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Carbide Network combines personal file storage with a distributed network: it encrypts files on the user’s device, then spreads chunks across independent providers with a choice of one to 10 copies. Its personal offering includes photo and video auto-sync, an encrypted vault, expiring share links, and backups. Businesses get role-based workspaces, audit logs, retention policies, and geographic redundancy across 30+ regions; developers can use API-first, S3-compatible storage and a Swift SDK.

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    Sia

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Open-source storage with SDKs and self-hosting options — Sia adds an open-source storage network, Rust, Go, Python, and JavaScript SDKs, and S3-compatible integrations, rather than Carbide’s personal and business file features.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Peergos

    Paid AndroidLinuxMac+3

    Private sync with built-in productivity apps — Peergos adds hidden file metadata, bidirectional folder sync, built-in editors and media tools, and security-key support; Carbide offers up to 10x redundancy and business workspaces.

    5.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Aleph Cloud (formerly Aleph.im)

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Decentralized cloud compute and blockchain indexing — Aleph Cloud adds VPS, confidential and GPU instances, serverless functions, and blockchain indexing, while Carbide centers on storage and file sharing.

    9.2 From $0.00 Visit site
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    Walrus

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    AI agents needing persistent memory across apps — Walrus adds semantic memory and agent integrations, while its console has a closed, invite-only beta and time-bound storage unlike Carbide’s personal storage offering.

    6.9 Visit site
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    Datum Storage

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    S3-compatible backups with a virtual drive — Datum Storage adds a virtual hard disk and S3-compatible backup setup, while Carbide offers file auto-sync, expiring links, and selectable provider redundancy.

    7.4 From $3.99/mo Visit site
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    4EVERLAND

    Free plan Web

    Web3 hosting, gateways, and blockchain or AI APIs — 4EVERLAND adds web hosting, gateways, blockchain RPC, and access to over 100 AI models; Carbide focuses on encrypted storage and file sharing.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $0.08/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    BNB Greenfield

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Smart-contract-managed data ownership and permissions — BNB Greenfield ties data permissions and management to smart contracts and exchangeable assets, unlike Carbide’s file storage and provider redundancy model.

    5.8 Visit site
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    ArDrive

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.3 Visit site
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    Filecoin

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.3 From $2.50/mo Visit site
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    Filebase

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.0 Free plan · paid from $7.50/mo Visit site
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    Lighthouse

    Free plan APIWeb
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $12/mo Visit site
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    Pinata

    Free plan APIWeb
    6.8 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Stratos

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Storj

    Free trial APILinuxMac+2
    5.9 From $7/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    0G Storage

    Paid APILinuxMac+2
    5.8 From $11/mo Visit site
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    DeNet Storage

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
    5.8 From $24.20 Visit site
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    Arweave

    Paid AndroidAPIExtension+6
    5.7 Visit site
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    Crust Network

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb
    5.4 Visit site
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    Swarm

    Paid APILinuxMac+3
    5.4 Visit site
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    Tarlo

    Free trial Web
    5.4 Visit site
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    DIV Drive

    Paid Web
    5.3 Visit site
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    NFT.Storage

    Paid APIWeb
    5.3 From $4.99 Visit site
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    Irys

    Paid APIWeb
    5.1 Visit site
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    NodeX Cloud

    Paid
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site

A different service may suit you better if you need more than storage, broader desktop support, or a different approach to cost. Carbide’s personal storage starts at $0.002/GB, and lost private keys mean the data cannot be recovered by Carbide. The network’s performance depends on independent participants, and its apps are available for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. Compare encryption and storage models, platform availability, developer tools, integrations, and stated limits or fees before switching.

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