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Head-to-head · IPFS Hosting Services

Filebase vs Lighthouse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Filebase #4 in IPFS Hosting Services 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Filebase
Lighthouse #7 in IPFS Hosting Services 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Lighthouse

Filebase leads on 1 check, Lighthouse on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceFilebase · $7.50/mo
  • Free planboth

Filebase and Lighthouse score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for ipfs hosting services; Filebase sits at #4 and Lighthouse at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Filebase is cheaper to start at $7.50/mo against $12/mo.

Filebase is the better fit for teams wanting IPFS pinning and S3 workflows. Lighthouse is the better fit for users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups.

  • Filebase fits best

    Teams wanting IPFS pinning and S3 workflows

  • Lighthouse fits best

    Users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups

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Side by side

Feature Filebase 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Lighthouse 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in IPFS Hosting Services #7 in IPFS Hosting Services
Best for Teams wanting IPFS pinning and S3 workflows Users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7.50/mo (best) $12/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Filebase 0/4 · Lighthouse 0/4
Managed gateway Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom gateway domains Not checked yet Not checked yet
S3-compatible API Not checked yet Not checked yet
Developer API Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gateway bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines S3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and CID management
  • Free plan includes 5 GB pooled storage and 500 pinned files
  • Works with AWS CLI and SDKs, storage clients, CDNs, and Kubernetes
  • Pairs IPFS hot storage with Filecoin storage backup.
  • Offers encrypted uploads, token-gated access, and IPNS handles.
  • Includes dedicated gateways, migration tools, SDKs, and a CLI.
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 5 GB pooled storage and one IPFS bucket
  • Client-side encryption is not built in
  • Enterprise pricing is volume-based rather than a fixed monthly price
  • Encryption and token gating are offered as add-ons.
  • IPNS and migration support are also add-ons.
  • The listed plan highlights do not distinguish Lite from Premium.
Our verdict

Filebase combines S3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and CID management, giving developers and teams a way to work with both storage models through one cloud service. It supports uploads through S3-compatible tools or APIs,…

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Lighthouse is a decentralized storage service for individuals, developers, and enterprises who want to store, retrieve, and share files across IPFS, Filecoin, and Walrus. Its web application, APIs, SDK, CLI, and gateways cover both file…

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  1. FilebaseIPFS Hosting Services 7.9Free plan
  2. LighthouseIPFS Hosting Services 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Filebase — where it wins

    • Combines S3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and CID management
    • Free plan includes 5 GB pooled storage and 500 pinned files
    • Works with AWS CLI and SDKs, storage clients, CDNs, and Kubernetes

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 5 GB pooled storage and one IPFS bucket
    • Client-side encryption is not built in
    • Enterprise pricing is volume-based rather than a fixed monthly price

  • Lighthouse — where it wins

    • Pairs IPFS hot storage with Filecoin storage backup.
    • Offers encrypted uploads, token-gated access, and IPNS handles.
    • Includes dedicated gateways, migration tools, SDKs, and a CLI.

    Where it doesn't

    • Encryption and token gating are offered as add-ons.
    • IPNS and migration support are also add-ons.
    • The listed plan highlights do not distinguish Lite from Premium.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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