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What it is

Filecoin is a decentralized storage network where users pay independent providers to store data and retrieve it later. Proof of Replication verifies that a provider holds a distinct copy, while Proof of Spacetime verifies storage over time. Listed uses include Web3 apps, AI datasets, backups, archives, cultural records, and scientific datasets. The Filecoin Virtual Machine adds smart contracts for logic, automation, and applications built around storage. Filecoin Onchain Cloud lists verifiable storage and retrieval, programmable payments, and a Synapse TypeScript SDK. Integrations listed through other services include Snowflake and Apache Iceberg via Akave, and Nextcloud via CIDgravity. Plans vary: Filecoin Onchain Cloud is $2.50 a month, billed from $2.50 / TB / month with a two-copy minimum; Fil One is $4.99 a month, billed from $4.99 / TB / month. CIDgravity is $5 a month, billed from $5 / TB / month, with the first 2 GiB free. Lighthouse is $12 a month, billed from $12 / 500 GB / month, with the first 5 GB free. Fil One has a free trial. Lotus node installation supports Linux and macOS; Windows is not supported for that installation.

Spec sheet

What it does
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network where users can pay independent providers to store and retrieve data.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Integrations
Akave lists Snowflake and Apache Iceberg support, while CIDgravity lists Nextcloud integration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Security
Filecoin’s published security page describes secure development practices, training, theory audits, external security research, and third-party audits.Read 4 Oct 2026 · spec.filecoin.io
Support
The Filecoin community hub points users to documentation, guides, APIs, tools, and community channels including Slack and Discord.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Developer features
Filecoin Onchain Cloud offers verifiable storage, retrieval, programmable payments, and a Synapse TypeScript SDK.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Free access
The store page lists a free trial for Fil One and free initial storage allowances for CIDgravity and Lighthouse.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Platform limits
The Lotus node installation documentation supports Linux and macOS and says Windows is not supported.Read 4 Oct 2026 · lotus.filecoin.io
Programmability
The Filecoin Virtual Machine provides a smart-contract layer for logic, automation, and applications on Filecoin storage.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Use cases
Filecoin storage is used for Web3 apps, AI datasets, backups, archives, cultural records, and scientific datasets.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Verification
Proof of Replication verifies a unique copy of data and Proof of Spacetime verifies that it remains stored over time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Who it is for
The store page identifies enterprises, developers, data lake and analytics teams, AI/ML developers, NFT projects, and creators among its audiences.Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io

Plans and prices

Filecoin Onchain Cloud $2.50 a month From$2.50 / TB / month (minimum 2 copies) Minimum 2 copies Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Fil One $4.99 a month From$4.99 / TB / month S3-compatible object storage for large datasets Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
CIDgravity $5 a month From$5 / TB / month First 2 GiB free · Nextcloud storage backend Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Lighthouse $12 a month From$12 / 500 GB / month First 5 GB free · Pay once, store forever pricing mode Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Akave Cloud Priced on request Enterprise plans available Data lakes, analytics and enterprise backups Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Aurora Priced on request Custom pricing Enterprise-ready infrastructure for AI and HPC workloads Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io
Ramo Priced on request Custom pricing S3-compatible API · Developer SDK/CLI Read 4 Oct 2026 · filecoin.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Proofs verify unique copies and storage over time.
  • Supports varied datasets, archives, and Web3 apps.
  • Virtual Machine adds programmable smart-contract logic.
  • Onchain Cloud includes verifiable storage and payments.
  • Free trial and initial storage allowances are listed.

Limits

  • Lotus node installation does not support Windows.
  • Onchain Cloud requires a minimum of two copies.
  • Aurora, Akave Cloud, and Ramo have no listed prices.

Who it suits

The listed audiences include enterprises, developers, data lake and analytics teams, AI/ML developers, NFT projects, and creators. Its storage use cases also include backups, archives, cultural records, and scientific datasets.

Verdict

Filecoin combines provider-based storage with verification over time and programmable applications. Its offerings have different pricing terms, and Windows users cannot install a Lotus node.

Where Specifiction places it

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