Cheapest Cloud Storage (2026)

Find the cheapest cloud storage options. Compare object, block, and file storage pricing across AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, Linode, Oracle, and Vultr.

GCPCloud Storage — Rapid Bucket Class D Operations

Starting from $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) on-demand in us-east-1.

Cloud Storage Pricing Ranked by Cost

#	Provider	Service	Cheapest Tier	Hourly	Monthly	Tiers
1	GCP	Cloud Storage	Rapid Bucket Class D Operations	$0.0000	$0.00	200
2	AWS	S3	API Request	$0.0000	$0.00	100
3	OCI	Object Storage	Archive	$0.0000	$0.00	3
4	Azure	Blob Storage	HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage	$0.0000	$0.01	200
5	Azure	Managed Disks	HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage	$0.0000	$0.01	200
6	Azure	Azure Files	HDD - HDD LRS Overflow Snapshot Usage	$0.0000	$0.01	30
7	DO	Spaces	Additional Storage	$0.0000	$0.02	2
8	GCP	Persistent Disk	Committed Use Discount Premium for N4A Custom Instance Ram	$0.0001	$0.05	200
9	Hetzner	Volumes	10 GB Volume	$0.0006	$0.47	6
10	DO	Volumes	10 GB Volume	$0.0014	$1.00	8
11	Vultr	Block Storage	NVMe SSD 10 GB	$0.0014	$1.02	9
12	AWS	EBS	t4g.nano	$0.0042	$3.07	1072
13	GCP	Filestore	Filestore Backup Early deletion	$0.0070	$5.11	133
14	Linode	Object Storage	Object Storage	$0.0075	$5.47	2
15	AWS	EFS	Storage	$0.0080	$5.84	100
16	Vultr	Object Storage	Standard	$0.0082	$5.99	4

Explore Pricing Details

GCPCloud Storage

200 pricing tiers · From $0.00/mo

AWSS3

100 pricing tiers · From $0.00/mo

OCIObject Storage

3 pricing tiers · From $0.00/mo

AzureBlob Storage

200 pricing tiers · From $0.01/mo

AzureManaged Disks

200 pricing tiers · From $0.01/mo

AzureAzure Files

30 pricing tiers · From $0.01/mo

DOSpaces

2 pricing tiers · From $0.02/mo

GCPPersistent Disk

200 pricing tiers · From $0.05/mo

HetznerVolumes

6 pricing tiers · From $0.47/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest cloud storage in 2026?

The cheapest cloud storage option is GCP Cloud Storage (Rapid Bucket Class D Operations) at $0.00/month. However, the best choice depends on your specific requirements and workload.

How can I reduce my cloud storage costs?

Use reserved instances or committed use discounts for predictable workloads (save 30-60%). Consider spot/preemptible pricing for fault-tolerant workloads. Right-size your resources based on actual usage, and use auto-scaling to match demand.

Should I choose the cheapest option?

Not necessarily. The cheapest option may not provide the features, performance, or SLAs your workload requires. Consider factors like regional availability, ecosystem integration, support quality, and total cost of ownership alongside per-unit pricing.