Storage

Object storage for files, uploads, and media.

Object storage is for files, uploads, and media that don't belong in your database, like user avatars, documents, or generated exports. Providers differ mainly on pricing model, CDN integration, and how simple the upload flow is from your app. Check egress costs specifically, since storage is often priced cheap but bandwidth out isn't.

AWS S3

The default answer for object storage. Not the cheapest option anymore, but every library, tutorial, and IAM pattern assumes it.

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Backblaze B2

The cheapest S3-compatible storage around, especially paired with Cloudflare's free egress via the Bandwidth Alliance. Solid for backups or media-heavy apps on a budget.

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Cloudflare R2

S3-compatible storage with zero egress fees, which matters a lot once you're serving user uploads or media at any real volume.

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Tigris

Globally distributed S3-compatible storage baked into Fly.io. Worth a look if you're already deploying there and want storage that's close to users everywhere.

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UploadThing

Built specifically for Next.js/TypeScript apps that just need file upload UI and storage wired together fast, without hand-rolling presigned URLs.

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Vercel Blob

The easiest option if you're already on Vercel. Skip the bucket/IAM setup and just call an SDK function from your app code.

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