StorPool Alternative
High-Performance Storage Without Lock-In or Heavy Replication
Looking for a faster, leaner alternative to StorPool? Simplyblock delivers software-defined block storage that puts control back in your hands. Built for modern, cloud-native infrastructure, it eliminates the inefficiencies of triple-replication models and offers low-latency performance with smarter scalability—on any hardware.
What Makes StorPool Less Flexible
Heavy Replication Overhead
StorPool relies on triple replication, consuming 3x the storage capacity compared to erasure coding with the same fault tolerance.
Vendor-Managed Only
You can’t run it independently—StorPool is only offered as a fully managed service, limiting flexibility for internal DevOps teams.
KVM-Centric Architecture
Optimized for KVM-based clouds, StorPool lacks deep native support for container-native environments like Kubernetes or Proxmox.
Better Storage Outcomes with Simplyblock
Simplyblock puts you in control with a true software-defined platform that runs anywhere. It avoids vendor-managed constraints and heavy replication. Unlike StorPool, it fits directly into your environment with full performance and flexibility.
Flexible Architecture Built for Modern Teams
Run Simplyblock on any x86 or ARM64 hardware, in disaggregated or hyperconverged topologies. Whether you’re scaling a Kubernetes cluster, operating bare-metal infrastructure, or building a hybrid cloud, you can deploy storage exactly where—and how—you need it.
No vendor lock-in. No rigid management model. It’s a deployment strategy that adjusts to your environment—not the other way around.
Performance Engineered Without Compromise
Powered by a native NVMe-over-TCP stack and SPDK-based user-space I/O, Simplyblock delivers predictable sub-200μs latency—without triple-replication overhead.
Erasure coding, QoS, and self-healing mechanisms are built in, ensuring resilience and high throughput with less hardware and smarter data placement.You get enterprise-grade speed and protection—without the storage bloat or complexity.
The Value You Get by Choosing Simplyblock
Control Without Complexity
Deploy, scale, and manage storage on your terms—no external service layer, no vendor restrictions.
High-Speed Architecture
Built on NVMe-over-TCP and SPDK, Simplyblock delivers low-latency performance on standard hardware.
Smarter Resource Efficiency
Erasure coding ensures durability without 3x storage overhead, cutting both cost and hardware waste.
Runs Anywhere You Build
Supports Kubernetes, bare metal, and hybrid setups across x86, ARM64, or DPU-based nodes.
How Simplyblock Improves Your Storage Stack
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Flexibility |
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| Works across x86, ARM64, and DPUs with no vendor alignment or tuning. |
| Independent Operation |
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| Offers full control; no dependency on vendor-managed services. |
| Kubernetes-Native Integration |
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| Seamless CSI integration, ideal for container-first infrastructure. |
| Hardware Flexibility | |
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Simplyblock
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StorPool |
| Works across x86, ARM64, and DPUs with no vendor alignment or tuning. | |
| Independent Operation | |
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Simplyblock
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StorPool |
| Offers full control; no dependency on vendor-managed services. | |
| Kubernetes-Native Integration | |
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Simplyblock
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StorPool |
| Seamless CSI integration, ideal for container-first infrastructure. | |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe-over-TCP Support |
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| Both support it, but one is optimized with a user-space I/O stack. |
| SPDK-Powered I/O Engine |
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| Achieves lower latency by bypassing the kernel entirely. |
| Sub-200μs Latency |
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| Delivers microsecond-level responsiveness without custom hardware. |
| NVMe-over-TCP Support | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Both support it, but one is optimized with a user-space I/O stack. | |
| SPDK-Powered I/O Engine | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Achieves lower latency by bypassing the kernel entirely. | |
| Sub-200μs Latency | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Delivers microsecond-level responsiveness without custom hardware. | |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Erasure Coding |
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| Uses smart data protection with less storage overhead than 3x replication. |
| Self-Healing Architecture |
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| Automatically rebalances and recovers from node or disk failures. |
| Per-Tenant QoS Controls |
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| Ensures performance isolation across teams, workloads, or customers. |
| Advanced Erasure Coding | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Uses smart data protection with less storage overhead than 3x replication. | |
| Self-Healing Architecture | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Automatically rebalances and recovers from node or disk failures. | |
| Per-Tenant QoS Controls | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Ensures performance isolation across teams, workloads, or customers. | |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance-Free Design |
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| Deployable on standard servers, no fixed hardware footprint. |
| Automated Data Tiering |
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| Moves data intelligently between hot, warm, and cold tiers to reduce cost. |
| Transparent Licensing |
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| Pricing is usage-based, clear, and not tied to service contracts. |
| Appliance-Free Design | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Deployable on standard servers, no fixed hardware footprint. | |
| Automated Data Tiering | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Moves data intelligently between hot, warm, and cold tiers to reduce cost. | |
| Transparent Licensing | |
|
Simplyblock
|
StorPool |
| Pricing is usage-based, clear, and not tied to service contracts. | |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Flexibility |
|
| Works across x86, ARM64, and DPUs with no vendor alignment or tuning. |
| Independent Operation |
|
| Offers full control; no dependency on vendor-managed services. |
| Kubernetes-Native Integration |
|
| Seamless CSI integration, ideal for container-first infrastructure. |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe-over-TCP Support |
|
| Both support it, but one is optimized with a user-space I/O stack. |
| SPDK-Powered I/O Engine |
|
| Achieves lower latency by bypassing the kernel entirely. |
| Sub-200μs Latency |
|
| Delivers microsecond-level responsiveness without custom hardware. |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Erasure Coding |
|
| Uses smart data protection with less storage overhead than 3x replication. |
| Self-Healing Architecture |
|
| Automatically rebalances and recovers from node or disk failures. |
| Per-Tenant QoS Controls |
|
| Ensures performance isolation across teams, workloads, or customers. |
| Simplyblock | StorPool | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appliance-Free Design |
|
| Deployable on standard servers, no fixed hardware footprint. |
| Automated Data Tiering |
|
| Moves data intelligently between hot, warm, and cold tiers to reduce cost. |
| Transparent Licensing |
|
| Pricing is usage-based, clear, and not tied to service contracts. |