--- description: Review of Amazon S3 Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Amazon S3 | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cloud Storage Software](/directory/4231/cloud-storage/software) > [Amazon S3](/software/390155/amazon-s3) # Amazon S3 Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390155/amazon-s3 Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390155/amazon-s3?page=2) > Amazon S3 is a cloud storage platform that allows businesses to conduct data storage, backup, archiving and retrieval operations on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Developers and IT teams can utilize the service to create data buckets and attach metadata and object tags for storage and replication purposes. Administrators can utilize multipart upload functionality to pause and resume object upload and copy a single object in parts during network issues. It provides a variety of features including versioning, access control management, data transfer, multi-factor authentication, data replication and high-volume data analysis. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1120 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1120 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Amazon Web Services (AWS) - **Location**: Seattle, US - **Founded**: 2006 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Pay only for what you use. There is no minimum fee. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Authentication - Compliance Management - Data Migration - Data Replication - Data Storage Management - Encryption - File Sharing - File Transfer - Monitoring - Version Control ## Integrations (2 total) - AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Amazon VPC ## Category - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4231/cloud-storage/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Drive](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/105807/google-drive) — 4.8/5 (28623 reviews) 2. [OneDrive](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/23542/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12883 reviews) 3. 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Managing access permissions and organizing large numbers of objects can also require careful configuration. > > My overall experience with Amazon S3 has been very positive. It provides reliable, scalable, and durable object storage that is easy to integrate with other AWS services. I find it particularly useful for storing application files, backups, datasets, and other types of data. Its flexibility and scalability make it suitable for both small projects and large production workloads. ----- ### "The heart of the cloud is no longer limited to discussion of storage" — 4.0/5 > **Yurie Katri** | *1 October 2022* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Secure feel with ultra-high durability. Convenient data entry through integration with various services. Really easy and convenient. Flexibility to activate Lambda based on S3 events (but there are problems). Flexible security configuration by configuring S3 and IAM. Flexible pricing depends on the frequency of use (although it is cheap to start with). Recently, I was very happy to be able to use it as a data storage location for AWS Transfer for FTP. Since the server less FTP host environment was created, the operation is very simple. > > **Cons**: The activation of the S3 event is not guaranteed. In exceptional cases, it may not trigger and you may have to write another Lambda for recovery. This is problematic. > > As storage, it is secure and economical, or it can handle processing that requires high performance, and detailed selection and configuration are possible. It is a basic and necessary function that forms the core of the cloud together with EC2. The price and performance change automatically according to the frequency of access, so content and variety can be chosen according to the user. S3's billing system is basically pay-as-you-go and control of the operation is straightforward. Considering the security, maintenance and start-up skills required, rather than owning an actual computer, it appears to be considerably cheaper. ----- ### "Good Product" — 5.0/5 > **Kunal** | *16 April 2023* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like this product. Amazon does a good job in security and quality > > **Cons**: It can be expensive to use this product according to my coworkers ----- ### "Reliable, Scalable Storage with a Learning Curve" — 5.0/5 > **James** | *24 February 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Amazon S3 is its virtually unlimited scalability and high durability, which make it reliable for storing massive amounts of data. Its simple object storage model and RESTful API make it easy to integrate with applications and workflows. > > **Cons**: One of the main drawbacks of Amazon S3 is its pricing complexity, especially with variable costs for storage classes, requests, and data transfer that can be hard to predict. > > My overall experience with Amazon S3 has been very positive due to its reliability and scalability. While the pricing and configuration can be complex at times, it consistently delivers strong performance and seamless integration within Amazon Web Services. ----- ### "Amazingly easy" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *15 May 2026* | Animation | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It’s quick and easy to use with a large variety of products to choose from customer service is easy to use and is very quick and effective. > > **Cons**: I’m not sure I have too many negative things to say about this. It seems difficult at times to leave a review but other than that it’s great. > > Amazingly quick and easy. I find it addictive sometimes as it’s such a useful site. No complaints. Will keep using in the future ----- Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390155/amazon-s3?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/390155/amazon-s3) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data