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IBM Cloud Block Storage vs. NordLocker

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Cloud Block Storage
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
IBM offers their Block Storage service via IBM Cloud, allowing users to deploy and customize flash-backed iSCSI block storage from 25 GB to 12,000 GB capacity with up to 48,000 IOPS.N/A
NordLocker
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
NordLocker is an encrypted cloud for files, compatible with all file types and boasting a zero-knowledge architecture with admininstrative access control to protect enterprises from file and data leaks. 3GB is available free. Nordlocker can sync files from endpoints running Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS and users can access the cloud storage via a web browser. Files can be encrypted through a drag and drop interface for files or folders into the app.
$3.19
per month
Pricing
IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Personal - 500 GB
$3.19
per month
Personal - 2 TB
$7.99
per month
Business
$8.99
per month per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
Considered Both Products
IBM Cloud Block Storage
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
  • Both services are pretty much identical when it comes to their offerings and specifically in their availability, durability and scalability of block storage.
  • AWS S3 stacks someone better in most clients given the vast offerings of AWS within the rest of their solutions …
Diana Dumpsey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Diana Dumpsey
PPC Manager
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
Unlike the above platforms, IBM Cloud Block Storage enable secure and quick big data migration through its secure environment and the flexibility of its Cloud options is effective. Data analytics through IBM Cloud Block Storage are easily prepared and the data access is very …
Veronica Larson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Veronica Larson
Business Analyst
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
IBM has given us the best data storage services and I am proud of its entire performance. The product has been able to link all our services to cloud servers that enhance transparency and offer backup services to all our services. Data that runs across the entire organization …
Rita Joy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Rita Joy
Information Specialist
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
IBM Cloud Block Storage is known for professional space control, [which] values even the large database of above 12000GB. Further, IBM Cloud Block Storage co-assist with the data managing solution, more so for data mining, analytics, and sharing. Again, IBM Cloud Block Storage …
Jude Nickson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jude Nickson
ICT Manager
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
IBM Cloud Block Storage is extensively affordable when compared with the competing applications. Further, IBM Cloud Block Storage works in different operating systems, hence, it is never discriminatory. Again, IBM Cloud Block Storage creates a proper way of integrating with …
Ramindu Deshapriya | TrustRadius Reviewer
Ramindu Deshapriya
Lead Consultant - Technology
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
Amazon S3 isn't on IBM Cloud and isn't the best solution to be used alongside applications deployed to the IBM Cloud.
Alfonso de la Guarda Reyes | TrustRadius Reviewer
Alfonso de la Guarda Reyes
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
The biggest difference that I have been able to find from other services external to IBM has been the domain, experience and application of the technology at the datacenter scale that allows [us] to be quite sure that the data will be in good collection. But I insist that the …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
IBM Cloud Object Storage is better suited for application development and easy to use from a higher level.

IBM Cloud Block Storage is better suited as block storage as a service and totally integrated with the infrastructure as a service, making it easy to deploy and used either …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
Being part of an organization that has a sizable footprint in IBM Cloud, the IBM Cloud Block Storage is a natural choice. Also, IBM Cloud Block Storage's native integration with Aspera is an added bonus for use cases needing fast, reliable data storage and transfer solutions.
CP
Charlie Pusey
Technical Operations Manager
Chose IBM Cloud Block Storage
N/A. IBM Cloud Block Storage was the best solution as we already use IBM Cloud for the information that would utilise it.
NordLocker
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose NordLocker
Cheap and able to scale based on number of users needed at a given time. Not locked into a fixed user contract. Most other services also don't actually have zero trust zero knowledge end to end encryption, or it requires stepping up to a more expensive enterprise version. …
Features
IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
File Sharing & Management
Comparison of File Sharing & Management features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
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Ratings
NordLocker
9.0
Ratings
7% above category average
Access control00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
File search00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Device sync00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Security & Administration
Comparison of Cloud Storage Security & Administration features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
-
Ratings
NordLocker
8.0
Ratings
8% below category average
User and role management00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
File organization00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Cloud Storage Platform
Comparison of Cloud Storage Platform features of Product A and Product B
IBM Cloud Block Storage
-
Ratings
NordLocker
7.7
Ratings
10% below category average
Performance00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Reliability00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Storage Reports00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Cloud Block StorageNordLocker
Likelihood to Recommend
The service in general is great because on the backend. IBM offers experience and knowledge in the use of data center technologies undeniably.
I recommend it for almost any situation but particularly for databases and especially large ones. That possibility of adjusting IOPS dynamically to levels that other data centers do not offer makes it unique. I don't recommend using the service if you don't have an infrastructure expert who knows about servers, Linux, and storage because a lot of the configuration and settings require an expert hand.
Alfonso de la Guarda Reyes | TrustRadius Reviewer
Alfonso de la Guarda Reyes
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
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It is cheap enough and handles the very basic functionality we need from it fairly well. Since we can pay based on a per-user license and invite guests to lockers, it is far and away the cheapest option for End to End Encrypted file transfers from employees to HR/Management
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Anonymous
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Pros
  • Proficient scaling and system customization, which allows editing.
  • Wide range of system storage, ranging from 25GB to 12000GB.
  • Finally, IBM Cloud Block Storage deploys the most technical and efficient security measures.
Rita Joy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Rita Joy
Information Specialist
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  • Interface is clean and modern
  • Meshes will with other Nord Products (we also use NordPass and NordLayer
  • Inexpensive cloud based End to End Encryption
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Anonymous
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Cons
  • The documentation must be clearer and updated, thinking about each distribution that they offer in the cloud
  • Downtime when IOPS are raised can be less
  • The configuration can be more automated from the same control panel and not have to take it so much to the CLI
Alfonso de la Guarda Reyes | TrustRadius Reviewer
Alfonso de la Guarda Reyes
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
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  • Some of the features are 'coming soon'
  • Different learning curve for our use case (vs SecNAS or SFTP)
  • Confusing Master Password/Recovery Key/Access Key Scheme.
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Alternatives Considered
IBM Cloud Block Storage is extensively affordable when compared with the competing applications. Further, IBM Cloud Block Storage works in different operating systems, hence, it is never discriminatory. Again, IBM Cloud Block Storage creates a proper way of integrating with other applications, more so for database control and management. IBM Cloud Block Storage is clear, through its operational charter.
Jude Nickson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jude Nickson
ICT Manager
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Cheap and able to scale based on number of users needed at a given time. Not locked into a fixed user contract. Most other services also don't actually have zero trust zero knowledge end to end encryption, or it requires stepping up to a more expensive enterprise version. Purpose built for our basic needs
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
  • Cloud data access and easy Cloud data analytics creation platform.
  • Visualization and Cloud data storage solution.
  • Secure and smooth Cloud data transfer.
Diana Dumpsey | TrustRadius Reviewer
Diana Dumpsey
PPC Manager
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  • We cancelled DocuSign largely because of NordLocker which has saved us thousands.
  • We also no longer host an AWS GovCloud instance which is not as expensive but also requires VPN traffic and licensing.
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