--- description: Learn more about Amazon S3 pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Amazon S3 Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Cloud Storage Software](/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) > [Amazon S3](/software/174285/amazon-s3) # Amazon S3 Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/174285/amazon-s3 Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/174285/amazon-s3?page=2) > Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a cloud-based object storage that allows users to store and retrieve data from anywhere. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1112 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Amazon S3? Designed for businesses of all sizes, it is an object storage solution that helps store data, manage access controls, track inventory, monitor storage, accelerate bulk data transfers, and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1112 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 - Access Controls/Permissions - Data Storage Management - Encryption Software - File Transfer - Version Control ## Integrations (2 total) - AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) - Amazon VPC ## Category - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.ca/software/161425/drive) — 4.8/5 (28427 reviews) 2. [OneDrive](https://www.capterra.ca/software/161304/onedrive) — 4.5/5 (12623 reviews) 3. [Google Workspace](https://www.capterra.ca/software/168389/google-workspace) — 4.7/5 (17483 reviews) 4. [iCloud](https://www.capterra.ca/software/204717/icloud) — 4.6/5 (1938 reviews) 5. [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.ca/software/143068/dropbox-business) — 4.5/5 (21682 reviews) ## Reviews ### "An Amazing Experience with S3 Storage Services" — 5.0/5 > **Thelma** | *August 7, 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Amazon S3 is one of the amazing storage service I have used as a data engineer. It's ability to store variety of data types (structured, semi-structured and unstructured) as well as the ease at which it can store and retrieve any size of data makes it a fantastic tool for big data engineering. > > **Cons**: My only con is the cost effectiveness especially when used as a learning environment. > > I used Amazon S3 as a storage service in a Snowflake environment. I was amazed on how easy it is to integrate between the two environments as well as how fast it was to retrieve data stored in S3 from Snowflake. ----- ### "S3 is the gold standard for cloud object storage" — 5.0/5 > **Sean** | *October 18, 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's simple, it works and it's cheap. Any time I need to store unorganised data my default is to put it in an S3 bucket. I love how it's the industry standard and any data analytics tools always have an s3 integration. > > **Cons**: I wish I could see a preview of objects stored in the buckets without having to download them > > It's a great product that's always available and is the gold standard for object storage in the cloud. I don't have any complains. ----- ### "simple to use s3" — 5.0/5 > **Michal** | *February 20, 2025* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is very simple to use, and integrate with from within java code. > > **Cons**: searching for and downloading files from s3 involves a lot of clicking on the UI, and files are hard to find if you have a lot of data. The UI is a bit clunky. > > Overall my experience is good. S3 does exactly what it needs to do, and not much else ----- ### "i will use it a thousand times" — 5.0/5 > **mubarak** | *August 2, 2024* | Airlines/Aviation | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the things I liked most about Amazon S3 was its reliability and scalability. The service is designed to handle large amounts of data and deliver it quickly without any interruptions or delays. This makes it perfect for businesses and individuals who need a reliable storage solution for their data. Additionally, the pricing structure of S3 is very competitive, making it a cost-effective option for storing large amounts of data. The user interface is also user-friendly and allows for easy management of data and access control. Overall, I found Amazon S3 to be a highly efficient and dependable cloud storage service. > > **Cons**: It was challenging to set up and configure initially. The pricing structure can also be confusing and it was difficult to accurately estimate the cost. Additionally, data transfer and access speeds can be slow at times, causing delays and frustration. ----- ### "Swiss Army knife of cloud storage" — 5.0/5 > **Mathieu** | *May 17, 2024* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Uploading and finding files is a breeze, and knowing my stuff is safe and always accessible gives me peace of mind. Plus, the ability to scale up without breaking a sweat is a game-changer. But hey, let's talk about the elephant in the room - the pricing. It's like trying to decipher a puzzle sometimes, especially as your storage needs grow. > > **Cons**: While Amazon S3 is fantastic for storing my files, sometimes retrieving them feels like waiting for water to boil. And yeah, that pricing labyrinth? ----- Page: 1 / 46\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/174285/amazon-s3?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/174285/amazon-s3) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | | sv | | ----- ## Structured Data