MinIO
Best for self-hosting
Why teams pick it
Organizations seeking S3-compatible on-premises storage
Open-source alternatives to Google Cloud Storage
Compare community-driven replacements for Google Cloud Storage in object storage & filesystems workflows. We curate active, self-hostable options with transparent licensing so you can evaluate the right fit quickly.
Google Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage provides durable object storage with multiple classes, lifecycle rules, signed URLs, and strong consistency for archives and active data.Read more
Key stats
- 8Alternatives
- 3Support self-hosting
Run on infrastructure you control
- 8Active development
Recent commits in the last 6 months
- 4Permissive licenses
MIT, Apache, and similar licenses
Counts reflect projects currently indexed as alternatives to Google Cloud Storage.
Start with these picks
These projects match the most common migration paths for teams replacing Google Cloud Storage.
Storj
Privacy-first alternative
Why teams pick it
Developers building privacy‑focused SaaS applications
All open-source alternatives
Storj
Decentralized, S3-compatible storage that encrypts and distributes your data.
Active developmentPrivacy-firstIntegration-friendlyGo
Why teams choose it
- End‑to‑end encryption with client‑side key management
- Automatic sharding and distribution across a global network of nodes
- S3‑compatible API for drop‑in replacement of existing workflows
Watch for
Performance can vary depending on node availability and network latency
Migration highlight
Secure backup for SaaS data
Encrypted backups are stored across multiple nodes, ensuring durability and compliance without managing infrastructure.
Ceph
Scalable distributed storage system for modern infrastructure
Active developmentIntegration-friendlyAI-powered workflowsC++
Why teams choose it
- Unified storage: object, block, and file interfaces in one platform
- Self-healing architecture with automatic data rebalancing and recovery
- No single point of failure through distributed CRUSH placement algorithm
Watch for
Steep learning curve for operators new to distributed storage
Migration highlight
Kubernetes Persistent Storage
Dynamically provision RBD block volumes for stateful workloads with snapshot and clone capabilities
MinIO
High-performance S3-compatible object storage for AI and analytics
Self-host friendlyActive developmentIntegration-friendlyGo
Why teams choose it
- Full S3 API compatibility for drop-in replacement of Amazon S3
- Optimized for AI/ML and analytics with high-throughput architecture
- Multi-cloud and Kubernetes-native deployment support
Watch for
AGPLv3 license requires source disclosure for modified versions
Migration highlight
AI Model Training Pipeline
Store and serve petabytes of training data with low-latency access for distributed ML frameworks
RustFS
High-performance Rust-based distributed object storage with S3 compatibility
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployRust
Why teams choose it
- High performance thanks to Rust’s zero‑cost abstractions
- Distributed, fault‑tolerant architecture for scaling
- Full S3 API compatibility
Watch for
Still in rapid development, not production‑ready
Migration highlight
Prototype AI training data lake
Store and retrieve large datasets via S3 API with low latency, enabling rapid model iteration.
Apache OpenDAL
Unified data access layer for any storage service
Active developmentPermissive licenseIntegration-friendlyRust
Why teams choose it
- Unified API across 50+ storage services including S3, Azure Blob, GCS, HDFS, and local file systems
- Native bindings for 15+ programming languages with consistent interfaces
- Multiple access methods: CLI tools, POSIX filesystem mount, and API gateway
Watch for
Abstraction layer may introduce overhead compared to native SDKs
Migration highlight
Multi-Cloud Data Pipeline
Build ETL workflows that read from AWS S3, process data, and write to Azure Blob Storage using identical code patterns across environments.
Garage
S3-compatible geo-distributed object storage for small-scale self-hosting
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPrivacy-firstRust
Why teams choose it
- S3-compatible API for seamless integration with existing tools and applications
- Geo-distributed architecture with automatic cross-location data replication
- Lightweight Rust implementation optimized for resource-constrained environments
Watch for
Optimized for small-to-medium scale rather than massive enterprise deployments
Migration highlight
Multi-Site Personal Cloud
Replicate photos, documents, and backups across home, office, and remote locations with automatic failover when any site goes offline.
SeaweedFS
Scalable distributed file system with fast O(1) object access
Self-host friendlyActive developmentPermissive licenseGo
Why teams choose it
- O(1) single-disk reads with only 40 bytes metadata per file
- Flexible replication and erasure-coding for cost-effective durability
- Transparent tiered storage and cloud integration
Watch for
Operational complexity when configuring erasure coding and tiering
Migration highlight
Media asset management for streaming platform
Store billions of video files with instant O(1) retrieval, while automatically tiering older content to cheap cloud storage.
Supabase Storage Engine
Scalable, lightweight object storage with PostgreSQL metadata and multi-protocol support
Active developmentPermissive licenseFast to deployTypeScript
Why teams choose it
- Multi‑protocol API (HTTP/REST, TUS, S3, Iceberg) in a single service
- Metadata stored in PostgreSQL with native row‑level security
- Seamless integration with existing S3‑compatible storage backends
Watch for
Requires a PostgreSQL instance
Migration highlight
User avatar management
Store and retrieve user avatars with resumable uploads, enforcing per‑user access via PostgreSQL RLS.
Choosing a object storage & filesystems alternative
Teams replacing Google Cloud Storage in object storage & filesystems workflows typically weigh self-hosting needs, integration coverage, and licensing obligations.
- 3 projects let you self-host and keep customer data on infrastructure you control.
- 8 options are actively maintained with recent commits.
Tip: shortlist one hosted and one self-hosted option so stakeholders can compare trade-offs before migrating away from Google Cloud Storage.