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Amazon Fsx Alternatives

Should you replace Amazon Fsx?

Lucidlink is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Amazon Fsx.

Amazon Fsx

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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Amazon Fsx alternatives

See how Amazon Fsx compares to 5 alternative apps you can switch to.

LucidlinkBest FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$84/yrLucidlink is a good fit if: your team works with large media files and needs real-time remote collaboration without downloading entire projects.
NasuniWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Nasuni is a good fit if: your organization manages terabytes of data across multiple locations requiring global file collaboration and built-in disaster recovery.
Google Cl...Low Risk SwitchPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Google Cloud Filestore is a good fit if: your applications require a shared POSIX-compliant filesystem with high throughput for compute workloads or Kubernetes persistent storage.
Netapp Cl...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Netapp Cloud Volumes Ontap is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
QumuloNot RecommendedPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Qumulo is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Lucidlink and Nasuni selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Amazon Fsx

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Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Lucidlink

$84

Team

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Nasuni

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Enterprise

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Amazon Fsx

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Lucidlink

--

After $4,000 estimated migration cost.

Nasuni

--

After $35,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Amazon Fsx

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Lucidlink

85/100

LucidLink excels for Media & Entertainment, Advertising, and AEC teams that collaborate on massive 4K/8K video files and design assets in real-time without local storage constraints. Distributed post-production teams benefit from instant timeline access. However, teams requiring robust offline sync or working primarily with small documents will find the streaming model limiting compared to traditional sync-based storage.

Nasuni

75/100

Nasuni excels for IT organizations in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, and healthcare managing 10+ TB of unstructured data across multiple sites requiring global file locking and instant ransomware recovery. Small businesses and teams under 50 users will find the mandatory 3-year contracts, TB-based pricing, and complex multi-cloud architecture requirements excessive compared to consumer-grade cloud storage.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Amazon Fsx

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Lucidlink

medium

Lucidlink is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $4,000 one-time cost.

Nasuni

medium

Nasuni is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $35,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Amazon Fsx

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180 reviews

Lucidlink

4.5/5.0

536 reviews

Nasuni

4.5/5.0

215 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Amazon Fsx

No migration needed

Lucidlink

4 weeks

Medium

Lucidlink is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $4,000 one-time cost.

Nasuni

8 weeks

High

Nasuni is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $35,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Amazon Fsx

--

Lucidlink

$4,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Nasuni

$35,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Amazon Fsx

100%

Supports 280 native integrations.

Lucidlink

9%

Supports 25 native integrations.

Nasuni

27%

Supports 75 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Amazon Fsx

100%

Lucidlink

60%

  • Requires high-bandwidth internet for streaming large files
  • AWS-only storage on Starter/Business tiers
  • Storage overages cost $7-8 per 100 GB monthly
  • Limited offline functionality compared to sync tools
  • Per-seat charges apply even with zero stored data
Nasuni

80%

  • Requires 3-year minimum contract with annual upfront payment
  • No public pricing available - mandatory sales contact
  • TB-based model creates unpredictable costs for high-growth data
  • Multi-cloud edge deployment requires specialized IT expertise
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Amazon Fsx
SOC 1SOC 2SOC 3ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP
Lucidlink
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR
Nasuni
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRHIPAA
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Amazon Fsx

You already standardize on this app.

Lucidlink

Your team works with large media files and needs real-time remote collaboration without downloading entire projects

Nasuni

Your organization manages terabytes of data across multiple locations requiring global file collaboration and built-in disaster recovery

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Amazon Fsx

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Lucidlink

Your team requires robust offline file access or has limited internet bandwidth

Nasuni

You need simple, immediate file sharing without IT infrastructure overhead or cannot commit to multi-year contracts

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