--- description: Learn how Amazon S3 can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Amazon S3 Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cloud Storage Software](/directory/350/cloud-storage/software) > [Amazon S3](/software/2050290/amazon-s3) # Amazon S3 Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2050290/amazon-s3 Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2050290/amazon-s3?page=2) > Amazon S3 is a simple storage service that helps developers and IT teams store, backup, archive and retrieve data from anywhere across the web. It allows administrators to store data in buckets, append tags to objects, configure access controls for several clients, conduct high-volume data analysis, gain insights into storage usage and gauge trends based on activities. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1112 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1112 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 Transfer - Monitoring - Version Control ## Integrations (2 total) - AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Amazon VPC ## Category - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/350/cloud-storage/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Drive](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/90762/google-drive) — 4.8/5 (28427 reviews) 2. [OneDrive](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91652/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12623 reviews) 3. [Google Workspace](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/90761/google-apps-for-business) — 4.7/5 (17483 reviews) 4. 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Well, this feature does not affect us currently but we will definitely need this in the future. > > We are working on file manager design for health services and S3 has been our best pick to make this happen. Without S3, we might not have been able to do this. Thanks to Amazon. ----- ### "Low-cost and reliable object storage" — 4.0/5 > **Brandon R** | *02 August 2022* | Wireless | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ultimate in cloud storage with the highest levels of availability and durability. Attractively, you can use storage at a low cost per TB. Data sent from IoT devices, logs from all AWS services, backups of AWS services, and so on. 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. ----- ### "Amazon S3" — 3.0/5 > **Gary** | *14 April 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is true that AWS is a juggernaut in the industry. This is the reason I used them as my primary offsite backup repository. Many popular applications like Backup Exec integrate very nicely with S3. There is tons of documentation out there for most applications on how to use S3 with their products. The free trials for the first year are nice too. > > **Cons**: I kept noticing that my data pool was getting larger and larger due to the types of devices I was backing up. Amazon "micro" charges for everything and my bill started to grow exponentially. You are charged for data coming in, out, at rest, long term storage, not stored long enough, lists, etc. This started to become unwieldy. Their charges are not high but in my case they just grew too much so I had to switch solutions. > > Overall, S3 is a great provider for storage solutions. You just need to watch the bills and see how you can keep them in check. ----- ### "The heart of the cloud is no longer limited to discussion of storage" — 4.0/5 > **Yurie Katri** | *01 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. ----- ### "Amazon S3 is a solid brand, but not for amateurs" — 5.0/5 > **Daniel** | *03 November 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Amazon S3 defined the cloud in the begining. It's services were disruptive and much needed. I think that S3 it's a very solid option for backup and file retention. > > **Cons**: However, it's not for the casual user. There are other, new and easy to use services aimed to the small business, wich offers a better way to deploy, are more cost-effective and have a more down-to-earth approach. > > I started using S3 as a off-site backup tool, and then I scaled up to use other services. It's serves it purpose rather well, but tends to be a little cumbersome, with many changes along the way and somehow a strict business model. ----- Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2050290/amazon-s3?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2050290/amazon-s3) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | ----- ## Structured Data