Filecoin vs Peergos

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.

Peergos is a storage, sharing, and sync service that describes itself as post-quantum end-to-end encrypted. Files are encrypted on the user's device, and the maker says account keys never leave it. It says the server cannot see file names, sizes, folder structure, modification times, file types, contacts, or sharing relationships. Folder sync works in both directions, uploading changed chunks; users can configure it not to propagate deletions so sync can act as backup. Sharing links can expire, require a password, limit uses, or allow writing back. Built-in tools include calendar, document and spreadsheet editors, PDF viewing and editing, media playback, an image gallery, task board, Markdown browser, and wiki. Desktop apps support WebDAV and CalDAV/CardDAV, and Android syncs calendars and contacts with phone apps. Drive mounting is available on Windows, Linux, and Android, but not macOS. The maker says the software and server are open source and that audits by Radically Open Security and Cure53 are published in full. Self-hosting is free; paid plans list storage from 200 GB to 3000 GB.