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Sia

Freemium#1 of 25 in Decentralized Storage Services

Sia: A broad, encrypted storage platform with a free tier and flexible access options. Ranked #1 of 25 in Decentralized Storage Services by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for individuals and teams wanting broad device coverage.

9.4/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    9.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Individuals and teams wanting broad device coverage
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Network type
    Hybrid
  • Founded
    2013
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
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  • 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

Our verdict on Sia

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 Sia Storage app focuses on personal cloud storage, while SDKs, an S3-compatible gateway, and self-hosted software extend the platform for technical and operational use cases. Its deployment options cover cloud, self-hosted, desktop, and mobile environments.

The subscription plans provide a clear entry point. Free includes 50 GB of storage, 3 apps, and 500 Mbps speed. Plus increases storage to 500 GB while retaining 3 apps and 500 Mbps speed. Pro provides 5 TB, 5 apps, and 1 Gbps speed. Unlimited provides 10 TB, 100 apps, and 5 Gbps speed. Beyond these plans, the open storage network uses provider-set Siacoin pricing rather than a fixed vendor subscription. That gives the network a different buying model from the Sia Storage app.

Sia stands out for its combination of client-side encryption before upload, redundant distribution, storage contracts, synchronization, versioning, and automatic photo backup. Its ecosystem includes S3-compatible clients, rclone, Cyberduck, Nextcloud, Duplicati, IPFS gateways, and SDKs for Rust, Go, Python, and JavaScript. Broad Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android coverage suits users with varied device fleets. Choose Sia if encryption, decentralized distribution, and broad platform access matter. Consider another option if you want a single conventional subscription model or minimal setup choices.

Sia pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.
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Sia fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Free storage50 GB
Network typeHybrid
Client-side encryptionYes
IPFS supportYes
Desktop appsYes
Mobile appsYes
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
PlatformsWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
SupportEmail, Community, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations6 integrations: S3-compatible clients, rclone, Cyberduck, Nextcloud, Duplicati, IPFS gateways See all →
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitesia.tech
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

Sia integrations

Sia lists 6 integrations on its own site.

  • S3-compatible clients
  • rclone
  • Cyberduck
  • Nextcloud
  • Duplicati
  • IPFS gateways

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