# IBM Storage FlashSystem, Pure Storage FlashArray vs NetApp AFF A-Series Comparison | | IBM Storage FlashSystem | Pure Storage FlashArray | NetApp AFF A-Series | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 244 | 11 | 11 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $18,400.00 | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | IBM Storage FlashSystem | Pure Storage FlashArray | NetApp AFF A-Series | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (157 reviews) | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (103 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (126 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (109 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (152 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### IBM Storage FlashSystem #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Entry-Level IBM Storage FlashSystem Price: Starting at $18,400.00 Key Features: - For any organization looking for an all-flash array with features that are both enterprise conducive and budget friendly, the small to entry level offering prices from IBM begin at $18,400. [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-storage-flashsystem/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Pure Storage FlashArray #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### NetApp AFF A-Series #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Storage Systems Hardware](https://www.g2.com/categories/storage-systems) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | IBM Storage FlashSystem | Pure Storage FlashArray | NetApp AFF A-Series | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 24.3% | 22.2% | 54.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 37.5% | 11.1% | 27.3% | | **Enterprise** | 38.2% | 66.7% | 18.2% | ### By Industry #### IBM Storage FlashSystem - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.7% - **Banking:** 9.3% - **Financial Services:** 6.4% - **Computer Software:** 6.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.7% - **Consulting:** 4.3% - **Insurance:** 3.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9% - **Government Administration:** 2.9% - **Retail:** 2.9% - **Other:** 35.0% #### Pure Storage FlashArray - **Printing:** 11.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.1% - **Higher Education:** 11.1% - **Civil Engineering:** 11.1% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 11.1% - **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 11.1% - **Architecture & Planning:** 11.1% #### NetApp AFF A-Series - **Computer & Network Security:** 18.2% - **Manufacturing:** 9.1% - **Consulting:** 9.1% - **Retail:** 9.1% - **Research:** 9.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1% - **Higher Education:** 9.1% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 9.1% - **Computer Networking:** 9.1% - **Computer Hardware:** 9.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to IBM Storage FlashSystem - [TrueNAS](https://www.g2.com/products/truenas/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (167 reviews) - [HPE Nimble Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-nimble-storage/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (16 reviews) - [HPE 3PAR](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-3par/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (11 reviews) - [PowerMax](https://www.g2.com/products/powermax/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3 reviews) - [Unity XT](https://www.g2.com/products/unity-xt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Huawei All-Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-all-flash-storage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (8 reviews) - [HPE All-Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-all-flash-storage/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews) - [Oracle ZFS](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-zfs/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (29 reviews) - [PowerScale](https://www.g2.com/products/powerscale/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (25 reviews) - [NetApp E-Series](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-e-series/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews) ### Alternatives to Pure Storage FlashArray - [TrueNAS](https://www.g2.com/products/truenas/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (167 reviews) - [HPE 3PAR](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-3par/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (11 reviews) - [HPE All-Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-all-flash-storage/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews) - [PowerMax](https://www.g2.com/products/powermax/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3 reviews) - [HPE Nimble Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-nimble-storage/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Huawei All-Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-all-flash-storage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (8 reviews) - [NetApp E-Series](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-e-series/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Unity XT](https://www.g2.com/products/unity-xt/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Huawei Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (17 reviews) - [PowerScale](https://www.g2.com/products/powerscale/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (25 reviews) ### Alternatives to NetApp AFF A-Series - [TrueNAS](https://www.g2.com/products/truenas/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (167 reviews) - [HPE 3PAR](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-3par/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (11 reviews) - [HPE All-Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-all-flash-storage/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (1 reviews) - [Huawei All-Flash Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-all-flash-storage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (8 reviews) - [Oracle ZFS](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-zfs/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (29 reviews) - [PowerMax](https://www.g2.com/products/powermax/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3 reviews) - [PowerScale](https://www.g2.com/products/powerscale/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (25 reviews) - [HPE Nimble Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-nimble-storage/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (16 reviews) - [Internxt Drive](https://www.g2.com/products/internxt-drive/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (17 reviews) - [Huawei Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (17 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### IBM Storage FlashSystem No discussions available for this product. ### Pure Storage FlashArray No discussions available for this product. ### NetApp AFF A-Series No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-storage-flashsystem-vs-pure-storage-flasharray-vs-netapp-aff-a-series)