Head-to-head · Cloud Storage Gateway Software
Triofox vs ObjectiveFS
Triofox leads on 1 check, ObjectiveFS 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 scoreTriofox · 8.2/10
- Lowest starting priceTriofox · $11/user/mo
- Free trialboth
Triofox scores higher on our rubric for cloud storage gateway software: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #12.
Triofox is cheaper to start at $11/mo against $99/mo.
Triofox is the better fit for SMB-focused teams wanting managed collaboration. ObjectiveFS is the better fit for technical teams needing POSIX cloud filesystems.
- Triofox fits best
SMB-focused teams wanting managed collaboration
- ObjectiveFS fits best
Technical teams needing POSIX cloud filesystems
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Side by side
| Feature | Triofox 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | ObjectiveFS 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #10 in Cloud Storage Gateway Software | #12 in Cloud Storage Gateway Software |
| Best for | SMB-focused teams wanting managed collaboration | Technical teams needing POSIX cloud filesystems |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $11/user/mo (best) | $99/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Linux, macOS |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Triofox 3/3 · ObjectiveFS 3/3 | ||
| Global namespace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Local caching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edge synchronization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Supported protocols | CIFS/SMB, HTTPS | FUSE, NFS, SMB |
| Cloud storage targets | Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Microsoft Azure Blob, OpenStack, Wasabi, Microsoft SharePoint, WebDAV, Rackspace CloudFiles, Internap XipCloud | Amazon S3, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, IBM Cloud Object Storage, Oracle Cloud, DigitalOcean Spaces, Scaleway, Wasabi, Ceph, MinIO, NetApp StorageGRID, Hitachi Content Platform, S3-compatible object stores |
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| Our verdict | Triofox connects existing file servers and cloud storage with web, desktop, and mobile access. It is designed for small offices, midsize companies, and enterprises that need a shared file environment across on-premises and cloud… Read the review → |
ObjectiveFS is a distributed, POSIX-compliant FUSE filesystem for Linux and macOS. It uses cloud or on-premise object storage as its backend while presenting shared file access to cloud instances, containers, laptops, office servers, web… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Triofox — where it wins
- Mapped drives, offline access, synchronization, and global file locking
- Active Directory and NTFS permission integration
- Web, desktop, mobile, and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the 30-day free trial is the available trial option
- Version control and ransomware protection begin with Business Edition
- Cloud backup, migration, and premium support require Enterprise Edition
ObjectiveFS — where it wins
- POSIX-compliant filesystem with concurrent access across mounted machines
- Supports caching, snapshots, encryption, and data-integrity checks
- Connects to major object stores, including Amazon S3 and Azure Blob Storage
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $99 per month
- Runs on Linux and macOS only
- Advanced capabilities are reserved for higher paid tiers
- Triofox8.2/10 · 30-day trial
A hybrid cloud gateway for managed file access, synchronization, and collaboration.
Visit TriofoxFull verdict → - ObjectiveFS7.9/10 · 14-day trial
ObjectiveFS brings shared POSIX file access, caching, snapshots, and encryption to object storage.
Visit ObjectiveFSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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