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Buckit

Free#22 of 150 in Object Storage Services

Buckit: A practical open-source choice for S3-compatible storage under your control. Ranked #22 of 150 in Object Storage Services by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for open-source storage with an approachable console.

7.2/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    7.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Open-source storage with an approachable console
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    None
  • S3 compatibility
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    22 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • S3-compatible API with AWS SDK access and compatible tools
    • Versioning, lifecycle rules, retention, legal holds, and replication
    • Self-healing storage with web, CLI, and cluster management

  • Where it doesn't

    • Requires user-controlled infrastructure and deployment responsibility
    • No paid hosted tiers for organizations seeking a managed plan
    • Advanced administration may require Linux cluster expertise

Our verdict on Buckit

Buckit is an open-source object storage platform for teams that need S3-compatible storage on infrastructure they control. It supports backups, logs, media, analytics data, AI datasets, and application artifacts, with deployments ranging from local single-node installations to multi-node Linux clusters. A web administration console, desktop-oriented Buckit Manager interface, and command-line tools give small, mid-market, and enterprise teams several ways to manage storage.

Its feature set covers core object storage operations and governance needs. The S3-compatible API works with AWS SDKs for Java, JavaScript, and Python, as well as S3-compatible tools. Multipart uploads and presigned URLs support application workflows, while versioning and lifecycle management help organize object histories and retention. Object locking, retention, legal holds, notifications, replication between remote sites, and self-healing storage with corruption repair extend the platform beyond basic bucket administration.

Buckit’s open-source pricing model includes a free plan, making it suited to teams that prefer deployment flexibility over a managed service. Identity integration includes OIDC, Active Directory, and LDAP, and management is available through both web and CLI interfaces. Choose Buckit if S3 compatibility, self-hosting, cross-region replication, and storage controls are priorities. Organizations that want a fully managed hosted product with paid service tiers should consider alternatives built around that model.

Buckit pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Buckit fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNone
S3 compatibilityYes
Max object sizeNot verified
Object versioningYes
Lifecycle rulesYes
Object immutabilityYes
Replication scopeCross-region
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Browser extension
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux
SupportEmail, Community, Docs
Built forSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations7 integrations: AWS SDK for Java, AWS SDK for JavaScript, AWS SDK for Python, S3-compatible tools, OIDC, Active Directory …
PricingFree plan
Websitebuckitio.com
Facts checked22 Sep 2026

Buckit integrations

Buckit lists 7 integrations on its own site.

  • AWS SDK for Java
  • AWS SDK for JavaScript
  • AWS SDK for Python
  • S3-compatible tools
  • OIDC
  • Active Directory
  • LDAP

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