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MinIO alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded MinIO alternative is Wasabi (2.2 GPA). The best free one is Backblaze B2 (2.0 GPA).

MinIO compared with 6 alternatives: Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Storj, Filebase, Tigris and 1 more.

MinIO has a free plan. 3 of the 6 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
MinIOThis toolFree planYesWeb
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
TigrisFree planYesWeb
ExoscaleFrom $0.0000275NoWeb

How each one differs from MinIO

  1. 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 MinIO.

    Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often

    Wasabi vs MinIOWasabi pricing and details

  2. 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

    Backblaze B2 vs MinIOBackblaze 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike MinIO.
    • Storj also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.

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

    Storj vs MinIOStorj pricing and details

  4. 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

    Filebase vs MinIOFilebase pricing and details

  5. Tigris

    S3-compatible object storage with no egress fees

    Suits: Developers who want S3 storage without per-gigabyte egress charges

    Tigris vs MinIOTigris pricing and details

  6. Exoscale

    European cloud provider with S3-compatible object storage

    • Exoscale starts at $0.0000275 per GiB / hour of standard object storage.
    • Exoscale has no free plan, unlike MinIO.

    Suits: Developers who need S3-compatible storage inside the EU

    Exoscale vs MinIOExoscale pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in MinIO

  • Clustered, highly available deployments need a paid Enterprise Lite or Enterprise subscription; the free tier is single-node only.
  • No Enterprise Lite or Enterprise prices are published; both are quoted on request.
  • The pricing page says the original open-source MinIO edition (AGPLv3) is end of life with no fixes or security patches.
  • This is infrastructure software for operators, not a consumer file-sync or sharing app.
MinIO pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to MinIO?

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

Is there a free alternative to MinIO?

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

Which MinIO alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which MinIO alternatives work on macOS?

The MinIO 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.