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Head-to-head · Cloud File Storage Services

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP vs NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP #1 in Cloud File Storage Services 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit AWS
NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP #3 in Cloud File Storage Services 9.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit NetApp

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP leads on 0 checks, NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAmazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP · 9.4/10

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP scores higher on our rubric for cloud file storage services: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is the better fit for AWS multiprotocol enterprise storage. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is the better fit for multicloud enterprise file and block storage.

  • Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP fits best

    AWS multiprotocol enterprise storage

  • NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP fits best

    Multicloud enterprise file and block storage

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Side by side

Feature Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP 9.4/10 Visit ↗ NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Cloud File Storage Services #3 in Cloud File Storage Services
Best for AWS multiprotocol enterprise storage Multicloud enterprise file and block storage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP 2/2 · NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP 2/2
Snapshots ✓ ✓
Managed backups ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported protocols NFS, SMB, iSCSI, NVMe-over-TCP iSCSI, NFS, SMB, NVMe-TCP, S3
Maximum capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Availability zones Not checked yet Not checked yet
Scaling model Auto_scaling Auto_scaling
Our review
Pros
  • Supports NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-over-TCP access
  • Combines snapshots, backups, replication, and file restoration
  • Adds tiering, deduplication, compaction, and FlexClone cloning
  • Supports iSCSI, NFS, SMB, NVMe-TCP, and S3 protocols
  • Provides Snapshots, SnapMirror replication, backup, and data tiering
  • Runs single-node or high-availability deployments across three clouds
Cons
  • Usage-based pricing requires separate cost considerations
  • Deployment choices vary between Single-AZ and Multi-AZ
  • Best suited to workloads that need broad protocol support
  • Paid service with no permanent free plan
  • Enterprise features may exceed the needs of smaller workloads
  • Cloud, configuration, and license choices affect capacity limits
Our verdict

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is a fully managed cloud storage service for shared file and block storage. It is designed for AWS and on-premises workloads that need access through NFS, SMB, iSCSI, or NVMe-over-TCP. Single-AZ and Multi-AZ…

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NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP is a software-only storage appliance that runs ONTAP data-management software in Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. It is designed for organizations managing enterprise and business-critical…

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  1. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAPCloud File Storage Services 9.4Paid
  2. NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAPCloud File Storage Services 9.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP — where it wins

    • Supports NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe-over-TCP access
    • Combines snapshots, backups, replication, and file restoration
    • Adds tiering, deduplication, compaction, and FlexClone cloning

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage-based pricing requires separate cost considerations
    • Deployment choices vary between Single-AZ and Multi-AZ
    • Best suited to workloads that need broad protocol support

  • NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP — where it wins

    • Supports iSCSI, NFS, SMB, NVMe-TCP, and S3 protocols
    • Provides Snapshots, SnapMirror replication, backup, and data tiering
    • Runs single-node or high-availability deployments across three clouds

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid service with no permanent free plan
    • Enterprise features may exceed the needs of smaller workloads
    • Cloud, configuration, and license choices affect capacity limits
  • Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP9.4/10 · Paid

    A broad AWS storage service for enterprise file and block workloads.

    Visit AWSFull verdict →
  • NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP9.2/10 · Paid

    A broad ONTAP storage appliance for enterprise workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

    Visit NetAppFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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