OCI Object Storage Pricing (2026)
Object storage provides virtually unlimited, highly durable storage for unstructured data. Designed for 99.999999999% (11 nines) durability, it is ideal for backups, media, data lakes, and static website hosting. Object Storage offers Standard, Infrequent Access, and Archive tiers with 20 GB Always Free. 10 TB/mo free egress. Starting from $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) for Archive.
Key Features
- ✓Multiple storage classes for hot, warm, cold, and archive data
- ✓Lifecycle policies to automatically transition data between tiers
- ✓Built-in versioning and cross-region replication
- ✓Pay only for what you store, plus data transfer and API requests
- ✓Integration with CDN for fast content delivery
Common Use Cases
Data Lakes
Store petabytes of raw data for analytics, feeding into data warehouses and ML pipelines.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Use archive tiers for cost-effective long-term backup storage with cross-region replication.
Static Website Hosting
Host static websites and single-page applications directly from object storage with CDN integration.
Media Storage
Store and serve images, video, and audio files at scale with high availability.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) for Archive.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0.0000 | $0.03 |
| Infrequent Access | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
| Archive | $0.0000 | $0.00 |
Pricing by Instance Family
Object Storage
2 instance types available
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0.0000 | $0.03 |
| Infrequent Access | $0.0000 | $0.01 |
Archive Storage
1 instance type available
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Archive | $0.0000 | $0.00 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0.0000 | $0.03 | - | - |
| Infrequent Access | $0.0000 | $0.01 | - | - |
| Archive | $0.0000 | $0.00 | - | - |
How Object Storage Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Monthly Cost Examples
OCI Object Storage Free Tier
Free limit: 20 GB, 50K API requests/mo. This free tier never expires and renews monthly.
Free Tier Comparison
| Provider | Service | Free Offering | Duration | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCI | Object Storage | Standard + IA + Archive | Always | 20 GB, 50K API requests/mo |
| AWS | S3 | Standard Storage | 12 months | 5 GB |
| Azure | Blob Storage | LRS Hot Block | 12 months | 5 GB |
| GCP | Cloud Storage | Standard | Always | 5 GB in US regions |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCI Object Storage?
OCI Object Storage is a cloud service offered by OCI. It provides various configurations (3 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does OCI Object Storage cost per month?
Prices range from $0.00/month for Archive to $0.03/month for Standard on On-Demand pricing in us-ashburn-1.
Does OCI Object Storage have a free tier?
OCI offers various free tier options. Check the official OCI pricing page for the most current free tier details for Object Storage.
How many OCI Object Storage pricing tiers are available?
There are 3 pricing tiers available for OCI Object Storage. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does OCI Object Storage offer?
OCI Object Storage offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
How is cloud storage pricing calculated?
Cloud storage costs include three components: storage capacity (per GB/month), API requests (PUT, GET, LIST operations), and data transfer out (egress). Infrequent-access and archive tiers offer lower storage costs but charge higher retrieval fees, making them ideal for data accessed less than once a month.
Are there data transfer costs for cloud storage?
Yes. Ingress (uploading data) is typically free, but egress (downloading or transferring data out) is charged per GB. Costs vary by provider and destination — transfers within the same region are cheapest, while cross-region and internet-bound transfers cost more.