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Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) vs. FalconStor StorSafe (FalconStor VTL) vs. SwiftStack (discontinued)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) provides distributed, resilient, high-performance storage and retrieval of binary large object (blob) data. Object storage is distributed across a cluster of hardware systems, or nodes. The storage cluster is resilient against hard drive failure within a node and against node failure within a cluster. Nodes can be added to or removed from the cluster to adjust cluster capacity as needed.N/A
FalconStor StorSafe
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
StorSafe is the latest release of FalconStor's, headquartered in Austin, VTL product. It is a 100% software product that runs on industry-standard servers, or in any cloud as a VM, to provide a next-generation virtual tape library that FalconStor presents as scalable, state-of-the-art, and 100% compatible with existing enterprise backup software. StorSafe aims to eliminate tapes and manual processes completely in favor of cloud object storage for offsite protection of backup sets, if desired.N/A
SwiftStack (discontinued)
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
SwiftStack was a software-driven data storage and management platform for data-intensive applications and workflows, designed to provide seamless access to data across the edge, core data centers, and public clouds. It was acquired by NVIDIA in 2020 and is no longer available for sale.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)FalconStor StorSafeSwiftStack (discontinued)
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)FalconStor StorSafe (FalconStor VTL)SwiftStack (discontinued)
Best Alternatives
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)FalconStor StorSafe (FalconStor VTL)SwiftStack (discontinued)
Small Businesses
StarWind Virtual SAN
StarWind Virtual SAN
Score 9.9 out of 10
StarWind Virtual SAN
StarWind Virtual SAN
Score 9.9 out of 10
StarWind Virtual SAN
StarWind Virtual SAN
Score 9.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
StarWind Virtual SAN
StarWind Virtual SAN
Score 9.9 out of 10
StarWind Virtual SAN
StarWind Virtual SAN
Score 9.9 out of 10
StarWind Virtual SAN
StarWind Virtual SAN
Score 9.9 out of 10
Enterprises
IBM Storage Scale
IBM Storage Scale
Score 9.7 out of 10
IBM Storage Scale
IBM Storage Scale
Score 9.7 out of 10
IBM Storage Scale
IBM Storage Scale
Score 9.7 out of 10
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User Ratings
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)FalconStor StorSafe (FalconStor VTL)SwiftStack (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(5 ratings)
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Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
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User Testimonials
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS)FalconStor StorSafe (FalconStor VTL)SwiftStack (discontinued)
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco
IBM Cloud storage is a platform for backing up and archiving an unlimited amount of data in a simple, inexpensive, and adaptable manner. It adds additional smart tier capabilities, such as automatic tier categorization and cost optimizations depending on data activity. More secure storage of sensitive information through encryption and fine-grained regulation. A single, permanent, safe, and inexpensive location for all that historical data is IBM's cloud. Now, with query-in-place and machine-learning technologies, developers may create a data lake from which to draw meaningful insights. Offering both high levels of data durability and transmission speed, it is ideal for storing sensitive information on devices that must remain unchanged. Because of the service's excessive latency, a conventional database cannot be stored on it.
Rajeev Saxena | TrustRadius Reviewer
Rajeev Saxena
Account Executive
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FalconStor Software
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Pros
Cisco
  • Cisco Cloud Object Storage closely monitor the stored content in the entire system.
  • Different collaboration tools are deployed by Cisco Cloud Object Storage.
  • Cisco Cloud Object Storage has deployed [international] standards to avoid insecurity occurrences.
Angel Caroline | TrustRadius Reviewer
Angel Caroline
Information Technology Consultant
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Cons
Cisco
  • Better 3rd party integration is needed for the use cases where applications can use Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) directly.
  • Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) implementation with an On-premise network can be made more robust.
  • There can be some enhancement in the version control feature of the files specifically for the REST API based applications.
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FalconStor Software
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Usability
Cisco
Cisco Cloud Object Storage (COS) stands out in terms of scalability, reliability, and security. Even the storage plans are competitive with other cloud object storage providers. It provides great performance for unstructured data and large datasets, which are highly used in industries requiring analyses of large datasets. For an efficient user experience, it also provides content delivery for the users spanning across the globe.
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Anonymous
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FalconStor Software
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Alternatives Considered
Cisco
The storage capacity on Cisco Cloud Object Storage is amazing and the data protection functionalities are very active. The Cisco Cloud Object Storage has [the] most cluster storage management options and [easiest] tools which offer amazing capabilities on easy management of multiple media files through the Cloud services without risking any information.
Lilian Ruben | TrustRadius Reviewer
Lilian Ruben
Operations Coordinator
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FalconStor Software
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Discontinued Products
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Return on Investment
Cisco
  • Improved Efficiency
  • Smooth team work
  • Knowledge management
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Anonymous
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FalconStor Software
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