Storage that scales with you.
S3-compatible object storage from our Bangalore data center. Three storage classes — Performance NVMe, Standard SSD, and Nearline HDD — starting at just $0.005/GiB/mo. Free API requests, free ingress, and 250 GiB free egress included.
Pay only for what you use
Reliable storage for varied performance needs. Select each performance tier for pricing details.
Standard Object Storage
SATA SSD · $0.007/GiB/mo
TB Selected
Bandwidth
256 GiB free · then $0.016/GiB
TB Selected
excl. GST
$0.007 per additional GiB stored
$0.016 per additional GiB transferred
Save 86% vs AWS S3 Mumbai
Same usage on AWS: $133.5/mo
Included with every account
All Storage Classes at a Glance
| Storage Class | Media | Per GiB/mo | Per TiB/mo | Retrieval | Free Egress | Min Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Object Storage | SATA SSD | $0.007 | $7.27 | Free | 256 GiB/mo | None |
| Performance Object Storage | NVMe SSD | $0.015 | $15.565 | Free | 256 GiB/mo | None |
| Nearline Access | HDD | $0.005 | $5.018 | Free | 512 GiB/mo | 30 days |
| Infrequent AccessComing soon | HDD | $0.003 | $2.765 | Free | 256 GiB/mo | 30 days |
| Active ArchiveComing soon | HDD | $0.002 | $1.638 | Free | 256 GiB/mo | 90 days |
| Cold ArchiveComing soon | HDD | $0.001 | $0.922 | Free | 128 GiB/mo | 180 days |
Billing granularity: hourly (per GiB/hour). Monthly pricing based on 730 hours/month. 1 TiB = 1024 GiB. Minimum storage: 250 GB.
How HOSTUP compares — Standard tier
S3-compatible hot storage price per GiB/month. We include free API requests and generous free egress — most competitors don't.
| Provider | Per GiB/mo | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOSTUP Standard | $0.007 | Free API, 250 GiB free egress, Bangalore DC, local support | |
| OVH Mumbai | $0.007 | 8% cheaper storage — but EU support, free egress ends Jun 2026 | |
| Backblaze B2 | $0.006 | No India DC, US/EU only, 3x egress cap, high latency for Indian users | |
| Wasabi | $0.007 | No India DC, 1 TB minimum, 90-day lock-in, egress capped at storage | |
| Cloudflare R2 | $0.015 | — | No India DC, paid write ops ($4.50/M), no local support |
| Vultr Bangalore | $0.018 | — | 57% more expensive, $0.01 egress overage, no archive tiers |
| DigitalOcean BLR | $0.02 | — | 61% more expensive, $5/mo minimum, limited tiers |
| E2E Networks | $0.024 | — | 68% more expensive, high egress rates, no free tier |
| AWS S3 Mumbai | $0.025 | 69% more expensive, high egress, paid API requests |
Prices as of March 2026. All prices excl. taxes.
Built for developers. Trusted by businesses.
Every feature you need to store, protect, and deliver data at any scale — without the complexity.
S3 API Compatible
Drop-in replacement for Amazon S3. Use existing SDKs, CLIs, and tools — AWS SDK, rclone, s3cmd, Terraform — without any code changes.
AES-256 Encryption
Server-side encryption at rest. TLS 1.3 in transit. Your data is protected end-to-end, always.
Object Locking (WORM)
WORM-compliant immutable storage prevents ransomware and accidental deletion. Set retention locks per object or bucket.
11-Nines Durability
99.999999999% durability via triple-replication within our Bangalore facility. Your data, always intact.
India Edge Delivery
Low-latency access across India from our Bangalore data center. Pair with our CDN product for edge caching.
Version Control
Keep every version of every object. Restore any prior state instantly — perfect for backups and audit trails.
Lifecycle Management
Auto-expire or transition objects based on age rules. Keep storage lean and costs predictable — set it once, forget it.
Your tools already work here.
Fully S3 API-compatible. Swap endpoint and credentials — zero code changes, zero migration headaches. If it runs on AWS S3, it runs on HostupCloud Object Storage.
# Just swap the endpoint
aws s3 ls --endpoint-url https://s3.hostupcloud.com
# Works with any S3 bucket command
No code changes. No surprises.
Security & Access
AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, and per-access-key permissions with granular bucket-level control.
Data Management
Multipart uploads, versioning, and presigned URLs. Object locking and lifecycle rules coming soon.
SDKs & Tools
Works with AWS SDKs (Node, Python, Go, Java), AWS CLI, rclone, s3cmd, and Terraform.
Fast, secure, and built for India.
We don't cut corners on the fundamentals — every bucket gets the same performance and security stack, from day one.
< 5 ms
avg latency
High-Throughput Performance
Get files fast. Our Bangalore facility is connected via 80 Gbps uplinks — backed by the HostupCloud backbone — delivering consistently low latency across India.
- 80 Gbps uplink capacity
- Optimised for India-hosted apps
- Multipart upload for large objects
0
code changes
Migrate in Minutes
Already on AWS S3 or another provider? Swap the endpoint and credentials — that's it. Works with every S3-compatible SDK, CLI, and tool out of the box.
- AWS SDK & CLI compatible
- rclone, s3cmd, Terraform support
- Web UI for manual operations
AES-256
at-rest encryption
Enterprise-Grade Security
Every byte is encrypted at rest. Access is governed by per-key permissions with granular bucket-level control.
- AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
- Per-key access control with bucket permissions
- Object locking (WORM) — coming soon
Ready to store your first byte?
No setup fee · No minimum storage · Cancel anytime
One storage platform. Every use case.
From nightly backups to petabyte analytics — Object Storage adapts to what you're building.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Keep your critical data safe with immutable backups and instant point-in-time restores.
Long-Term Archiving
Compliance-ready archiving with lifecycle rules that move cold data automatically.
Analytics & Big Data
Store petabyte-scale datasets and plug them into your analytics stack via S3 APIs.
Application Storage
Store user-generated content, config files, and static assets behind a clean S3 API.
Digital Asset Management
Centralise images, videos, and documents with versioning and CDN-ready delivery.
Everything You Need to Know
Find answers to common questions about our S3-compatible Object Storage service, pricing, and features.