IBM Cloud Block Storage vs. Vawlt

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Cloud Block Storage
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
IBM offers their Block Storage service via IBM Cloud, allowing users to deploy and customize flash-backed iSCSI block storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS.N/A
Vawlt
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Vawlt is a SaaS solution for data storage in a multicloud journey that aims to simplify the transition to the cloud, improve data security standards and optimize usage of storage resources. Vawlt enables the creation of virtual storage services adapted to customers’ specifications, which can be integrated with both new or existing data storage strategies. The data is stored in multiple cloud providers simultaneously, to ensure state-of…
$14.97
per month $ /TB + VAT
Pricing
IBM Cloud Block StorageVawlt
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Archival Volumes
14,97
per month $ /TB + VAT
Warm Volumes
23,67
per month $ /TB + VAT
Immutable Volumes
23,67
per month $ /TB + VAT
Hot Volumes
37,59
per month $ /TB + VAT
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Cloud Block StorageVawlt
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details—Create a new volume on the Dynamic Storage Platform to forecast your monthly investment. Starting prices include at least one top-tier cloud provider (eg. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM). Prices may vary according to the selected specifications, such as provider list, location, volume size, download quota, or storage interfaces.
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Features
IBM Cloud Block StorageVawlt
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
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Ratings
Vawlt
9.3
1 Ratings
10% above category average
Versioning00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Video files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Audio files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Access control00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
File search00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
-
Ratings
Vawlt
10.0
1 Ratings
15% above category average
User and role management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Device management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
-
Ratings
Vawlt
9.3
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Performance00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Cloud Block StorageVawlt
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(14 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Cloud Block StorageVawlt
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
IBM Cloud Block Storage is recommendable to companies that [have a database that] is super sensitive, private, and requires instant access. Further, IBM Cloud Block Storage creates a coordinated system, that [classifies] data, based on the requirements that a company has. The security deployment from IBM Cloud Block Storage is another merit that [businesses] attain.
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Vawlt
Vawlt's multi-cloud storage solution helps customers keep data secured (against cyber attacks and Ransomware), with state-of-the-art encryption, implements different backup storage strategies, and also facilitates companies on their journey to the Cloud.
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Pros
IBM
  • Proficient scaling and system customization, which allows editing.
  • Wide range of system storage, ranging from 25GB to 12000GB.
  • Finally, IBM Cloud Block Storage deploys the most technical and efficient security measures.
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Vawlt
  • Multi-cloud storage.
  • Predictable costs (monthly download quota included).
  • Security.
  • Ransomware protection.
  • Simple usage and no need of complex configurations.
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Cons
IBM
  • The documentation must be clearer and updated, thinking about each distribution that they offer in the cloud
  • Downtime when IOPS are raised can be less
  • The configuration can be more automated from the same control panel and not have to take it so much to the CLI
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Vawlt
  • Multi-factor authentication.
  • Active Directory integration.
  • Mobile app.
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
Unlike the above platforms, IBM Cloud Block Storage enable secure and quick big data migration through its secure environment and the flexibility of its Cloud options is effective. Data analytics through IBM Cloud Block Storage are easily prepared and the data access is very easy and the ability to monitor various Cloud operations is excellent.
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Vawlt
Vawlt is simple, assures safety and reliability, and is cost-efficient. The solution has a shallow learning curve and low time-to-value deployments. It helps keep customer data secure, with state-of-the-art encryption and ransomware protection, while avoiding vendor lock-in at the same time. Indeed it helps customers to save money by having access to a top-quality cloud service with a predictable and pay-as-you-grow model, naturally scalable to every storage workload and usage.
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • Scale the storage when needed to get better performance.
  • Taking snapshot so we can do easy recovery if necessary.
  • We can choose different locations so they are closer to our consumers.
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Vawlt
  • Reduce costs by using different volume types.
  • Predictable costs (Pay as you grow & download quota included).
  • Single billing account for multiple cloud providers.
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ScreenShots

Vawlt Screenshots

Screenshot of Vawlt Dynamic Storage Platform - OverviewScreenshot of Vawlt software agent v2.0.5 - Log in Screen (macOS)Screenshot of Vawlt software agent v2.0.5 - Control Panel - Account Screen (macOS)Screenshot of Vawlt software agent v2.0.5 - Control Panel - Settings Screen (macOS)Screenshot of Vawlt - Storage Interface as File System (macOS)