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Head-to-head · Decentralized Storage Services

Sia vs 4EVERLAND

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sia #1 in Decentralized Storage Services 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Sia
4EVERLAND #5 in Decentralized Storage Services 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from $0.08/mo · 7-day trial Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit 4EVERLAND

Sia leads on 4 checks, 4EVERLAND on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSia · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSia · 4 of 4

Sia scores higher on our rubric for decentralized storage services: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Sia leads on free storage: 50 GB versus 6 GB. On network type, Sia gives you Hybrid where 4EVERLAND offers Distributed. Sia offers client-side encryption; 4EVERLAND doesn't publish it. Sia offers desktop apps; 4EVERLAND doesn't publish it. Sia offers mobile apps; 4EVERLAND doesn't publish it.

Sia is the better fit for individuals and teams wanting broad device coverage. 4EVERLAND is the better fit for teams deploying IPFS sites and storage workflows.

  • Sia fits best

    Individuals and teams wanting broad device coverage

  • 4EVERLAND fits best

    Teams deploying IPFS sites and storage workflows

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Side by side

Feature Sia 9.4/10 Visit ↗ 4EVERLAND 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.5
Ranking #1 in Decentralized Storage Services #5 in Decentralized Storage Services
Best for Individuals and teams wanting broad device coverage Teams deploying IPFS sites and storage workflows
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $0.08/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sia 4/4 · 4EVERLAND 1/4
Client-side encryption ✓ (best) Not published
IPFS support ✓ ✓
Desktop apps ✓ (best) Not published
Mobile apps ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Free storage 50 GB (best) 6 GB
Network type Hybrid Distributed
Our review
Pros
  • 50 GB free plan with client-side encryption
  • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and API access
  • S3, rclone, Cyberduck, Nextcloud, and IPFS support
  • Free Standard plan includes 6 GB IPFS storage monthly
  • S3-compatible APIs plus GitHub continuous deployments
  • IPFS gateways support custom domains and SSL certificates
Cons
  • Paid tiers limit the number of connected apps
  • Open-network pricing uses provider-set Siacoin rates
  • Multiple access tools can make setup more involved
  • Platform access is limited to web and API
  • Arweave storage pricing varies with network conditions
  • Usage-based billing spans several separate resource categories
Our verdict

Sia is a decentralized storage service for individuals, teams, developers, storage renters, and storage providers. It distributes encrypted, erasure-coded data across independent hosts and uses blockchain-enforced storage contracts. The…

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4EVERLAND is a Web3 infrastructure platform for developers, projects, and businesses managing decentralized storage and hosting workflows. It supports uploading, pinning, and fetching files on IPFS, along with Arweave storage and…

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  1. SiaDecentralized Storage Services 9.4Free plan
  2. 4EVERLANDDecentralized Storage Services 8.5Free plan · paid from $0.08/mo · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sia — where it wins

    • 50 GB free plan with client-side encryption
    • Apps for web, desktop, mobile, and API access
    • S3, rclone, Cyberduck, Nextcloud, and IPFS support

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid tiers limit the number of connected apps
    • Open-network pricing uses provider-set Siacoin rates
    • Multiple access tools can make setup more involved

  • 4EVERLAND — where it wins

    • Free Standard plan includes 6 GB IPFS storage monthly
    • S3-compatible APIs plus GitHub continuous deployments
    • IPFS gateways support custom domains and SSL certificates

    Where it doesn't

    • Platform access is limited to web and API
    • Arweave storage pricing varies with network conditions
    • Usage-based billing spans several separate resource categories
  • Sia9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad, encrypted storage platform with a free tier and flexible access options.

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  • 4EVERLAND8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.08/mo · 7-day trial

    A broad IPFS and Web3 infrastructure platform with free resources and usage-based pricing.

    Visit 4EVERLANDFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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