Peer Global File Service
Peer Global File Service: A hybrid file service for active-active synchronization across distributed Windows and Linux sites. Ranked #7 of 25 in Cloud Storage Gateway Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for windows/Linux sites needing active-active synchronization.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forWindows/Linux sites needing active-active synchronization
- Global namespaceYes
- Founded1993 · Centreville, Virginia, United States
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Real-time active-active synchronization with distributed file locking
- SMB, NFS v3, and NFS v4 workload support
- Cloud backup, edge caching, and centralized monitoring
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is handled through sales rather than published plans
- Its broad feature set targets complex multi-site environments
- Guided proof-of-concept access adds a sales-led evaluation step
Our verdict on Peer Global File Service
Peer Global File Service is hybrid software for real-time file replication, synchronization, management, and collaboration across distributed sites, servers, storage platforms, and cloud environments. It is designed for enterprises managing multi-site, multi-vendor, hybrid, and multi-cloud file infrastructure on Windows and Linux. The product combines Peer Agents with the Peer Management Center and supports SMB and NFS workloads, a global namespace, local caching, and edge synchronization.
Its standout capability is active-active file synchronization across distributed locations. Distributed file locking is intended for shared file access, while delta-level replication limits synchronization to file changes. Edge caching adds file stubbing and rehydration, and malicious event detection adds an additional operational control. Microsoft DFS Namespace management extends the file-service feature set, making PeerGFS a fit for organizations coordinating active file workloads across sites rather than simply backing up files to a cloud target.
PeerGFS also connects distributed file services with Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, NetApp StorageGRID, and Nutanix Objects for object-storage backup and replication. Storage and namespace integrations include NetApp ONTAP, Nutanix Files, Dell storage platforms, and Microsoft DFS Namespace. Centralized configuration and monitoring are provided through Peer Management Center. Pricing is handled through sales, and trial access is directed through a guided proof of concept. Choose PeerGFS when active-active synchronization, protocol coverage, storage diversity, and centralized control are priorities. Organizations seeking a narrowly focused file sync tool or a self-serve pricing model should consider alternatives.
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Peer Global File Service fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Hybrid |
| Global namespace | Yes |
| Local caching | Yes |
| Supported protocols | SMB, NFS v3, NFS v4 |
| Cloud storage targets | Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, NetApp StorageGRID, Nutanix Objects |
| Edge synchronization | Yes |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, NetApp StorageGRID, Nutanix Objects, Microsoft DFS Namespace, NetApp ONTAP … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | peersoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Peer Global File Service integrations
Peer Global File Service lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon S3
- Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
- NetApp StorageGRID
- Nutanix Objects
- Microsoft DFS Namespace
- NetApp ONTAP
- Nutanix Files
- Dell storage platforms
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