Filebase vs Lighthouse
Filebase
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| Figure | Filebase | Lighthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.50/mo | $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Decentralized Storage Services | 8.0 (#8) | 7.8 (#12) |
| Encryption | Server-side encryption is always on and uses AES-256; TLS is included for data in transit. | The storage page describes an encryption SDK with threshold encryption and token gating, while the memory documentation says batched blobs and index snapshots are unencrypted and Memwal uses SEAL-encrypted blobs. |
| Product | Filebase provides S3-compatible object storage and IPFS storage for storing and delivering files. | Lighthouse describes its Memory product as long-term memory for AI agents that saves project context, preferences, and decisions for retrieval in later sessions. |
| Support | The pricing page lists email and priority support on Pro, and dedicated support, Slack Connect, and an uptime SLA on Enterprise. | The Premium plan includes priority support, and the site lists contact and book-a-call options. |
Plans
In their own words
Filebase
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.
Lighthouse
Lighthouse combines decentralized file storage with a long-term memory service for AI agents. Lighthouse Memory saves project context, preferences, and decisions for retrieval in later sessions, with remember, recall, and forget operations. Its batched engine supports local hybrid retrieval using embeddings alongside keyword or tag matching. Memories are documented as verifiable, content-addressed blobs, and the hosted backend exposes tools through the Model Context Protocol for Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and other compatible agents. For files, Lighthouse uses IPFS and lists Filecoin and Walrus as storage networks; its web app supports storing, retrieving, and sharing files. Developers can use an SDK and CLI, while documented memory storage options include Lighthouse Walrus, Lighthouse IPFS/Filecoin, AWS S3, R2, MinIO, and a local folder. Plans include a free tier with 5 GB and 10,000 AI memories, Lite at $12 a month for 500 GB and 25,000 memories, and Premium at $49 a month for 2.5 TB and 100,000 memories. Encryption and other features are add-ons. Lighthouse cautions that forgetting a memory may not erase its stored blob, and content identifiers do not establish whether content is true.