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Best Decentralized Storage Services in 2026

Choosing decentralized storage means considering how a service organizes its network as well as how you reach and protect files. Compared on network type, IPFS support, and client-side encryption, these entries also include desktop apps and mobile apps. Sia, Carbide Network, and Peergos are among the services shown. Free-plan availability and free storage indicate what is listed at no cost, while paid-from pricing gives another comparison point. Weigh the network and access details against the storage and security features that matter to you, including whether the available apps suit the devices you use.

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    Aleph Cloud (formerly Aleph.im)

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Aleph Cloud combines compute, storage, website hosting, and blockchain indexing in one distributed platform. Check its credit billing model and the program-resource payment limit before choosing it.

    9.2 From $0.00 Visit site
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    Sia

    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Sia pairs consumer storage plans with developer tools and a peer-to-peer storage network.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Datum Storage

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Datum Storage combines a virtual drive with S3-compatible access and encryption in which the user holds the key.

    7.4 From $3.99/mo Visit site
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    ArDrive

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose ArDrive if you want permanent Arweave storage with one-time file payments, no account storage quota and options for private or public drives.

    7.3 Visit site
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    Filecoin

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Choose Filecoin if your work needs decentralized storage with verification, programmable applications, or one of its listed storage integrations.

    7.3 From $2.50/mo Visit site
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    4EVERLAND

    Free plan Web

    4EVERLAND brings hosting, storage, blockchain RPC, and AI model access into one developer platform.

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

    Free plan APIWeb

    Filebase combines S3-compatible object storage with IPFS features and a broad set of listed client integrations. The free tier is limited in storage and IPFS egress; Pro costs $7.50 per month.

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

    Free plan APIWeb

    Lighthouse pairs decentralized file storage with agent memory, offering web and API access and several documented storage choices.

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

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Walrus combines distributed storage with a memory service for AI agents, backed by Sui access controls. Note the time-limited storage and the Console beta's access and size limits.

    6.9 Visit site
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    Pinata

    Free plan APIWeb

    Pinata combines IPFS storage and retrieval with gateways, CDN delivery, and developer integration options.

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

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Stratos brings decentralized compute, storage, databases, and blockchain services into one network, with SPFS file operations and multiple access options.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Carbide Network

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Carbide Network offers personal, business, and developer storage options, with encrypted distribution and configurable copies.

    5.9 From $0.00 Visit site
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    Storj

    Free trial APILinuxMac+2

    Storj combines object storage with a mount option and lists encryption, versioning, lifecycle rules, and immutability capabilities.

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

    Paid APILinuxMac+2

    Choose 0G Storage if your application needs distributed storage for structured or unstructured data and you want developer interfaces across several platforms.

    5.8 From $11/mo Visit site
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    BNB Greenfield

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    BNB Greenfield combines decentralized storage with smart-contract-based data management and developer resources.

    5.8 Visit site
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    DeNet Storage

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+2

    Choose DeNet Storage if you want encrypted, decentralized storage with automatic backups across supported mobile and desktop devices and prepaid use.

    5.8 From $24.20 Visit site
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    Arweave

    Paid AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Choose Arweave if permanent, decentralized storage or hosting a decentralized web app fits your needs, with HTTP access and multiple client integrations for development.

    5.7 Visit site
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    Peergos

    Paid AndroidLinuxMac+3

    Peergos combines encrypted storage and sync with built-in apps, flexible sharing links, and self-hosting. Drive mounting does not extend to macOS, and the listed paid tiers start at £43 a month.

    5.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Crust Network

    Paid APISelf-hostedWeb

    Crust Network provides decentralized storage built around on-chain orders and IPFS access, with tools for developers and website publishing.

    5.4 Visit site
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    Swarm

    Paid APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Swarm if you are building decentralized applications or want peer-to-peer infrastructure for storing, transferring, and sharing data.

    5.4 Visit site
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    Tarlo

    Free trial Web

    Tarlo provides straightforward managed IPFS storage with public and private options. Its main tradeoff is that public uploads may be impossible to remove completely, while file-size limits apply.

    5.4 Visit site
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    DIV Drive

    Paid Web

    DIV Drive combines team file organization and collaboration with client-side encryption and access controls. Its listed Pro storage is 200 GB, while pricing is provided on quote.

    5.3 Visit site
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    NFT.Storage

    Paid APIWeb

    NFT.Storage focuses on long-term, verifiable preservation rather than routine file retrieval. The one-time, size-based fee is clear, but the developing gateway may limit frequent access.

    5.3 From $4.99 Visit site
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    Irys

    Paid APIWeb

    Irys combines onchain storage with data availability and an EVM-compatible execution environment. Its permissionless upload model and lack of prescreening are important considerations for users.

    5.1 Visit site
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    NodeX Cloud

    Paid

    NodeX Cloud emphasizes customer-controlled encryption, shard distribution, EU placement, and S3 compatibility.

    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site

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