# Azure NetApp Files vs NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP Comparison | | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 13 | 34 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (70.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | 64MB / second throughput per provisioned TB | $0.57/Hour Yearly | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Azure NetApp Files Pros: - Cloud Services (1 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) Cons: - Not User-Friendly (1 reviews) - Security Issues (1 reviews) ### NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP Pros: - Comprehensive Solutions (1 reviews) - Data Storage (1 reviews) Cons: - Command Line Difficulty (1 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (18 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (16 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure NetApp Files #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Premium Price: 64MB / second throughput per provisioned TB Description: Choose the performance level that best fits your application requirements and adjust on-the-fly without having to move data. [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-netapp-files/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: EXPLORE Price: $0.57/Hour Yearly Description: The best choice for smaller applications and deployments, with up to 2TB of underlying storage. [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Operations | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security Controls | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Online Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Real-time Sync** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Capacity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile Backup Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Compatibility | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Disk Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Local Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Encrypted Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Online Backup | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **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 | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### File Recovery | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Compatibility | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **File Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Partitions** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Mobile** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Management | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Scan** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Deletion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - File Recovery | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Infrastructure Automation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Dashboards and Visualizations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Test Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Intelligent Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Release Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### IT Management | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Infrastructure Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **IT Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Migration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **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 | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **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 | ### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Low Latency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **High Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Fast Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Simplified Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Monitoring Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cost-Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Business Continuity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud File Storage | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Storage Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Backup Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Cloud Support | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Service Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Migration Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Automation | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Intelligent Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Cloud Security | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Cloud Visibility | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Identity | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Backup | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure NetApp Files** | N/A | N/A | | **NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP** | N/A | N/A | #### Management | Feature | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **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 | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **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 | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **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 (2):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage), [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration) **Unique to NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP (8):** [Cloud Infrastructure Automation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-automation), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [File Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-recovery-software), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Block Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/block-storage), [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions), [Archive Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/archive-storage-solutions), [File Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-migration) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure NetApp Files | NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 0% | 23.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 38.5% | | **Enterprise** | 70.0% | 38.5% | ### By Industry #### Azure NetApp Files - **Information Technology and Services:** 50.0% - **Oil & Energy:** 10.0% - **Media Production:** 10.0% - **Food & Beverages:** 10.0% - **Computer Software:** 10.0% - **Banking:** 10.0% #### NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.1% - **Computer Software:** 11.5% - **Telecommunications:** 7.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.7% - **Education Management:** 7.7% - **Wholesale:** 3.8% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 3.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 3.8% - **Media Production:** 3.8% - **Financial Services:** 3.8% - **Other:** 23.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Azure NetApp Files - [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (641 reviews) - [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (617 reviews) - [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4001 reviews) - [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) - 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