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Amazon S3 alternatives
Quick answerThe closest Amazon S3 alternative is Google Cloud Storage, for object storage on Google Cloud. Pick Microsoft Azure for object storage on Microsoft Azure, or AWS for general AWS cloud services.
At a glance
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | Votes | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud Storage | Object storage on Google Cloud | Paid | — | vs Amazon S3 → |
| Microsoft Azure | Object storage on Microsoft Azure | Paid | — | vs Amazon S3 → |
| AWS | General AWS cloud services | Paid | — | vs Amazon S3 → |
How to choose
- For object storage on Google Cloud: Google Cloud Storage (paid)
- For object storage on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft Azure (paid)
- For general AWS cloud services: AWS (paid)
- For Durable, scalable object storage: Amazon S3 itself
Closest alternatives
Google Cloud Storage provides similar object storage on GCP with comparable durability and multi-region options. Amazon S3 vs Google Cloud Storage →
Azure Blob Storage offers comparable durability and tiered storage within Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Amazon S3 vs Microsoft Azure →
AWS offers a broader suite of services beyond storage, but S3 is the specific object storage component. Amazon S3 vs AWS →
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FAQ
What is the best alternative to Amazon S3?+
The closest Amazon S3 alternatives are Google Cloud Storage (object storage on Google Cloud), Microsoft Azure (object storage on Microsoft Azure) and AWS (general AWS cloud services). Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Amazon S3.
What is the best free alternative to Amazon S3?+
None of the closest Amazon S3 alternatives are free, but Spawned, Metatype and Static Site Hosting by Kinsta are free Hosting tools on DevHunt.
Is there an open source alternative to Amazon S3?+
Among similar Hosting tools on DevHunt, Metatype, Domain Digger and BunkerWeb are open source.
What is Amazon S3 used for?+
Amazon S3 is a fully managed object storage service that lets you store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere with high durability and scalability. Common uses: data lake for petabyte-scale analytics, backup and archival of critical business data and serving static assets for web and mobile apps.
Is Amazon S3 free?+
Amazon S3 has a free tier and paid plans, with a free trial.










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