0G Storage vs Storj

0G Storage is a distributed storage layer for onchain applications, including AI agents, DePIN, and gaming. It provides an append-only Log Layer for unstructured data and a mutable Key-Value Layer for structured data. The product page describes 50 Gbps throughput for the Log Layer, millisecond-level access to structured and unstructured data, and sub-second access for the KV Layer. Cryptographic proofs, erasure coding, sharding, and Proof of Random Access challenges support integrity and availability. Uploads are committed on-chain as Merkle roots, while mutable states preserve immutable history. Listed workloads include datasets, media, AI model weights, sensor logs, vector embeddings, user state, and metadata. Developers can use TypeScript or Go SDKs, a CLI, or a web upload tool. It integrates with blockchains, rollups, VMs, hybrid stacks, and Web2 applications. Pricing starts at $11/mo, with API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, and web access.

Storj provides distributed cloud Object Storage and Object Mount for accessing cloud files as if they were local. Object Storage is described as a drop-in AWS S3 replacement, while Object Mount works with S3-compatible storage and provides POSIX access without modifying files or requiring a gateway. Existing buckets can be mounted without migration. Storj encrypts data and metadata end-to-end, at rest, and in transit by default. Objects are split across tens of thousands of storage nodes, with tiers designed for 11 nines of durability. S3-compatible object lock and versioning support immutability and protection from accidental deletion. Listed integrations include Amove, Veeam, TrueNAS, Splunk, LucidLink, FileZilla, and Cyberduck. Customers use it for backup and recovery, media workflows, AI, and scientific work. Standard pricing is $7 a month per TB for storage, with 7.00 USD per TB egress and a 5.00 USD minimum monthly fee. A 30-day free trial is available; there is no free plan.