What users are saying about
IBM Cloud Object Storage
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452 Ratings
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72 Ratings
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Based on 72 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

8.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
81%

Dell EMC Avamar
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
IBM Cloud Object Storage ranks higher in 5/5 features
IBM Cloud Object Storage ranks higher in 5/5 features
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime

8.2
82%
117 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Dynamic scaling

8.3
83%
119 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Elastic load balancing

7.6
76%
116 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Monitoring tools

7.8
78%
118 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Security controls

8.8
88%
124 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Data Center Backup

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

6.3
Dell EMC Avamar
63%
Dell EMC Avamar ranks higher in 14/14 features
Dell EMC Avamar ranks higher in 14/14 features
Universal recovery

N/A
0 Ratings

6.5
65%
20 Ratings
Live recovery

N/A
0 Ratings

6.8
68%
19 Ratings
Recovery verification

N/A
0 Ratings

7.2
72%
17 Ratings
Business application protection

N/A
0 Ratings

6.8
68%
17 Ratings
Multiple backup destinations

N/A
0 Ratings

5.8
58%
20 Ratings
Incremental backup identification

N/A
0 Ratings

6.9
69%
21 Ratings
Backup to the cloud

N/A
0 Ratings

3.6
36%
10 Ratings
Deduplication and file compression

N/A
0 Ratings

6.8
68%
22 Ratings
Snapshots

N/A
0 Ratings

6.8
68%
16 Ratings
Flexible deployment

N/A
0 Ratings

6.5
65%
12 Ratings
Management dashboard

N/A
0 Ratings

6.1
61%
13 Ratings
Platform support

N/A
0 Ratings

4.7
47%
14 Ratings
Retention options

N/A
0 Ratings

6.9
69%
15 Ratings
Encryption

N/A
0 Ratings

6.8
68%
14 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- IBM Cloud Object Storage is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
- Dell EMC Avamar is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Renew, Usability, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
131 Ratings

6.2
Dell EMC Avamar
62%
22 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

9.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
91%
1 Rating

9.5
Dell EMC Avamar
95%
2 Ratings
Usability

5.8
IBM Cloud Object Storage
58%
2 Ratings

8.0
Dell EMC Avamar
80%
1 Rating
Support Rating

8.4
IBM Cloud Object Storage
84%
7 Ratings

8.8
Dell EMC Avamar
88%
8 Ratings
Online Training

7.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
73%
1 Rating

Dell EMC Avamar
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
5 Ratings

Dell EMC Avamar
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM Cloud Object Storage
File recovering and easy data management from various cloud storage systems and the cost-effective capability on this IBM platform are excellent. Security on the system for the multiple data that are handled through the platform is excellent and the user can easily access any needed data from the cloud and provide useful data reports as well as excellent real-time data analytics.
Frontend Architect Developer
VINCI EnergiesInformation Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees
Dell EMC Avamar
This software is well suited for companies that want to be very in control of their backups but need a simple tool. It could be convenient for them to just buy their own node, locate it in a different location, and set up the jobs for their machines to backup to the cloud with the specific plugins. However, it would not be convenient for companies looking to have a tool that needs to be secure and compliant, and that need to have different other options for business continuity.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Computer & Network Security Company, 1-10 employeesPros
IBM Cloud Object Storage
- Cloud storage allows you to save data and files in an off-site location that you access either through the public internet or a dedicated private network connection.
- Cloud storage delivers a cost-effective, scalable alternative to storing files on on-premise hard drives or storage networks.
- Cloud storage services provide elasticity, which means you can scale capacity as your data volumes increase or dial down capacity if necessary.
- Business continuity of Storing data offsite supports business continuity in the event that a natural disaster or terrorist attack cuts access to your premises.
Business Analyst
MPAE-Learning, 51-200 employees
Dell EMC Avamar
- Avamar performs data deduplication on the remote host. This greatly reduces the amount of traffic that each backup requires. This even applies to the virtual environment through change block tracking. Backup times are reduced from hours to minutes.
- The management interface makes it easy to configure and maintain data retention periods. Many times certain data must be kept for an extended period of time. There is a specific menu for managing retention periods.
- The system is able to recover itself from a hard failure with virtually no loss of backups. There is a checkpoint taken each day that provides a recovery point in the event of a catastrophic failure. Since this is a node based system, the loss of more than one node could require a recovery be performed.
- While another grid must be purchased, the replication utility allows all backups to be replicated to another grid at a remote location. This ensures the resilience of the backups in the event there is the loss of the primary data center.
- Also works on HCI devices performing image-level backups as in our primary data center environment
- There is also now an All-in-One appliance for smaller locations
Server Administrator
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry CompanyBuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Cons
IBM Cloud Object Storage
- Unexpected errors are known to occur when downloading/uploading files.
- Not easy to get started. In order to take full advantage of the platform and its features, additional training and reading documentation is needed.
- The UI of the platform can get a bit confusing and it's easy to get lost.
RPA Developer
InnoviorManagement Consulting, 11-50 employees
Dell EMC Avamar
- The client interface has constant JAVA issues and can be slow and chunky. We have often had issues with current versions of JAVA breaking it so it will not even run.
- The backup clients are split out for function. Although this makes them light, it also makes it cumbersome to upgrade clients. The naming scheme can also be confusing for the clients.
IT Manager
Saving SightHospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees
Pricing Details
IBM Cloud Object Storage
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Yes
Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$0 Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage Editions & Modules
Edition
Lite Plan | Free1 |
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Standard Plan | There is no minimum fee, pay only for what you use2 |
- Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
- For pricing and all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
Additional Pricing Details
The Lite and Standard service plans for Cloud Object Storage include resiliency options, flexible data classes and built-in security. Pricing is based on your choice of location, storage class and resiliency choice.Dell EMC Avamar
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
Optional
Starting Price
—Dell EMC Avamar Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 9.1
Based on 1 answer
No answer on this topic is available.
Dell EMC Avamar
Dell EMC Avamar 9.5
Based on 2 answers
I have been using the product for over five years. This has performed so well that with the current system reaching its End-of-Life with EMC next year, I have proposed replacing it with the latest version of the product. Now that it integrates with Data Domain, the cost has been greatly reduced. Instead of the need to purchase many nodes, one Data Domain can replace them creating a significant cost savings.
Server Administrator
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry CompanyBuilding Materials, 1001-5000 employees
Usability
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 5.8
Based on 2 answers
steep learning curve

Verified User
Analyst in Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing Company, 1001-5000 employeesDell EMC Avamar
Dell EMC Avamar 8.0
Based on 1 answer
The system overall is easy to monitor and see your backup/restore status. The user interface could use updating as it relies on Java and any updates to Java cause the interface to stop working need to be reinstalled
Network Services Manager
M. J. Electric, LLCConstruction, 1001-5000 employees
Support Rating
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 8.4
Based on 7 answers
I have been working in IT sector for more than 15 years. I have worked with various vendors. IBM's sales team, support team have been really helpful. After we start to use their product, their UX design team also contacted us to get feedback from us. They are really interested about our experience.
IT Manager
Nation FarmChemicals, 51-200 employees
Dell EMC Avamar
Dell EMC Avamar 8.8
Based on 8 answers
Support is very convincing, always eager to solve issues from the root rather than workaround, don't hesitate to take webex, describe the issues to the core and recommend configuration to avoid further issues. We can ask few questions other than the main issue. They don't hesitate to answer.
Senior System Analyst
StratogentInformation Technology and Services, 201-500 employees
Online Training
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 7.3
Based on 1 answer
I just researching and applying the tools on their platforms to ensure a good learning path, based on my needs. Reading the documentation related with resources, tools. Is too big, but I am trying to know more about it every day. It is a good way to know more about their resources. A new way to attract new customers. At the end of the day, we are all involved in improvement and automation of our tasks and resources for customers and end-users.

Verified User
Manager in Research & Development
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employeesDell EMC Avamar
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
IBM Cloud Object Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage 8.3
Based on 5 answers
IBM's professional service for migrating data and implementing new cloud environment was perfect. They started to help us before we begin to bring together all data such as how can it could be best to transfer all data without problems. During the migration they watched all the process closely to prevent any failure. Lastly, after the migration, they gave us trainings on implementation.
IT Manager
Nation FarmChemicals, 51-200 employees
Dell EMC Avamar
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
IBM Cloud Object Storage
I consider that it is easy to learn, intuitive, easy to administer, has high data handling capacity, satisfactory performance in large volumes of records
CTO
AUDINSAInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Dell EMC Avamar
Avamar has simplied the back up approach in their VE edition and is much easier to use than Data Protector. Backing up multiple VMs takes minutes instead of hours now. Creating policies, retentions, and schedules, is vastly improved and much easier.

Verified User
Team Lead in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 51-200 employeesReturn on Investment
IBM Cloud Object Storage
- This allows us to recommend a platform to our clients that will quickly help them create new, efficient business processes with very little development.
- This saves clients hours and days of manual analysis of images, allowing the system to do the work when attaching Object Storage to models.
- There is a learning curve in utilizing the storage and the modeling, but once up and running, it works well during deployment.
Director of Worldwide Strategic Consulting
Destiny CorporationInformation Services, 51-200 employees
Dell EMC Avamar
- Absolute Zero ROI
- This appliance does not work in its current state and to update we need to wait 2-3 months
- Can't wait to get rid of it and replace it with something else. (not even sure if we will be able to get it running before that)
- [I think] this is one of the worst mistakes we made
Supervisor, Information Technology
Real Estate Council of OntarioNon-Profit Organization Management, 51-200 employees