--- 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 1118 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1118 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 - **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 (28541 reviews) 2. [OneDrive](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/23542/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12768 reviews) 3. 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They can be stored in any format without worrying about running out of capacity resources, which gives us a great sense of reliability and security. > > **Cons**: The fee schedule is confusing, making it challenging to estimate total costs. I want a more accurate cost simulation function. I also want a safety warning function because incorrect configuration increases safety risks. > > Since it can temporarily store all kinds of data as a data lake, it was adopted as a storage destination for data generated by IoT devices that are difficult to predict and voice data for cloud services. With limited resources, such as local ones, it is difficult to estimate the initial investment and scale up, but using S3, there are no upfront costs and you only pay for the amount used. ----- ### "Industry standard" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *19 May 2020* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has everything you would need in a cloud based service. It can store a lot of data and has a lot of features that allow you to customize your machines. Industry standard. > > **Cons**: It is quite difficult to get set up and the UI if you choose to use the UI is not that simple to navigate. Cost is a bit high too > > Hosting computational machines on the cloud - although annoying to set up, I got a lot of use out of it ----- ### "Reliable and Scalable Cloud Storage Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Ramit** | *22 December 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about Amazon S3 is how simple and reliable it is. It makes storing and accessing data really easy without worrying about infrastructure or maintenance. The scalability is a big plus—you can start small and grow without changing anything—and it consistently feels secure and dependable for both backups and day-to-day use. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about Amazon S3 is that its pricing can be confusing and sometimes unpredictable. While storage itself is relatively affordable, the additional costs for data transfer, API requests, and retrieval can add up quickly if you’re not careful. It also requires a good understanding of AWS permissions and policies, which can be overwhelming for beginners. Setting up proper access control and lifecycle rules takes time and experience. Without close monitoring, it’s easy to incur higher costs or misconfigure security settings, especially in larger or more complex projects. > > Overall, my experience with Amazon S3 has been positive. It’s reliable, scalable, and easy to use for storing and managing data. ----- ### "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. ----- 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