Google Cloud Storage pricing
9 plans read from cloud.google.com
Archive storageFree per GiB per monthData retained at least 365 days · retrieval fees apply Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud Storage Archive storageFree Usage-based; rates vary by storage class and bucket location.Best for data that can be stored for 365 days; retrieval fees may apply Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud Storage Coldline storageFree Usage-based; rates vary by storage class and bucket location.Best for data that can be stored for 90 days; retrieval fees may apply Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Coldline storageFree per GiB per monthData retained at least 90 days · retrieval fees apply Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloud.google.com
Free tierFree 5 GiB standard storage · 5,000 Class A operations · 50,000 Class B operations · unlimited free operations · no Standard retrieval fee · 100 GiB North America transfer Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud Storage Nearline storage$0.01 a month Usage-based; rates vary by storage class and bucket location.Best for data that can be stored for 30 days; retrieval fees may apply Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Nearline storage$0.01 a month per GiB per monthData retained at least 30 days · retrieval fees apply Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud Storage Standard storage$0.02 a month Usage-based; rates vary by storage class and bucket location.Starting price shown; data processing and network usage can incur additional charges Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Standard storage$0.02 a month per GiB per monthFrequently accessed data Read 15 Oct 2026 · cloud.google.com
In short
- Google Cloud Storage has a free plan (Archive storage).
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 4, from $0.01 a month.
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | $5/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Microsoft OneDrive | $1.99/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Google Drive | $1.99/mo | Yes | No |
| MEGA | $1.63/mo | Yes | No |
| pCloud | — | Yes | Yes |
| Yandex Disk | $1.90/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Seafile | — | Yes | Yes |
| IDrive | $0.25/mo | Yes | Yes |