Filebase vs Filecoin

Filebase provides S3-compatible object storage and IPFS storage through web and API access. Its S3 API handles uploads, downloads, listings, multipart uploads, pre-signed URLs and CORS, and works with tools such as AWS CLI and SDKs, rclone, s3cmd, Cyberduck, WinSCP, Veeam, Commvault, Synology Cloud Sync and TrueNAS. IPFS features include pinning, IPNS names, dedicated gateways, static-site hosting and IPFS APIs. A CDN is included, with bucket access routed through one global S3 endpoint. Server-side AES-256 encryption is always enabled and TLS covers data in transit. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 5 GB shared storage, 500 pinned files, 10 GB IPFS egress, free object egress and one bucket. Pro costs $7.50 a month and includes 500 GB, unlimited pinned files, 250 GB IPFS egress and 100 buckets. Enterprise pricing is volume-based and unlisted.

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.