
AWS Storage Gateway
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| Fact | AWS Storage Gateway | CloudMounter |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Data transferred between gateway appliances and AWS is encrypted using SSL; stored data is encrypted by default with S3-SSE, with AWS KMS keys available as an option. | The maker describes client-side AES-256 encryption that encrypts files before they are sent to cloud storage. |
| Purpose | AWS Storage Gateway connects on-premises applications to cloud storage while caching data locally for low-latency access. | CloudMounter mounts cloud storage accounts and web services as local drives so users can access and organize files from their computer. |
AWS Storage Gateway suits organizations connecting on-premises applications, file shares, backup workflows, or data lake workflows with AWS storage. It is relevant when local caching and hybrid deployment are needed.
CloudMounter suits people who want to manage files across cloud services from Finder or Explorer, or transfer files without first downloading them. Check the platform-specific account limits if you plan to use the Windows free version or need offline access.