Alternatives · File Storage
Tigris alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Tigris alternative is Wasabi (2.2 GPA). The best free one is MinIO (2.2 GPA).
Tigris compared with 5 alternatives: Backblaze B2, Wasabi, MinIO, Storj and Filebase.
Tigris has a free plan. 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
How each one differs from Tigris
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 Tigris.
Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often
MinIO
S3-compatible object storage software you run yourself
- MinIO is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Engineering and data teams that need S3-compatible storage on their own hardware
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 Tigris.
- Storj also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Developers who need S3-compatible storage with simple rates
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
Limits worth knowing in Tigris
- Standard storage is $0.02 per GB per month; Infrequent Access is $0.01 and Archive tiers $0.004.
- Requests are billed: $0.005 per 1,000 Class A and $0.0005 per 1,000 Class B, beyond the free allowance.
- Infrequent Access and Archive objects carry 30 to 90 day minimum storage charges and retrieval fees.
- Dropbox plans to acquire Tigris; the company says pricing and the product stay the same.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tigris?
The alternatives to Tigris in this directory are Backblaze B2, Wasabi, MinIO, Storj and Filebase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tigris.
Is there a free alternative to Tigris?
Yes. Backblaze B2, MinIO and Filebase have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tigris alternatives work on Windows?
The Tigris listing does not include a Windows app. Storj lists one.
Which Tigris alternatives work on macOS?
The Tigris 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.