Object Storage · true cost · Updated June 2026
The true cost of object storage
What you'll actually pay. Of the 8 object storage tools we track, 6 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- No public price: 6 of 8 are quote-only (contact sales).
- Usage overages: 1 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: DigitalOcean Spaces from $5/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: Vultr Object Storage.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Object Storage — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean Spaces | $5/mo | Yes | — |
| Vultr Object Storage | $6/mo | — | — |
| Akamai Cloud Object Storage | Quote-only | — | — |
| Amazon S3 | Quote-only | — | — |
| Backblaze B2 | Quote-only | — | — |
| Cloudflare R2 | Quote-only | — | — |
| Storj | Quote-only | — | — |
| Wasabi | Quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-06-15. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does object storage have hidden fees?
Across the 8 object storage tools we track: 6 publish no self-serve price (quote-only), 1 charge usage overages. As of 2026-06-15.
What is the cheapest object storage with published pricing?
DigitalOcean Spaces, from $5/mo (note: usage overages apply). Verified 2026-06-15.
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