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Exoscale alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Exoscale alternative is Wasabi (2.2 GPA). The best free one is MinIO (2.2 GPA).

Exoscale compared with 5 alternatives: Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Storj, Filebase and MinIO.

Exoscale is a paid product, starting at $0.0000275 per GiB / hour of standard object storage. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ExoscaleThis toolFrom $0.0000275NoWeb
WasabiFree trial · from $7.99/moTrial onlyWeb
Backblaze B2Free plan · from $6.95/moYesWeb
StorjFree trial · from $7/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
FilebaseFree plan · from $7.50/moYesWeb
MinIOFree planYesWeb

How each one differs from Exoscale

  1. Wasabi

    S3-compatible cloud object storage at a flat per-TB rate

    • Wasabi starts at $7.99 per TB / month.

    Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often

    Wasabi vs ExoscaleWasabi pricing and details

  2. Backblaze B2

    S3-compatible object storage billed per terabyte

    • Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan, which Exoscale lacks.

    Suits: Backups and archives that are read less than they are stored

    Backblaze B2 vs ExoscaleBackblaze B2 pricing and details

  3. 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 also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.

    Suits: Developers who need S3-compatible storage with simple rates

    Storj vs ExoscaleStorj pricing and details

  4. Filebase

    S3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and free egress

    • Filebase starts at $7.50 per month, billed monthly.
    • Filebase has a free plan, which Exoscale lacks.

    Suits: Developers who want S3-compatible storage without egress fees

    Filebase vs ExoscaleFilebase pricing and details

  5. MinIO

    S3-compatible object storage software you run yourself

    • MinIO has a free plan, which Exoscale lacks.
    • MinIO is self-hostable, according to its own site.

    Suits: Engineering and data teams that need S3-compatible storage on their own hardware

    MinIO vs ExoscaleMinIO pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Exoscale

  • This is infrastructure, not a file-sharing app: there are no desktop sync clients or folder sharing for end users.
  • Prices are listed per GiB-hour; at 720 hours that is about $0.0198 per GiB-month, plus $0.02 per GiB of outbound traffic.
  • Prices exclude any applicable tax and can be shown in EUR, CHF or USD.
  • Archival Storage is listed as available on request, with no published rate.
Exoscale pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Exoscale?

The alternatives to Exoscale in this directory are Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Storj, Filebase and MinIO. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Exoscale.

Is there a free alternative to Exoscale?

Yes. Backblaze B2, Filebase and MinIO have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Exoscale alternatives work on Windows?

The Exoscale listing does not include a Windows app. Storj lists one.

Which Exoscale alternatives work on macOS?

The Exoscale listing does not include a macOS app. Storj lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.