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Storj alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Storj alternative is Filen (3.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Storj compared with 8 alternatives: Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Filen, Internxt, pCloud and 3 more.
Storj is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per TB / month stored, plus $7 per TB egress, $5 monthly minimum. 6 of the 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| StorjThis tool | 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 |
| Filen | Free plan · from €11.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Internxt | Free plan · from $11.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Cubbit | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Filebase | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Synology C2 | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Storj starts at $7 a month and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 8 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Backblaze B2, Filen and pCloud.
Wasabi, Internxt, Filebase and Synology C2 score higher without starting lower. Cubbit starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Storj
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 Storj lacks.
- Backblaze B2 lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Storj has.
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 lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Storj has.
Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often
Filen
End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps
- Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB.
- Filen has a free plan, which Storj lacks.
- Filen also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Filen also covers notes, file sync and file sharing.
Suits: People who want every file end-to-end encrypted, on the free plan too
Internxt
Open source, zero-knowledge cloud storage with lifetime plans
- Internxt starts at $11.99 per month, billed annually (list price).
- Internxt has a free plan, which Storj lacks.
- Internxt also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Internxt is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Internxt can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want open source, zero-knowledge storage
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud has a free plan, which Storj lacks.
- pCloud also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- pCloud also covers file sync and file sharing.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
Cubbit
EU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built
- Cubbit starts at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB).
- Cubbit has a free plan, which Storj lacks.
- Cubbit lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Storj has.
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that need data kept in the EU
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 Storj lacks.
- Filebase lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Storj has.
Suits: Developers who want S3-compatible storage without egress fees
Synology C2
Synology's cloud storage and backup for NAS and S3 workloads
- Synology C2 starts at $7.99 per TB / month (C2 Object Storage).
- Synology C2 is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Synology C2 also covers file sync.
Suits: Synology NAS owners who want an off-site backup
Limits worth knowing in Storj
- A $5 monthly minimum fee applies after the trial; it is a floor, not a usage credit, and USDC payers are exempt.
- Standard bills a 30-day minimum retention and rounds objects under 50 KB up to 50 KB.
- Paid Object Mount licenses are $29 per license per month (500 GB of Storj storage included) or $39 for use with other S3 storage.
- Standard and Advanced are bought through sales contact on the pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Storj?
The alternatives to Storj in this directory are Backblaze B2, Wasabi, Filen, Internxt, pCloud, Cubbit, Filebase and Synology C2. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Storj.
Is there a free alternative to Storj?
Yes. Backblaze B2, Filen, Internxt, pCloud, Cubbit and Filebase have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Storj alternatives work on Android?
The Storj listing does not include an Android app. Filen, Internxt and pCloud list one.
Which Storj alternatives work on iOS?
The Storj listing does not include an iOS app. Filen, Internxt and pCloud list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Storj?
Filen and Internxt are described as open source on their own sites.
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.