.854

Ease of Setup

**Azure Files**

8.3

8.323

**Nasuni**

8.2

8.251

Ease of Admin

**Azure Files**

8.2

8.222

**Nasuni**

8.4

8.445

Quality of Support

**Azure Files**

7.8

7.833

**Nasuni**

8.8

8.852

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Azure Files**

8.5

8.519

**Nasuni**

9.1

9.145

Product Direction (% positive)

**Azure Files**

7.2

7.246

**Nasuni**

9.8

9.851

Features

Cloud File Storage[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

7

8.4

48

Functionality

Storage Scaling

8.6

6

9.4(won by 0.8)

47

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Backup Support

8.6

6

9.1(won by 0.5)

47

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

File Security

8.9

6

9.0(won by 0.1)

46

File Organization

8.9(won by 0.1)

6

8.8

46

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Support

Service Support

7.8

6

8.5(won by 0.7)

44

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Cloud Transparency

8.7(won by 0.3)

5

8.4

44

Cloud Migration Support

8.7(won by 0.4)

5

8.3

44

Multi-Device Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Intelligent Data Management

8.0(won by 0.8)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.2

46

Workflow Automation

8.0(won by 1.1)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.9

43

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Password Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Historical Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronization Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conflict Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

25

Functionality

On Premises Recovery

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

23

Cloud Recovery

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

24

Prior State Recovery

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

23

Recovery Automation

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

23

Replication

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

23

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Local Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

24

Infrastructure Compatibility

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

22

Solution Integration

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

22

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

23

RTO and RPO Management

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

20

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Access/Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

VM Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Continuous Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Impact Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Continuity Exercising

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

19

Performance

High Availability

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

18

Low Latency

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

18

High Scalability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

17

Fast Application Deployment

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

16

Functionality

Simplified Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

18

Monitoring Tool

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

17

Cost-Saving

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

17

Security

Business Continuity

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

18

Data Security

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

17

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Azure Files](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_756e21e5ff45db664431b3ea10f16115/azure-files.jpg "Azure Files")](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews)

Azure Files

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

22.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

42.9%

[![Nasuni](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c00deaf3c64362eb288888226391294a/nasuni.png "Nasuni")](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews)

Nasuni

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

1.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

68.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

22.4%

1.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

29.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

42.9%

68.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Azure Files](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_756e21e5ff45db664431b3ea10f16115/azure-files.jpg "Azure Files")](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews)
Azure Files

Information Technology and Services

30.0%

Hospital & Health Care

6.0%

Computer Software

4.0%

Higher Education

4.0%

Banking

4.0%

Other

52.0%

[![Nasuni](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c00deaf3c64362eb288888226391294a/nasuni.png "Nasuni")](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews)
Nasuni

Construction

10.5%

Manufacturing

7.0%

Architecture & Planning

7.0%

Hospital & Health Care

7.0%

Cosmetics

5.3%

Other

63.2%

FAQs

## Azure Files vs Nasuni FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Azure Files vs Nasuni?

Nasuni stands out from Azure Files with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths in backup and centralized management.

| [Azure Files](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews) | [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (55 reviews) | 4.5/5 (61 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 8.3 | 8.2 |
| 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Security Protection | Backup |

### How do the pricing models of Azure Files and Nasuni compare?

Nasuni is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to Azure Files.

- **Azure Files:** Reviewers frequently mention that Azure Files is expensive and that its pricing structure can be confusing, especially for large storage needs.
- **Nasuni:** Many reviewers highlight Nasuni as a cost-effective solution, noting significant cost savings compared to traditional storage systems and other third-party solutions.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers report switching to Nasuni due to its lower total cost of ownership and integrated backup features, reducing the need for separate backup solutions.

### What are the best alternatives to Azure Files and Nasuni?

The top three alternatives to Azure Files and Nasuni are LucidLink, Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS), and NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Azure Files](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-files/reviews) | 4.0/5 (55 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers cite high infrastructure cost savings but mention confusing pricing. | Security Protection |
| [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) | 4.5/5 (61 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers highlight cost-effectiveness and integrated backup reducing overall spend. | Backup |
| [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) | 4.5/5 (782 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Cloud-native file streaming and collaboration |
| [Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-elastic-file-system-amazon-efs/reviews) | 4.3/5 (71 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Scalability and integration with AWS ecosystem |
| [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) | 4.5/5 (34 reviews) | — | — | Data management and hybrid cloud support |

### Which Cloud File Storage features should I prioritize when comparing Azure Files and Nasuni?

Buyers comparing Azure Files and Nasuni should prioritize backup and recovery, security, scalability, centralized management, and cost-effectiveness.

- **Backup and Recovery:** Nasuni is cited for backup in 15 all-time reviews and data recovery in 11, while Azure Files does not have backup as a top-cited strength.
- **Security:** Azure Files is cited for security protection in 2 all-time reviews; Nasuni is cited for security in 8 all-time reviews and for data protection in 5.
- **Scalability:** Nasuni is cited for scalability in 8 all-time reviews; Azure Files is cited for scalability in recent reviews but with fewer mentions.
- **Centralized Management:** Nasuni is cited for centralized management in 11 all-time reviews; Azure Files does not have this as a top-cited strength.
- **Cost-Effectiveness:** Nasuni is cited as affordable in 6 all-time reviews; Azure Files is cited as expensive in 1 all-time review.

### What are the pros and cons of Azure Files vs Nasuni?

Nasuni’s headline strength is backup and centralized management, while Azure Files is most often praised for security protection and integration with Azure services.

- **Azure Files strengths:** Security protection (2 all-time mentions), ease of use (2), integration with Azure services (2), implementation ease (2), and collaboration (1).
- **Azure Files trade-offs:** Expensive (1), storage limitations (1), complex pricing structure, and learning curve for new users.
- **Nasuni strengths:** Backup (15 all-time mentions), customer support (13), reliability (13), storage capacity (13), features (12), centralized management (11), data recovery (11), ease of use (11), easy setup (9), scalability (8), security (8), simple (8), user interface (7), affordable (6), performance (6), storage solutions (6), data protection (5), implementation ease (5).
- **Nasuni trade-offs:** File management challenges (7), limited features (7), reporting and analytics could be improved, and some advanced features require additional payment.

### Is Azure Files or Nasuni better for small businesses?

LucidLink is the top-rated alternative for small businesses, but between Azure Files and Nasuni, Azure Files is more frequently recommended for small and midsize companies in recent reviews.

- **Azure Files:** Largest segment is Enterprise, but recent reviews specifically recommend Azure Files as an excellent option for small and midsize companies moving to the cloud, citing safety, flexibility, and cost savings.
- **Nasuni:** Largest segment is Enterprise, and reviews focus on large-scale, global, and enterprise deployments, with less emphasis on small-business suitability.

### Which Cloud File Storage platform has better integrations?

Azure Files and Nasuni are at parity for integrations, with reviewers mentioning integration capabilities but not naming specific third-party tools in recent reviews.

- **Azure Files:** Reviewers mention integration with other Azure services and Windows servers, but no third-party tools are cited by name.
- **Nasuni:** Reviewers highlight integration with Azure Storage and Active Directory, but no third-party tools are cited by name.

### How do Azure Files and Nasuni compare on customer support?

Nasuni outperforms Azure Files on Quality of Support by a full point (8.8 vs 7.8), a material difference per the Delta Rule.

- **Azure Files:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful but note areas for improvement in response time and resolution simplicity.
- **Nasuni:** Reviewers consistently praise Nasuni’s customer support, citing 13 all-time mentions, 24/7 availability, and proactive assistance during setup and ongoing operations.

### Which is easier to implement, Azure Files or Nasuni?

Azure Files and Nasuni score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup (8.3 vs 8.2), indicating parity per the Delta Rule.

- **Azure Files:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those familiar with Azure, but note a learning curve and the need for Azure expertise for optimal configuration.
- **Nasuni:** Reviewers highlight easy onboarding, smooth migration, and strong support during implementation, with frequent mentions of minimal downtime and intuitive setup processes.

Alternatives

**Azure Files Alternatives**

 ![Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5383be31b099738701f86724a8b5cf9a/amazon-elastic-file-system-amazon-efs.svg "Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)")

[
Amazon Elastic File System...
](/products/amazon-elastic-file-system-amazon-efs/reviews)

 ![NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_5527633040d2267966345beea4bcc3b5/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap.PNG "NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP")

[
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
](/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews)

 ![Amazon FSx for Windows File Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_3a7a925cc43d97814fa81ec2d6c06f45/amazon-fsx-for-windows-file-server.jpeg "Amazon FSx for Windows File Server")

[
Amazon FSx for Windows File...
](/products/amazon-fsx-for-windows-file-server/reviews)

 ![Google Cloud Filestore](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d73f92adafab3b8ba15d319eb9d0e856/google-cloud-filestore.svg "Google Cloud Filestore")

[
Google Cloud Filestore
](/products/google-cloud-filestore/reviews)

**Nasuni Alternatives**

 ![LucidLink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5d52231c9f45dfb7b3485341550bf1f1/lucidlink.svg "LucidLink")

[
LucidLink
](/products/lucidlink/reviews)

 ![Veeam Data Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a179f521693e62ccbdd5f80b4da072ec/veeam-data-platform.svg "Veeam Data Platform")

[
Veeam Data Platform
](/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews)

 ![SuiteDash](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/71e0f65e9bc5d566c8121c6280bb8c0d/suitedash.svg "SuiteDash")

[
SuiteDash
](/products/suitedash/reviews)

 ![Google Cloud Storage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a358e8fa929275ce12c07c821012f33d/google-cloud-storage.svg "Google Cloud Storage")

[
Google Cloud Storage
](/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews)

## Azure Files vs Nasuni

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Nasuni easier to use, administer, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Azure Files.

- Reviewers felt that Nasuni meets the needs of their business better than Azure Files.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Nasuni is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Nasuni over Azure Files.