Head-to-head · Decentralized Storage Services
Storj vs Stratos
Storj leads on 0 checks, Stratos on 4, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStorj · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Stratos
- Most featuresStratos · 3 of 4
Storj scores higher on our rubric for decentralized storage services: 8.7 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Stratos offers free plan; Storj doesn't. Stratos offers ipfs support; Storj doesn't publish it. Stratos offers desktop apps; Storj doesn't publish it. Stratos offers mobile apps; Storj doesn't publish it.
Storj is the better fit for S3-compatible production object storage. Stratos is the better fit for users wanting broad-device decentralized storage access.
- Storj fits best
S3-compatible production object storage
- Stratos fits best
Users wanting broad-device decentralized storage access
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Side by side
| Feature | Storj 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Stratos 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Decentralized Storage Services | #8 in Decentralized Storage Services |
| Best for | S3-compatible production object storage | Users wanting broad-device decentralized storage access |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $7/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Features Storj 0/4 · Stratos 3/4 | ||
| Client-side encryption | Not published | Not published |
| IPFS support | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Desktop apps | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Mobile apps | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Free storage | Not published | Not published |
| Network type | Not published | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Storj provides distributed cloud object storage for organizations managing backups, media, AI data, and other large files. Its hosted service offers an S3-compatible REST API and gateway, while Gateway ST supports a self-hosted option.… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Storj — where it wins
- S3-compatible API and gateway support broadens tooling options.
- Erasure-coded global distribution supports large-file storage workloads.
- Versioning, Object Lock, and TTL expiration add retention controls.
Where it doesn't
- Standard storage is globally distributed rather than region-specific.
- Lifecycle configuration uses Storj-specific TTL controls.
- Advanced storage costs more than the Standard tier.
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
- Storj8.7/10 · From $7/mo · 30-day trial
A mature S3-compatible storage service for distributed production workloads.
Visit StorjFull verdict → - 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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