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Compare Azure Files and Google Cloud Filestore 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Files
Star Rating
(125)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure FilesGoogle Cloud Filestore
Star Rating
(30)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud FilestoreSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Azure Files excels in file security with a score of 8.9, highlighting its robust encryption features and integration with Azure Active Directory for access control, while Google Cloud Filestore, with a score of 8.5, is noted for its security but lacks some of the advanced features found in Azure.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Files offers superior storage scaling capabilities, scoring 8.6, which allows for seamless expansion as business needs grow. In contrast, Google Cloud Filestore, while functional, received a lower score in this area, indicating potential limitations in scaling for larger enterprises.
- G2 users indicate that both products have similar ratings for ease of use, with Azure Files at 8.6 and Google Cloud Filestore at 9.0. However, users on G2 mention that Google Cloud Filestore's interface is more intuitive, making it easier for new users to navigate and manage files.
- Users say that Azure Files shines in backup support, scoring 8.6, with features like snapshot capabilities that allow for quick recovery. Google Cloud Filestore, while offering backup options, does not provide the same level of granularity, leading to a score of 8.0 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Files has a slight edge in cloud migration support, scoring 8.7, with tools that facilitate easier transitions from on-premises to cloud environments. Google Cloud Filestore, while supportive, received a lower score, indicating that users may face more challenges during migration.
- Users report that both products have comparable quality of support, each scoring 8.5, but Azure Files is often praised for its comprehensive documentation and community support, which some users find more helpful than the resources available for Google Cloud Filestore.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Files
No pricing availableGoogle Cloud Filestore
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Files
No trial information availableGoogle Cloud Filestore
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
105
9.3
18
Ease of Use
8.6
105
9.2
18
Ease of Setup
8.7
63
9.4
8
Ease of Admin
8.7
58
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
91
8.6
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
53
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
103
8.8
19
Features by Category
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Files and Google Cloud Filestore are categorized as Cloud File Storage
Unique Categories
Azure Files has no unique categories
Google Cloud Filestore has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Files
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud Filestore
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
33.0%
Computer Software
10.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.5%
Consulting
2.6%
Other
46.1%
Computer Software
21.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Education Management
14.3%
Hospital & Health Care
7.1%
Consulting
3.6%
Other
35.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Files
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amanda W.
Verified User in Environmental Services
I like that your able to create folders to organize files
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Chemicals
Unable to create Azure file shares from storage accounts that are only for blobs or from premium storage accounts. The fsutil reparsepoint utility command can also delete a recurrence point of analysis. It is a very new program that is still in beta,...
Google Cloud Filestore
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
As with seemingly every Google product, Google Cloud Filestore is an excellent tool, and a contender with all the other big-name software companies and products. I've been using Google's cloud for storage for years now, and am not disappointed. I love how...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
It has so many applications and I don't really use them
Amanda W.
Verified User in Environmental Services
I like that your able to create folders to organize files
Verified User in Financial Services
As with seemingly every Google product, Google Cloud Filestore is an excellent tool, and a contender with all the other big-name software companies and products. I've been using Google's cloud for storage for years now, and am not disappointed. I love how...
Verified User in Chemicals
Unable to create Azure file shares from storage accounts that are only for blobs or from premium storage accounts. The fsutil reparsepoint utility command can also delete a recurrence point of analysis. It is a very new program that is still in beta,...
Verified User in Education Management
It has so many applications and I don't really use them
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the use of storage account in Azure?
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