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Head-to-head · IPFS Hosting Services

Infura vs Lighthouse

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

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

Our verdict

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Infura and Lighthouse score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for ipfs hosting services; Infura sits at #2 and Lighthouse at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Infura is the better fit for blockchain developers needing adjacent IPFS options. Lighthouse is the better fit for users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups.

  • Infura fits best

    Blockchain developers needing adjacent IPFS options

  • Lighthouse fits best

    Users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups

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Side by side

Feature Infura 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Lighthouse 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in IPFS Hosting Services #7 in IPFS Hosting Services
Best for Blockchain developers needing adjacent IPFS options Users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $12/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Infura 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
  • Access to 40+ supported networks through managed APIs
  • JSON-RPC, WebSocket, archive data, and Gas API capabilities
  • Free Core plan; paid tiers add throughput and support options
  • 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
  • The feature set centers on blockchain APIs, not IPFS hosting or pinning
  • Developer starts at $50 per month; Team is $225 per month
  • Core daily-credit figures differ between the pricing page and FAQ
  • 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

Infura provides managed blockchain network APIs and JSON-RPC endpoints for developers building decentralized applications, crypto wallets, and exchanges. It offers WebSocket access, historical archive data querying, and a Gas API, so teams…

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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. InfuraIPFS Hosting Services 7.9Free plan
  2. LighthouseIPFS Hosting Services 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Infura — where it wins

    • Access to 40+ supported networks through managed APIs
    • JSON-RPC, WebSocket, archive data, and Gas API capabilities
    • Free Core plan; paid tiers add throughput and support options

    Where it doesn't

    • The feature set centers on blockchain APIs, not IPFS hosting or pinning
    • Developer starts at $50 per month; Team is $225 per month
    • Core daily-credit figures differ between the pricing page and FAQ

  • 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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