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At a Glance
Azure Files
Azure Files
Star Rating
(55)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Files
Qumulo Core
Qumulo Core
Star Rating
(19)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Qumulo Core
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Qumulo Core excels in "Ease of Admin" with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for straightforward management, while Azure Files, with a score of 8.7, is noted for being slightly more complex to administer.
  • Reviewers mention that Qumulo Core's "High Scalability" is a standout feature, allowing businesses to easily expand their storage needs without significant downtime, whereas Azure Files, while scalable, has received feedback indicating it may not handle rapid scaling as efficiently.
  • G2 users highlight Qumulo Core's "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.2, emphasizing responsive and knowledgeable customer service, in contrast to Azure Files, which has a lower support rating of 8.5, suggesting room for improvement in customer assistance.
  • Users on G2 appreciate Qumulo Core's "File Security" features, scoring 8.9, particularly its robust encryption and access control capabilities, while Azure Files, although secure, has been noted to have less comprehensive security features, scoring 8.6 in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Qumulo Core's "Performance" in terms of "Low Latency" is superior, providing faster access to files, which is crucial for high-demand applications, whereas Azure Files has been reported to experience occasional latency issues during peak usage times.
  • Users report that Qumulo Core's "Cloud Migration Support" is highly rated at 8.7, making it easier for businesses to transition to cloud storage, while Azure Files, despite being a cloud-native solution, has received mixed reviews regarding its migration tools, indicating potential challenges for users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Files
No pricing available
Qumulo Core
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Files
No trial information available
Qumulo Core
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
46
8.8
10
Ease of Use
8.2
46
9.0
10
Ease of Setup
8.3
23
9.1
9
Ease of Admin
8.2
22
9.4
9
Quality of Support
7.8
33
9.2
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
19
9.3
9
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
46
10.0
10
Features by Category
Hybrid Cloud Storage SolutionsHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
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Performance
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Functionality
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.5
7
Not enough data
Functionality
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Cloud Support
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Automation
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Object Storage SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Security
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Files
Azure Files
Qumulo Core
Qumulo Core
Azure Files and Qumulo Core are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Azure Files
Azure Files has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Files
Azure Files
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.9%
Qumulo Core
Qumulo Core
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
5.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
52.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Files
Azure Files
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Hospital & Health Care
6.0%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
4.0%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Other
52.0%
Qumulo Core
Qumulo Core
Media Production
17.6%
Hospital & Health Care
11.8%
Broadcast Media
11.8%
Telecommunications
5.9%
Retail
5.9%
Other
47.1%
Alternatives
Azure Files
Azure Files Alternatives
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
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Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
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Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore
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NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP
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Qumulo Core
Qumulo Core Alternatives
Google Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage
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Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
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LucidLink
LucidLink
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Unitrends Backup and Recovery
Unitrends Backup and Recovery
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Discussions
Azure Files
Azure Files Discussions
What is the use of storage account in Azure?
1 Comment
SY
I set up our whole team on Azure file share. Just a few lines of code dropped into Powershell creates a new drive on each computer that lets the team share...Read more
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Azure Files has no more discussions with answers
Qumulo Core
Qumulo Core Discussions
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Qumulo Core has no discussions with answers