Alternatives · File Storage
Wasabi alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Wasabi alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."
Wasabi compared with 10 alternatives: Backblaze B2, Storj, IDrive, Box, Dropbox and 5 more.
Wasabi is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7.99 per TB / month. 6 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| WasabiThis tool | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Backblaze B2 | Free plan · from $6.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Storj | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| IDrive | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Box | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Dropbox | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Cubbit | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Filebase | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Files.com | Free trial · from $199/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Synology C2 | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Zoolz | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
Wasabi starts at $7.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 10 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: IDrive and Box.
Dropbox scores higher without starting lower. Backblaze B2, Storj, Cubbit and Filebase start 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 Wasabi
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 Wasabi lacks.
Suits: Backups and archives that are read less than they are stored
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
IDrive
Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder
- IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- IDrive has a free plan, which Wasabi lacks.
- IDrive also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- IDrive also covers file sync and file sharing.
- IDrive does not cover file management, which Wasabi does.
Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account
Box
Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI
- Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
- Box has a free plan, which Wasabi lacks.
- Box also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Box also covers workflow automation, file sync and file sharing.
- Box does not cover file management, which Wasabi does.
Suits: Companies that need unlimited storage priced per user
Dropbox
Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools
- Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly.
- Dropbox has a free plan, which Wasabi lacks.
- Dropbox also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Dropbox also covers documents, file sync and file sharing.
- Dropbox does not cover file management, which Wasabi does.
Suits: Individuals who want 2 TB synced across Windows, Mac and Linux
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 Wasabi lacks.
- 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 Wasabi lacks.
Suits: Developers who want S3-compatible storage without egress fees
Files.com
Cloud SFTP, managed file transfer and automation platform
- Files.com starts at $199 per month, or $2,099 per year.
- Files.com also covers workflow automation and file sharing.
- Files.com does not cover file management, which Wasabi does.
Suits: IT teams replacing an on-premises SFTP or file server
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 also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- 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
Zoolz
Cloud backup for businesses, sold by storage tier
- Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Zoolz also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoolz also covers file sharing.
Suits: Businesses backing up large archives that are rarely opened
Limits worth knowing in Wasabi
- Deleted data is still billed for the minimum storage duration: 90 days on Pay as You Go, 30 days on reserved capacity.
- Pay as You Go has a monthly minimum tied to 1 TB of active storage per account.
- Reserved Capacity starts at 25 TB, is bought for 1, 3 or 5 years and auto-renews annually unless canceled with 30 days' notice.
- It is object storage for developers and IT teams, not a consumer sync app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Wasabi?
The alternatives to Wasabi in this directory are Backblaze B2, Storj, IDrive, Box, Dropbox, Cubbit, Filebase, Files.com, Synology C2 and Zoolz. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Wasabi.
Is there a free alternative to Wasabi?
Yes. Backblaze B2, IDrive, Box, Dropbox, Cubbit and Filebase have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Wasabi alternatives work on Windows?
The Wasabi listing does not include a Windows app. Storj, IDrive, Box, Dropbox, Synology C2 and Zoolz list one.
Which Wasabi alternatives work on macOS?
The Wasabi listing does not include a macOS app. Storj, IDrive, Box, Dropbox, Synology C2 and Zoolz list one.
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.