Alternatives · File Storage
Cubbit alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Cubbit alternative is Nextcloud (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Cubbit compared with 5 alternatives: Storj, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Filebase and Nextcloud.
Cubbit has a free plan. Paid plans start at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CubbitThis tool | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Storj | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Backblaze B2 | Free plan · from $6.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Wasabi | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Filebase | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Nextcloud | Free plan · from €71.29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Cubbit starts at about $5.57 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Filebase and Nextcloud score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cubbit
Storj
Distributed S3-compatible object storage priced per terabyte
- Storj starts at $7 per TB / month stored, plus $7 per TB egress, $5 monthly minimum.
- Storj has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cubbit.
- Storj also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Developers who need S3-compatible storage with simple rates
Backblaze B2
S3-compatible object storage billed per terabyte
- Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
Suits: Backups and archives that are read less than they are stored
Wasabi
S3-compatible cloud object storage at a flat per-TB rate
- Wasabi starts at $7.99 per TB / month.
- Wasabi has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cubbit.
Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often
Filebase
S3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and free egress
- Filebase starts at $7.50 per month, billed monthly.
Suits: Developers who want S3-compatible storage without egress fees
Nextcloud
Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform
- Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users).
- Nextcloud also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Nextcloud is open source, according to its own site.
- Nextcloud also covers video calls, file sync and file sharing.
- Nextcloud does not cover file management, which Cubbit does.
Suits: Organizations that must keep files on servers they control
Limits worth knowing in Cubbit
- Prices are in euros and are read from the pricing page's FAQ; no price is published for DS3 Cloud.
- Above 10 TB, pricing is a custom quote.
- Composer nodes need a Linux machine with at least 1 vCore and 2 GB of RAM per drive.
- It targets IT teams and developers rather than everyday file sharing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cubbit?
The alternatives to Cubbit in this directory are Storj, Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Filebase and Nextcloud. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cubbit.
Is there a free alternative to Cubbit?
Yes. Backblaze B2, Filebase and Nextcloud have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cubbit alternatives work on Windows?
The Cubbit listing does not include a Windows app. Storj and Nextcloud list one.
Which Cubbit alternatives work on macOS?
The Cubbit listing does not include a macOS app. Storj and Nextcloud list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Cubbit?
Nextcloud is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.