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Datum Storage vs Filebase
Both stand on decentralized storage services. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
Datum Storage combines a virtual drive with S3-compatible access and encryption in which the user holds the key. The free terabyte is limited to the first year, and the listed additional-storage purchase and mobile workflow are not yet available.
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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.
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| Datum Storage | Filebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $7.50 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | storage.datum.org | filebase.com |
| On decentralized storage services | #3 of 25 | #7 of 25 |
Datum Storage: what it does well
- Data is described as end-to-end encrypted.
- Works with the Amazon S3 API format and custom endpoints.
- Arq Backup for Mac and Windows is listed as tested.
- Free plan provides 1 TB for the first year.
What to know first
- Creating a Datum Identity requires email and phone verification.
- Additional storage is described as coming soon.
- The mobile workflow is described as coming soon.
- Duplicati, Duplicity and Duplicacy are listed as untested.
Filebase: what it does well
- S3 API supports multipart uploads and pre-signed URLs
- IPFS features include pinning and static-site hosting
- CDN included with a global S3 endpoint
- Server-side AES-256 encryption and TLS
What to know first
- Free plan includes 5 GB shared storage
- Free plan includes 10 GB IPFS egress
- No separate KMS integration or customer-provided server-side keys
- Compliance certification questions require contacting the company
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