Feature | Volume | Blob Storage |
---|---|---|
Access in Code | Mount volume and use standard file read/write APIs | Use Client SDK like boto3, gcs, azure-storage-blob to read/write data |
Performance | Faster read/write speeds | Slower read/write speeds |
Durability | High | Extremely high ((11 9’s)) |
Storage Cost | Higher cost | Lower cost |
Access Cost | Performance-based (throughput & IOPS) | Request-based (GET, PUT, LIST, etc.) |
Access Constraints | Limited to same region and cluster | Global access |