LucidLink vs MooseFS
LucidLink
lucidlink.com
MooseFS
moosefs.comSide by side
| Figure | LucidLink | MooseFS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Distributed File System Software | 8.3 (#5) | 8.4 (#4) |
| Product | LucidLink streams files from cloud storage into a shared filespace for real-time collaboration without downloading or syncing entire files. | MooseFS is distributed storage software that spreads data across multiple servers while presenting it as one resource. |
| Security | LucidLink says files are encrypted end to end using AES-256 and that customers control the keys under its zero-knowledge model. | MooseFS 5 adds cluster-wide authentication that gates data access through the master and prevents storage-layer bypass of export permissions. |
| Support | The pricing page lists Slack community support for Starter, Standard support for Business, and Premium 24/7 support for Enterprise. | Commercial Pro includes 24/7 support from the developers, while Community support is community-driven discussion and documentation. |
Plans
LucidLink
- Starter$7 a month
- BusinessPrice not published
- EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
LucidLink
LucidLink streams files from cloud storage into a shared filespace, so collaborators can work with large files without downloading or syncing entire files. When an application opens a file, it streams only the data that application needs. The service mounts like a local drive and works with Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, Figma and Final Cut. LucidLink Connect can bring storage such as Google Drive, Dropbox, SharePoint and S3 into a unified filespace. Its iOS and Android apps support uploading, browsing, previewing and sharing. The company says files use end-to-end AES-256 encryption, with customers controlling keys under a zero-knowledge model. Security options include SAML 2.0 SSO, SCIM provisioning, folder permissions and real-time access enforcement; audit logs and snapshots support tracking and recovery. Starter costs $7.00 per billed member/month and is limited to 10 members and 1 TB. Business is listed at $3,227.00 per month, limited to 25 members and described as suitable for up to 10 TB. A 30-day trial is available.
MooseFS
MooseFS is distributed storage software that combines data held across multiple servers into one resource. It can be mounted as a POSIX filesystem, used as a block device, or accessed through the C API. Reads and writes run across multiple chunkservers, so adding servers can increase both storage capacity and bandwidth. MooseFS replicates data chunks and restores missing copies after disk or node loss. The Community edition is open source under GPLv2, with one active master and single-parity erasure coding. Personal provides the full Pro feature set for non-commercial use, free up to 20 TiB of used raw space; beyond that, the listed price is €9 as a one-time purchase for each TiB. Pro adds synchronized master failover and support for clusters spanning locations. MooseFS 5 adds cluster-wide authentication. Official packages are offered for Linux distributions, FreeBSD, Raspberry Pi OS, and macOS; macOS requires macFUSE and macOS 12 or later. The native Windows client is included with Pro.