# GlusterFS vs IBM Storage Ceph Comparison

| | GlusterFS | IBM Storage Ceph | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 22 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (44.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (38.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GlusterFS | IBM Storage Ceph | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 4.4 (23 reviews) | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GlusterFS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### IBM Storage Ceph

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Runtime Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/runtime)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | GlusterFS | IBM Storage Ceph | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 44.4% | 28.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 38.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.2% | 33.3% | 

### By Industry

#### GlusterFS

- **Computer Software:** 22.2%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 7.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.4%
- **Hospitality:** 7.4%
- **Education Management:** 7.4%
- **Accounting:** 3.7%
- **Banking:** 3.7%
- **Building Materials:** 3.7%
- **Computer Hardware:** 3.7%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 29.6%

#### IBM Storage Ceph

- **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 19.0%
- **Computer Software:** 9.5%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.5%
- **Retail:** 4.8%
- **Research:** 4.8%
- **Education Management:** 4.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 4.8%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.8%
- **Banking:** 4.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to GlusterFS

- [Apache Karaf](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-karaf/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Diego](https://www.g2.com/products/diego/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [OpenEBS](https://www.g2.com/products/openebs/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Apache ServiceMix](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-servicemix/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [containerd](https://www.g2.com/products/containerd/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Quobyte](https://www.g2.com/products/quobyte/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [NexentaStor](https://www.g2.com/products/nexentastor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [Sheepdog](https://www.g2.com/products/sheepdog/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Diamanti](https://www.g2.com/products/diamanti/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [cri-o](https://www.g2.com/products/cri-o/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2 reviews)

### Alternatives to IBM Storage Ceph

- [Apache Karaf](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-karaf/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Red Hat Runtimes](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-runtimes/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Quobyte](https://www.g2.com/products/quobyte/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [OpenEBS](https://www.g2.com/products/openebs/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Apache ServiceMix](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-servicemix/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [containerd](https://www.g2.com/products/containerd/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [NexentaStor](https://www.g2.com/products/nexentastor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (4 reviews)
- [Diego](https://www.g2.com/products/diego/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3 reviews)
- [Springpath](https://www.g2.com/products/springpath/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Diamanti](https://www.g2.com/products/diamanti/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### GlusterFS

No discussions available for this product.

### IBM Storage Ceph

- Title: [what is the best way to implement Ceph with kubernetes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/36999-what-is-the-best-way-to-implement-ceph-with-kubernetes) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Kubernetes service is easy to use & scale at transparent prices"
- Title: [Send me E-Magazines related to Supporting and Troubleshooting ..eg. FAQ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/send-me-e-magazines-related-to-supporting-and-troubleshooting-eg-faq) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/glusterfs-vs-ibm-storage-ceph)