What users are saying about
IBM Cloud Object Storage
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Top Rated
452 Ratings
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Based on 452 reviews and ratings
3 Ratings
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Based on 3 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

8.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
81%

SpiderOak
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
File Sharing & Management

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.9
SpiderOak
89%
SpiderOak ranks higher in 7/7 features
SpiderOak ranks higher in 7/7 features
Versioning

N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
Video files

N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Audio files

N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Document collaboration

N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Access control

N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
File search

N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
70%
1 Rating
Device sync

N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Cloud Storage Security & Administration

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

9.0
SpiderOak
90%
SpiderOak ranks higher in 3/3 features
SpiderOak ranks higher in 3/3 features
User and role management

N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
100%
1 Rating
File organization

N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Device management

N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Cloud Storage Platform

IBM Cloud Object Storage
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.3
SpiderOak
83%
SpiderOak ranks higher in 3/3 features
SpiderOak ranks higher in 3/3 features
Performance

N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Reliability

N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
90%
1 Rating
Storage Reports

N/A
0 Ratings

8.0
80%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- IBM Cloud Object Storage is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
131 Ratings

8.0
SpiderOak
80%
1 Rating
Likelihood to Renew

9.1
IBM Cloud Object Storage
91%
1 Rating

SpiderOak
N/A
0 Ratings
Usability

5.8
IBM Cloud Object Storage
58%
2 Ratings

SpiderOak
N/A
0 Ratings
Support Rating

8.4
IBM Cloud Object Storage
84%
7 Ratings

7.0
SpiderOak
70%
2 Ratings
Online Training

7.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
73%
1 Rating

SpiderOak
N/A
0 Ratings
Implementation Rating

8.3
IBM Cloud Object Storage
83%
5 Ratings

SpiderOak
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
SpiderOak
SpiderOak is well suited for local backups of the computer the client resides on. It is well suited for local area storage backups. It is less suited for remote backups, over a VPN or wide area where the data is continually changing. For data that continually changes, like in our document management system, the client needs to be on the same network as the data.
Director of IT
Preis PLCLaw Practice, 51-200 employees
Pros
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
SpiderOak
- Versions Files meaning it makes multiple copies of the same files as it is updated
- Zero Knowledge meaning our storage is complete secure and private
Director of IT
Preis PLCLaw Practice, 51-200 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
SpiderOak
- The Software Client sometimes fails and the only resolution is to uninstall/reinstall
- Support meanig there is no number to call, you do everything over email
Director of IT
Preis PLCLaw Practice, 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.SpiderOak
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—SpiderOak Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—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 employeesSpiderOak
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
SpiderOak
SpiderOak 7.0
Based on 2 answers
While I gave them a 7, it is in regards to the access to support. This is a business application and not being able to call them can sometimes be a problem especially when you need immediate support. They still tend to manage their support on a consumer line model and not a business grade model. With that said, I will say they are very knowledgeable of the product and how to resolve most any issue when I contact them.
Director of IT
Preis PLCLaw Practice, 51-200 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 employeesSpiderOak
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
SpiderOak
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
SpiderOak
In regards to overall performance SpiderOak is not as customizable as Unitrends, but based on the annual cost for SpiderOak and how we use the product, for a "Backup" to our primary backup solution, it is a welcomed option to our backup strategy when you consider the versioning, zero knowledge, share features and unlimited data.
Director of IT
Preis PLCLaw Practice, 51-200 employees
Return 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
SpiderOak
- ROI is positive when you consider unlimited data for the annual cost.
- Versioning when you consider backing up documents that continually change and need to restore a previous version.
Director of IT
Preis PLCLaw Practice, 51-200 employees