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Openstack Swift compared to G-Core Storage

Openstack Swift
Versus
G-Core Storage

Features

Storage Features of Openstack Swift compared to G-Core Storage
Openstack SwiftFeaturesG-Core Storage
Cloud based
GDPR Compliant
On premise
Open source
Versioned files
Cross Region Replication
API
S3 Compatible API
REST apiManagement interfacesPortal, REST api
Event hooks/pubsub
SLA99.9%
5 GBMaximum object filesizeNo physical limit, but files should be uploaded in segments of 5 GB
Minimum object filesize
unlimited, with note that it’s not recommended to store more than ~1M, depending on hardware setup for the SQLite indexRecommended max file count per bucket10 million files per bucket recommended for best performace
unlimitedMax filesize for a bucket
unlimitedMaximum amount of buckets1000
Logs
Authentication / ACL
CDN integrationG-Core’s roots lie in CDN and networking, CDN remains their core product to this day. Their strong networking background, combined with a global presence, creates a great overall performance.
Peering & interconnectG-Core’s global public connectivity points are listed on PeeringDB
Unsupported Paid Feature Supported Unknown

Descriptions

Openstack Swift

Openstack’s founders, Rackspace and NASA, have created this platform with (public) cloud in mind.

Openstack is completely opensource and freely availalble under the Apache License. Meaning, you’re free to spin up your own cloud using their software. Openstack’s storage solution (Swift) is pluggable to be s3 compatible.

Openstack has many providers offering up their hardware on the openstack IaaS layer. To name a few: Canonical’s Ubuntu Bootstack and TATA’s managed infra services

Openstack’s pluggability is where its true power lies. Its sourcecode is written in Python and actively maintained. They have many performance and security enhancements, as well as plugins ready to be installed.

G-Core Storage

G-Core, once a spin-off of Wargaming, has evolved into a full blown hosting company. Initially, G-Core identified itself as a CDN company. But with the Edge Compute trend going on, our guess is that any CDN company will eventually become either a dedicated hosting or a dedicated compute company.

Wargaming specifically uses G-Core’s Storage solution. And we’re sure many other of G-Core’s hosting customers are also utilizing their storage.

The true strength of G-Core lies in its extensive network and their strong presence in Eastern European countries. Like Centurylink, CDN is the core of the company, so you can expect good performance/TTFB (Time to First Byte) on your assets.

G-Core’s in-portal access to support is a key feature. When dealing with problems, their support is fast and helpful.

Comparisons