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Head-to-head · Object Storage Services

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) vs Yandex Object Storage

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) #3 in Object Storage Services 9.1/10 Free plan · paid from $0.00/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit site
Yandex Object Storage #5 in Object Storage Services 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Yandex Cloud

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) leads on 0 checks, Yandex Object Storage on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAlibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) scores higher on our rubric for object storage services: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

On replication scope, Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) gives you Cross-region where Yandex Object Storage offers Regional.

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) is the better fit for low-cost S3-compatible storage. Yandex Object Storage is the better fit for S3-compatible storage with generous ecosystem support.

  • Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) fits best

    Low-cost S3-compatible storage

  • Yandex Object Storage fits best

    S3-compatible storage with generous ecosystem support

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Side by side

Feature Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Yandex Object Storage 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #3 in Object Storage Services #5 in Object Storage Services
Best for Low-cost S3-compatible storage S3-compatible storage with generous ecosystem support
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $0.00099/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations 8 integrations 15 integrations
Features Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) 4/4 · Yandex Object Storage 4/4
S3 compatibility ✓ ✓
Object versioning ✓ ✓
Lifecycle rules ✓ ✓
Object immutability ✓ ✓
Specs
Max object size Not checked yet 5120 GB
Replication scope Cross-region Regional
Our review
Pros
  • Lowest listed starting price with a free plan
  • Storage classes from Standard to Deep Cold Archive
  • Versioning, lifecycle rules, WORM retention, and replication
  • Free storage, request, and outgoing traffic allowances
  • Versioning, lifecycle rules, Object Lock, and three-zone replication
  • Works with AWS tools, SDKs, file browsers, and S3 utilities
Cons
  • Pricing varies by region, storage class, billing method, and usage
  • Not offered as open-source software
  • Best ecosystem fit is centered on Alibaba Cloud integrations
  • Usage charges apply to storage, operations, and outgoing traffic
  • Regional pricing varies by region and contracting entity
  • Cloud deployment only
Our verdict

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) stores files and other data as objects in buckets. It is designed for websites, mobile applications, backups, archives, data lakes, analytics, and media workloads. OSS supports web, desktop,…

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Yandex Object Storage is a cloud object storage service for application files, backups, archives, static websites, data lakes, and machine-learning data. It stores content in buckets and supports an Amazon S3-compatible API, making it…

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  1. Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS)Object Storage Services 9.1Free plan · paid from $0.00/mo
  2. Yandex Object StorageObject Storage Services 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) — where it wins

    • Lowest listed starting price with a free plan
    • Storage classes from Standard to Deep Cold Archive
    • Versioning, lifecycle rules, WORM retention, and replication

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing varies by region, storage class, billing method, and usage
    • Not offered as open-source software
    • Best ecosystem fit is centered on Alibaba Cloud integrations

  • Yandex Object Storage — where it wins

    • Free storage, request, and outgoing traffic allowances
    • Versioning, lifecycle rules, Object Lock, and three-zone replication
    • Works with AWS tools, SDKs, file browsers, and S3 utilities

    Where it doesn't

    • Usage charges apply to storage, operations, and outgoing traffic
    • Regional pricing varies by region and contracting entity
    • Cloud deployment only
  • Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS)9.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.00/mo

    A low-cost object storage service with broad lifecycle, replication, and retention controls.

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  • Yandex Object Storage8.9/10 · Free plan

    A versatile S3-compatible service with free usage, storage tiers, governance controls, and broad tooling.

    Visit Yandex CloudFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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