What users are saying about
IBM Cloud Object Storage
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Feature Set Ratings
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

8.2
IBM Cloud Object Storage
82%

Quantum ActiveScale
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

8.3
83%
115 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Dynamic scaling

8.4
84%
117 Ratings

N/A
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Elastic load balancing

7.8
78%
114 Ratings

N/A
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Monitoring tools

7.8
78%
116 Ratings

N/A
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Security controls

8.8
88%
122 Ratings

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Attribute Ratings
- IBM Cloud Object Storage is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

8.4
IBM Cloud Object Storage
84%
130 Ratings

7.0
Quantum ActiveScale
70%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew

9.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
91%
1 Rating

8.0
Quantum ActiveScale
80%
1 Rating
Usability

5.8
IBM Cloud Object Storage
58%
2 Ratings

Quantum ActiveScale
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

8.4
IBM Cloud Object Storage
84%
7 Ratings

8.0
Quantum ActiveScale
80%
2 Ratings
Online Training

7.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
73%
1 Rating

Quantum ActiveScale
N/A
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Implementation Rating

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
5 Ratings

Quantum ActiveScale
N/A
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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
Quantum ActiveScale
Enterprise grade organizations with B2B clientele would be served well by using this product. It alleviates the need for an on-premise storage solution by offering a cloud-based alternative. Smaller organizations with less data capacity needs would be better served with an in-house solution, unless they come out with more reasonable pricing down the road.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 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
Quantum ActiveScale
- Flexible data management options
- Powerful data housing system storing trillions of bits of data seamlessly
- Conveniently built in the cloud
- Safe option for storing sensitive data

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesCons
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
Quantum ActiveScale
- Lack of customization, though not much is needed with the out of the box solution
- Better options for B2C customers
- More flexible pricing plans

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesPricing 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.Quantum ActiveScale
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Quantum ActiveScale Editions & Modules
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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.
Quantum ActiveScale
Quantum ActiveScale 8.0
Based on 1 answer
It has been a fantastic solution, and now it is so highly integrated into our business, it would be difficult to imagine continuing to without it. It is part of our customer contracts as well, and it saves us from having to invest in the on-premise alternative to provide the required storage capacity.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesUsability
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 employeesQuantum ActiveScale
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
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
Quantum ActiveScale
Quantum ActiveScale 8.0
Based on 2 answers
Support has been wonderful. Representatives are generally empathetic and knowledgeable, and they’re quick to provide status and resolution.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employeesOnline 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 employeesQuantum ActiveScale
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
Quantum ActiveScale
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
Quantum ActiveScale
What sets Amplidata apart is the cloud-based storage capability. We’ve realized cost savings due to the fact that we are no longer housing the data on premise, and clients rest assured that they have greater visibility into their data.

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 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
Quantum ActiveScale
- Amplidata has enabled us to replace our on-premise data storage for many of our larger clients, thus reducing the cost to deploy and house this ourselves
- Clients feel confident in storing their sensitive data with us knowing that they have full management and visibility at their fingertips
- The ability to quickly scale allows us to meet the needs of clients of all sizes

Verified User
Analyst in Information Technology
Telecommunications Company, 201-500 employees