Best Decentralized Storage Services in 2026
Updated
In short: Sia is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Peergos and Carbide Network. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Aleph Cloud (formerly Aleph.im). The lowest first paid tier on this page is Carbide Network at $0.01/mo.
Choosing decentralized storage means weighing how a service stores files across its network and how you can reach them. Compare Network type and IPFS support with Client-side encryption, then check Desktop apps and Mobile apps against the devices you use. Free plan and Free storage show what is available at no cost; Paid from helps put paid options in context. Sia, Peergos, and Carbide Network are among the entries to compare. The listed criteria bring access, network design, protection, and cost into view, so you can focus on the trade-offs that matter for your storage needs.
25 decentralized storage services ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which decentralized storage service is ranked first on Specifiction?
Sia is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 7.9. Peergos is second and Carbide Network third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Carbide Network has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.01/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.