Azure Storage Mover
6.1#7 in file migration softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitAzure Storage Mover vs ShareGate
What both publish
| Fact | Azure Storage Mover | ShareGate |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Azure Storage Mover is a fully managed service for migrating files and folders from on-premises, AWS S3, and other cloud platforms to Azure Storage. | ShareGate offers migration tools and Microsoft 365 governance and security tools. |
| Security | Transfers use HTTPS, and Storage Mover optionally supports Private Link to storage accounts; the FAQ says only metadata passes through the Storage Mover resource region for on-premises migrations. | Protect and Migration Assessment encrypt data in transit with TLS 1.2 and at rest with 256-bit AES; they do not collect full document contents or personal messages and email content. |
Azure Storage Mover plans
- Azure Storage MoverFree
ShareGate plans
- Migrate Essentials$5,995, paid once
- Migrate Pro$9,995, paid once
- Migrate Enterprise$17,995, paid once
- ShareGate ProtectPriced on request
Pick Azure Storage Mover if…
Storage Mover suits organizations moving file workloads from on-premises systems or cloud sources into Azure Storage. Its recurring and metadata-only modes may suit migrations that need repeat transfers or permission and folder-structure handling without copying file data.
Pick ShareGate if…
ShareGate suits mid-sized and enterprise companies, IT professionals, partners, and IT directors or managers handling Microsoft 365 migrations or governance. It is aimed at organizations needing tenant visibility and migration workflows.