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Head-to-head · Decentralized Storage Services

Pinata vs DeNet Storage

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Pinata #7 in Decentralized Storage Services 8.2/10 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Pinata
DeNet Storage #10 in Decentralized Storage Services 7.9/10 From $24.20 ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit DeNet Storage

Pinata leads on 2 checks, DeNet Storage on 3, and 0 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 scorePinata · 8.2/10
  • Free planonly Pinata
  • Most featuresDeNet Storage · 3 of 4

Pinata scores higher on our rubric for decentralized storage services: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #10.

Pinata offers free plan; DeNet Storage doesn't. On network type, Pinata gives you Distributed where DeNet Storage offers Blockchain. DeNet Storage offers client-side encryption; Pinata doesn't publish it. Pinata offers ipfs support; DeNet Storage doesn't publish it. DeNet Storage offers desktop apps; Pinata doesn't publish it.

Pinata is the better fit for IPFS teams needing gateways and collaboration. DeNet Storage is the better fit for users wanting encrypted cross-device backups.

  • Pinata fits best

    IPFS teams needing gateways and collaboration

  • DeNet Storage fits best

    Users wanting encrypted cross-device backups

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Side by side

Feature Pinata 8.2/10 Visit ↗ DeNet Storage 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.9
Ranking #7 in Decentralized Storage Services #10 in Decentralized Storage Services
Best for IPFS teams needing gateways and collaboration Users wanting encrypted cross-device backups
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $20/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Pinata 1/4 · DeNet Storage 3/4
Client-side encryption Not published ✓ (best)
IPFS support ✓ (best) Not published
Desktop apps Not published ✓ (best)
Mobile apps Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Free storage 1 GB Not published
Network type Distributed Blockchain
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes IPFS storage, gateway access, bandwidth, and requests
  • Paid plans add dedicated gateways, CDN delivery, and larger storage
  • APIs, webhooks, presigned URLs, and access controls support integrations
  • Client-side encryption, fragmentation, and replication before and across storage nodes
  • Automatic photo, video, and folder backups across mobile and desktop devices
  • Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support with synchronization
Cons
  • Free storage is limited to 1GB
  • Gateway and agent allocations vary by paid plan
  • Enterprise pricing is tailored rather than publicly specified
  • The entry plan is a $24.20 one-time payment for 100 GB / 1 year
  • There is no free plan or recurring subscription option
  • The service is proprietary rather than open source
Our verdict

Pinata is a managed IPFS storage and content delivery service for developers building NFT marketplaces, DeFi applications, indexers, and other applications that use decentralized content. It supports file uploads and pinning, IPFS gateway…

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DeNet Storage is a decentralized cloud-storage service for people who want encrypted backups, synchronization, and access across computers and mobile devices. It supports photos, videos, documents, backups, and other files, with…

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  1. PinataDecentralized Storage Services 8.2Free plan · paid from $20/mo
  2. DeNet StorageDecentralized Storage Services 7.9From $24.20

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pinata — where it wins

    • Free plan includes IPFS storage, gateway access, bandwidth, and requests
    • Paid plans add dedicated gateways, CDN delivery, and larger storage
    • APIs, webhooks, presigned URLs, and access controls support integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Free storage is limited to 1GB
    • Gateway and agent allocations vary by paid plan
    • Enterprise pricing is tailored rather than publicly specified

  • DeNet Storage — where it wins

    • Client-side encryption, fragmentation, and replication before and across storage nodes
    • Automatic photo, video, and folder backups across mobile and desktop devices
    • Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android support with synchronization

    Where it doesn't

    • The entry plan is a $24.20 one-time payment for 100 GB / 1 year
    • There is no free plan or recurring subscription option
    • The service is proprietary rather than open source
  • Pinata8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $20/mo

    A managed IPFS service with gateways, collaboration, and developer-focused delivery tools.

    Visit PinataFull verdict →
  • DeNet Storage7.9/10 · From $24.20

    Encrypted, cross-device backups with prepaid storage instead of recurring billing.

    Visit DeNet StorageFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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