Side by side
Storj vs Walrus
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.
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Storj combines object storage with a mount option and lists encryption, versioning, lifecycle rules, and immutability capabilities. Review the plan pricing structure, minimum billed size, retention charge, and replication-scope listing before choosing a tier.
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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.
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| Storj | Walrus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Object Mount Teams: $29 per license a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | storj.io | walrus.xyz |
| On decentralized storage services | #13 of 25 | #9 of 25 |
Storj: what it does well
- Supports S3-compatible storage and object locking.
- Object Mount can mount existing buckets without migration.
- Encryption covers data and metadata by default.
- Lifecycle rules and versioning are available.
- A 30-day trial includes storage and two licenses.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Standard objects have a 50 KB minimum billed size.
- Early deletion can incur the remaining retention charge.
- The replication-scope listing is none.
Walrus: what it does well
- Memory supports semantic recall and automatic fact extraction.
- TypeScript and Python SDKs are available.
- Access rules allow scoped delegation.
- Memory is encrypted before storage.
What to know first
- Storage expires when its paid duration ends.
- Console beta is closed and invite-only.
- Console uploads are capped at 100 MiB.
- Small files carry fixed metadata overhead.