AWS Storage Gateway

Name: AWS Storage Gateway
Brand: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Rating: 4.4 (179 reviews)

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Est 2006|Valuation $2560B|2 Ref Customers

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	AWS Storage Gateway	Azure File Sync	CTERA (Enterprise file services / edge filer)
Primary Use Case	Hybrid bridge to AWS: virtual tape library (VTL) replacement, on‑prem protocol access to S3, hybrid block/file bridging.	Windows-focused hybrid file caching/sync with Azure Files as cloud endpoint.	Distributed enterprise file services with global namespace and multi-site collaboration features.
Starting Price	Varies; gateway/service charges plus S3/Glacier, request, and monitoring costs. Enabling monitoring can add cost.	Pricing typically includes per-server components plus Azure Files/storage costs (varies by region/tier).	Enterprise subscription/pricing; marketplace listings indicate higher entry prices for some enterprise editions.
Key Capability	Integration with AWS services and multiple gateway types (file/tape/volume); retention controls for tape workflows.	Native Azure integration and Microsoft ecosystem alignment.	Rich global file service features (unified namespace, multi-site controls).
Key Limitation	Not intended as a full global file system; sizing and operational complexity; multi-faceted cost model.	WAN performance and feature set depend on chosen SKU and architecture.	Higher cost and complexity; may be excessive for simple gateway use cases.

	AWS Storage Gateway	Azure File Sync	CTERA (Enterprise file services / edge filer)
Primary Use Case	Hybrid bridge to AWS: virtual tape library (VTL) replacement, on‑prem protocol access to S3, hybrid block/file bridging.	Windows-focused hybrid file caching/sync with Azure Files as cloud endpoint.	Distributed enterprise file services with global namespace and multi-site collaboration features.
Starting Price	Varies; gateway/service charges plus S3/Glacier, request, and monitoring costs. Enabling monitoring can add cost.	Pricing typically includes per-server components plus Azure Files/storage costs (varies by region/tier).	Enterprise subscription/pricing; marketplace listings indicate higher entry prices for some enterprise editions.
Key Capability	Integration with AWS services and multiple gateway types (file/tape/volume); retention controls for tape workflows.	Native Azure integration and Microsoft ecosystem alignment.	Rich global file service features (unified namespace, multi-site controls).
Key Limitation	Not intended as a full global file system; sizing and operational complexity; multi-faceted cost model.	WAN performance and feature set depend on chosen SKU and architecture.	Higher cost and complexity; may be excessive for simple gateway use cases.

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