Amazon Glacier vs Google Drive

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Amazon Glacier vs Google Drive: What are the differences?

Key Differences between Amazon Glacier and Google Drive

  1. Storage Model:

    • Amazon Glacier is designed for long-term data archival, offering low-cost storage with infrequent access. It is suitable for storing data that you do not need to access frequently.
    • Google Drive is a cloud storage service aimed at providing convenient access to your files from anywhere. It is more suitable for active file sharing, collaboration, and quick retrieval of data.
  2. Pricing Structure:

    • Amazon Glacier offers a low-cost pricing model based on the amount of data stored and the frequency of data retrieval. It is ideal for storing large amounts of data at a lower cost.
    • Google Drive follows a subscription-based pricing model with different tiers based on storage capacity. It is more suitable for users who need frequent access to their files and require more storage space.
  3. Data Retrieval Time:

    • Amazon Glacier has a retrieval time of several hours or even days. It is optimized for longer-term storage and retrieval is not designed for immediate access.
    • Google Drive provides instant access to your stored files, allowing you to quickly retrieve and work on your data.
  4. Data Durability and Availability:

    • Amazon Glacier offers high durability and availability for stored data. It ensures that data remains intact and accessible over time, even in the event of hardware failures.
    • Google Drive also ensures data durability and availability. However, it may have occasional downtimes or service interruptions that can affect immediate access to files.
  5. Security and Compliance:

    • Amazon Glacier provides robust security measures and compliance certifications to protect your data. It offers data encryption, access controls, and compliance with various industry standards, making it suitable for sensitive and regulated data.
    • Google Drive also offers security features like encryption and access controls. However, it may not have the same level of compliance certifications as Amazon Glacier.
  6. Integration with Other Services:

    • Amazon Glacier integrates with other Amazon Web Services (AWS) tools and services, allowing you to seamlessly manage and process your archived data within the AWS ecosystem.
    • Google Drive integrates well with other Google services, such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, providing a comprehensive collaboration and productivity platform.

In summary, Amazon Glacier and Google Drive cater to different storage needs. Amazon Glacier is more suitable for long-term archival and infrequent access, while Google Drive is designed for active file sharing, collaboration, and quick retrieval of data.

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Pros of Amazon Glacier
Pros of Google Drive
  • 6
    Cold Storage
  • 3
    Easy Setup
  • 1
    Cheap
  • 505
    Easy to use
  • 326
    Gmail integration
  • 312
    Enough free space
  • 268
    Collaboration
  • 249
    Stable service
  • 128
    Desktop and mobile apps
  • 97
    Offline sync
  • 79
    Apps
  • 74
    15 gb storage
  • 50
    Add-ons
  • 9
    Integrates well
  • 6
    Easy to use
  • 3
    Simple back-up tool
  • 2
    Amazing
  • 2
    Beautiful
  • 2
    Fast upload speeds
  • 2
    The more the merrier
  • 2
    So easy
  • 2
    Wonderful
  • 2
    Linux terminal transfer tools
  • 2
    It has grown to a stable in the cloud office
  • 1
    UI
  • 1
    Windows desktop
  • 1
    G Suite integration

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Cons of Amazon Glacier
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    • 7
      Organization via web ui sucks
    • 2
      Not a real database

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    What is Amazon Glacier?

    In order to keep costs low, Amazon Glacier is optimized for data that is infrequently accessed and for which retrieval times of several hours are suitable. With Amazon Glacier, customers can reliably store large or small amounts of data for as little as $0.01 per gigabyte per month, a significant savings compared to on-premises solutions.

    What is Google Drive?

    Keep photos, stories, designs, drawings, recordings, videos, and more. Your first 15 GB of storage are free with a Google Account. Your files in Drive can be reached from any smartphone, tablet, or computer.

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    What are some alternatives to Amazon Glacier and Google Drive?
    Amazon S3
    Amazon Simple Storage Service provides a fully redundant data storage infrastructure for storing and retrieving any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on the web
    Google Cloud Storage
    Google Cloud Storage allows world-wide storing and retrieval of any amount of data and at any time. It provides a simple programming interface which enables developers to take advantage of Google's own reliable and fast networking infrastructure to perform data operations in a secure and cost effective manner. If expansion needs arise, developers can benefit from the scalability provided by Google's infrastructure.
    CrashPlan
    It runs continually in the background of a device, providing constant backup of new files. Any time a new file is created or an existing file is changed, the product adds the file to a "to do" list.
    Dropbox
    Harness the power of Dropbox. Connect to an account, upload, download, search, and more.
    Postman
    It is the only complete API development environment, used by nearly five million developers and more than 100,000 companies worldwide.
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