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Azure Storage Mover vs Microsoft Migration Manager
Both stand on file migration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Azure Storage Mover supports several migration modes and can retain important file metadata and permissions. It is free for the stated on-premises-to-Azure and AWS-to-Azure scenarios, while related storage, transaction, and networking charges remain applicable.
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| Azure Storage Mover | Microsoft Migration Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | learn.microsoft.com |
| On file migration software | #2 of 22 | #6 of 22 |
Azure Storage Mover: what it does well
- Supports SMB, NFS, and S3 sources.
- Offers recurring, one-time, and metadata-only runs.
- Can preserve file structure, permissions, attributes, and metadata.
- AWS S3 transfers can use server-to-server copying.
What to know first
- Standard storage, transaction, and networking charges apply.
- Storage Mover resources are limited to listed regions.
Microsoft Migration Manager: what it does well
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