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Head-to-head · Decentralized Storage Services

Peergos vs Stratos

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Peergos #2 in Decentralized Storage Services 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Peergos
Stratos #8 in Decentralized Storage Services 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Stratos

Peergos leads on 1 check, Stratos on 0, and 4 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 scorePeergos · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresPeergos · 4 of 4

Peergos scores higher on our rubric for decentralized storage services: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

On network type, Stratos gives you Hybrid where Peergos offers Distributed. Peergos offers client-side encryption; Stratos doesn't publish it.

Peergos is the better fit for privacy-focused users across many devices. Stratos is the better fit for users wanting broad-device decentralized storage access.

  • Peergos fits best

    Privacy-focused users across many devices

  • Stratos fits best

    Users wanting broad-device decentralized storage access

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Side by side

Feature Peergos 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Stratos 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.1
Ranking #2 in Decentralized Storage Services #8 in Decentralized Storage Services
Best for Privacy-focused users across many devices Users wanting broad-device decentralized storage access
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Peergos 4/4 · Stratos 3/4
Client-side encryption ✓ (best) Not published
IPFS support ✓ ✓
Desktop apps ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Free storage Not published Not published
Network type Distributed Hybrid
Our review
Pros
  • Client-side encryption keeps keys on the user's device.
  • Sync, native drive mounting, and broad platform coverage support multi-device work.
  • Self-hosting, open source, and WebDAV, CalDAV, CardDAV, and S3 support.
  • IPFS-compatible SPFS cluster and gateways
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted access
  • Configurable replication with proof-based traffic accounting
Cons
  • The free option is self-hosted rather than hosted storage.
  • Self-hosting requires your own hardware, disk, and bandwidth.
  • Native drive mounting is specified for Windows, Linux, and Android.
  • Free SPFS access has usage limitations
  • Paid subscription amounts are not stated
  • Blockchain settlement adds token-based operational complexity
Our verdict

Peergos is an open-source decentralized storage platform for individuals and organizations that want encrypted file storage with reduced server visibility into filenames, sizes, folder structures, and sharing relationships. It combines web…

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Stratos is a decentralized data infrastructure network for decentralized application developers, infrastructure providers, and organizations building Web3 services. Its storage layer supports file upload, download, listing, pinning,…

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  1. PeergosDecentralized Storage Services 9.1Free plan
  2. StratosDecentralized Storage Services 8.1Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Peergos — where it wins

    • Client-side encryption keeps keys on the user's device.
    • Sync, native drive mounting, and broad platform coverage support multi-device work.
    • Self-hosting, open source, and WebDAV, CalDAV, CardDAV, and S3 support.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free option is self-hosted rather than hosted storage.
    • Self-hosting requires your own hardware, disk, and bandwidth.
    • Native drive mounting is specified for Windows, Linux, and Android.

  • Stratos — where it wins

    • IPFS-compatible SPFS cluster and gateways
    • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted access
    • Configurable replication with proof-based traffic accounting

    Where it doesn't

    • Free SPFS access has usage limitations
    • Paid subscription amounts are not stated
    • Blockchain settlement adds token-based operational complexity
  • Peergos9.1/10 · Free plan

    A privacy-focused storage platform spanning hosted, self-hosted, and peer-to-peer use.

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  • Stratos8.1/10 · Free plan

    A broad-access decentralized storage network with IPFS compatibility and token-based settlement.

    Visit StratosFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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