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Alternatives to Azure Blob Storage

Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.

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Alternatives to Azure Blob Storage

Amazon S3

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Same tier / hyperscaler object storage

Compared when AWS ecosystem depth and tooling compatibility is a better strategic fit than Azure-first governance patterns.

Google Cloud Storage

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Same tier / hyperscaler object storage

Evaluated when GCP-native data workflows and IAM patterns are a better fit than Microsoft/Azure-centric integration.

Wasabi

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Step-down / cost-driven storage

Shortlisted for large backup/archive footprints when buyers optimize for cost-driven storage economics instead of hyperscaler ecosystem depth.

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Both are hyperscaler object stores; buyers choose based on AWS vs Azure alignment and how egress/transaction pricing fits access patterns

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