Storj
Decentralized cloud storage with S3 compatibility and 80% cost savings
Founded
2014
Starting Price
0
Category
Security & IT
Last updated March 12, 2026
About Storj
Storj is a decentralized cloud storage platform that splits files into encrypted fragments and distributes them across a global network of independent nodes. It offers S3-compatible object storage with end-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge architecture, and claims up to 80% cost savings compared to traditional hyperscaler cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Up to 80% cheaper than major cloud providers like AWS S3
- End-to-end encryption with zero-knowledge architecture for strong data privacy
- Exceptional durability with 11 nines via erasure coding across global nodes
- Generous 150 GB free tier for new users
- S3-compatible API allows easy migration from existing cloud storage
Key Features
Decentralized Object Storage
S3-compatible cloud storage that distributes data across tens of thousands of nodes worldwide for high durability and availability
End-to-End Encryption
Zero-knowledge encryption where only the user holds the keys, ensuring data privacy even from Storj itself
Erasure Coding Redundancy
Files are split into 80 encrypted fragments with only 29 needed for reconstruction, providing 11 nines of durability
Object Mount
File mount client that lets users access object storage as if it were a local drive
Free Egress on Most Plans
Regional and Global storage tiers include free egress equal to the stored data volume each month
GPU Compute
Pay-as-you-go GPU and CPU compute resources billed by the second with no contracts or minimums
S3 Compatibility
Drop-in replacement for AWS S3 with no vendor lock-in, works with existing S3-compatible tools
Pricing
Free Trial
0/month
- 150 GB free storage
- S3-compatible access
- End-to-end encryption
- No credit card required
Archive
6
Best For
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Store encrypted backups distributed across global nodes for reliable disaster recovery at a fraction of traditional cloud storage costs
Media & Video Storage
Cost-effective storage for large media files and video production workflows with free egress on most plans
Data Archival
Long-term archive storage at just $6/TB/month with high durability and global distribution
S3 Migration
Drop-in replacement for AWS S3 for organizations looking to reduce cloud costs without changing existing tools
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