# Azure StorSimple vs Azure Storage Explorer Comparison | | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 61 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Azure StorSimple **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 | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (47 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.8 (38 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (44 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure StorSimple #### 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 ### Structured Data Archiving and Application Retirement | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure StorSimple** | 8.2/10 | 7 | | **Azure Storage Explorer** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Management | Feature | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Storage Optimization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Migration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Governance and Compliance** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Scaling** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Data Archiving** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure StorSimple** | 8.8/10 | 9 | | **Azure Storage Explorer** | 8.5/10 | 18 | #### Performance | Feature | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **High Availability** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Low Latency** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | | **High Scalability** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | | **Fast Application Deployment** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Simplified Management** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (13 reviews) | | **Monitoring Tool** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | | **Cost-Saving** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (14 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Business Continuity** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (13 reviews) | | **Data Security** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (14 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions) **Unique to Azure StorSimple (1):** [Structured Data Archiving and Application Retirement Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/structured-data-archiving-and-application-retirement) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure StorSimple | Azure Storage Explorer | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 30.0% | 27.6% | | **Mid-Market** | 40.0% | 24.1% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 48.3% | ### By Industry #### Azure StorSimple - **Computer Software:** 35.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 25.0% - **Retail:** 10.0% - **Research:** 5.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.0% - **Financial Services:** 5.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 5.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 5.0% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 5.0% #### 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 Azure StorSimple - [AWS Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (599 reviews) - [IBM Infosphere Optim](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-infosphere-optim/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5 reviews) - [ExpanDrive](https://www.g2.com/products/expandrive/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (90 reviews) - [NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-ontap-data-management-software/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Sangfor Cloud Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sangfor-cloud-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (69 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) - [Resilio Active Everywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/resilio-active-everywhere/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (56 reviews) - [robo3t](https://www.g2.com/products/robo3t/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (44 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure Storage Explorer - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (599 reviews) - [AWS Storage Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-storage-gateway/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 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) --- ## Top Discussions ### Azure StorSimple - Title: [what is the cost and which subscription to use device model 8600 40 tb ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36250-what-is-the-cost-and-which-subscription-to-use-device-model-8600-40-tb) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Good" ### Azure Storage Explorer No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-storsimple-vs-azure-storage-explorer)