Compare storage, egress, and retrieval pricing across major cloud providers in one clean table. Built for backups, media archives, file hosting, and cost-sensitive workloads.
A modernized version of the classic comparison table — with filtering, sorting, and clearer labels. Use it as a starting point and verify official pricing before purchase.
| Provider | Storage Class / Offer | Storage ($/GB/mo) | Outbound / Egress ($/GB) | Retrieval ($/GB) | Free tier / Note | Link |
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S3-style object storage is a scalable cloud storage model for files (objects) stored in buckets. It is commonly used for backups, media delivery, logs, archives, and app assets. Many providers offer S3-compatible APIs, so you can often switch vendors without changing your application too much.
Quick answers users usually need before choosing cloud object storage.
Archive/cold tiers are typically the cheapest per GB, but they often include retrieval delays and/or retrieval fees. The “cheapest” provider depends on access pattern, not storage price alone.
If your app downloads data frequently, outbound and retrieval charges can exceed the storage bill. In that case, a provider with higher storage price but lower egress fees may be cheaper overall.
Usually yes for simple object operations, but differences may exist in IAM, ACLs, multipart upload behavior, lifecycle policies, and CDN integrations. Test your workload before switching.