Azure Files vs. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Azure Files | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Review count | 55 | 33 |
| Ease of use | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Quality of support | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| NPS | 25.490196 | 54.83871 |
| Small Business | 20.8% | 42.4% |
| Mid-Market | 34.0% | 27.3% |
| Enterprise | 45.3% | 30.3% |
| Total page views | 147 | 99 |
| Total LLM citations | 294 | 175 |
Azure Files
Azure File offers fully managed file shares in the cloud, accessible via the industry standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. Azure File shares is mounted concurrently by cloud or on-premises deployments of Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server provides a fully managed native Microsoft Windows file system so you can easily move your Windows-based applications that require file storage to AWS.