Cubbit DS3
Cubbit DS3: A flexible object storage platform combining managed cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Ranked #14 of 150 in Object Storage Services by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for geo-distributed managed or self-hosted storage.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forGeo-distributed managed or self-hosted storage
- Free planYes
- S3 compatibilityYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- S3 compatibility with AWS CLI, SDKs, rclone, and backup tools
- Versioning, Object Lock, lifecycle rules, encryption, and geo-replication
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment across multiple locations
Where it doesn't
- DS3 Cloud and larger Composer volumes require quote-based pricing
- Lifecycle API support is narrower than the dedicated lifecycle documentation
- Self-hosted deployments require infrastructure and administration
Our verdict on Cubbit DS3
Cubbit DS3 is a geo-distributed object storage platform for organizations that need managed cloud storage, self-hosted infrastructure, or a combination of both. DS3 Cloud provides S3-compatible managed storage with multi-region storage included, while DS3 Composer supports managed or self-hosted deployments on public-cloud, bare-metal, or customer-owned infrastructure. Its positioning fits backup, disaster recovery, AI data lakes, and large-scale enterprise storage workloads across small, mid-market, and enterprise environments.
Pricing is structured around both access and deployment choice. DS3 Composer has a free tier, and its personal-use plan is published at €4.99 per TB per month for 3–10 TB. DS3 Cloud offers a 30-day trial with a 1 TB test environment and no credit card required; its paid pricing is quote-based. Larger DS3 Composer business volumes also use custom configurations and discounted pricing for PB-scale deployments. DS3 Cloud includes no egress, deletion, bucket replication, or API fees, which makes its cost model particularly relevant for backup and data movement workloads.
The platform’s strongest fit is for teams that need S3 compatibility without limiting deployment to one cloud model. Multipart uploads, versioning, Object Lock with legal hold and retention modes, AES-256 encryption, Reed-Solomon redundancy, lifecycle expiration rules, and cross-region replication cover core durability and governance needs. AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, rclone, Veeam, Commvault, Synology tools, Cyberduck, and CloudBerry Backup support broader ecosystem compatibility. Choose DS3 when geographic distribution and deployment control matter; a narrower cloud-only service may suit teams that prefer simpler administration and fully standardized pricing.
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Cubbit DS3 fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| S3 compatibility | Yes |
| Max object size | 5120 GB |
| Object versioning | Yes |
| Lifecycle rules | Yes |
| Object immutability | Yes |
| Replication scope | Cross-region |
| Free trial | 30 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, ISO 27001 |
| Support | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: AWS CLI, AWS SDKs, rclone, Veeam, Cyberduck, Synology Cloud Sync … |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | cubbit.io |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Cubbit DS3 integrations
Cubbit DS3 lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- AWS CLI
- AWS SDKs
- rclone
- Veeam
- Cyberduck
- Synology Cloud Sync
- Synology Hyper Backup
- QNAP Hybrid Backup Sync
- CloudBerry Backup
- Commvault
Alternatives to Cubbit DS3
- Google Cloud StorageA broad object storage service for teams that need cloud integrations and control.9.4
- Amazon S3Deep AWS-native object storage with powerful controls, replication, and usage-based pricing.9.3
- Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS)A low-cost object storage service with broad lifecycle, replication, and retention controls.9.1
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