Side by side
IBM Copy Services Manager vs Peer Global File Service
Both stand on storage replication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxWindows
Visit IBM Copy Services Manager 
Free trial LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
PeerGFS is built for organizations coordinating file data across varied storage systems and sites. Its protocol-specific restrictions and request-based pricing should be reviewed before deployment.
Visit Peer Global File ServiceThe facts
| IBM Copy Services Manager | Peer Global File Service | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | peersoftware.com |
| On storage replication software | #22 of 24 | #18 of 24 |
IBM Copy Services Manager: what it does well
Peer Global File Service: what it does well
- Replicates changes in real time across locations
- Distributed locking helps prevent version conflicts
- Delta replication transfers changed file portions
- DFS integration supports failover and failback
- Includes migration reporting and cutover orchestration
What to know first
- Edge caching supports Windows file servers only
- NFS is limited to replication and synchronization jobs
- Pricing is available only on request
- Some NFS collaboration and backup functions are unavailable
Alternatives to IBM Copy Services Manager Alternatives to Peer Global File Service The whole list