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Cloud Storage Cost Comparison Calculator
Actual price per terabyte across all major cloud storage providers.
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Consumer cloud storage comparison
Google One 2TB ($9.99/mo) and iCloud 2TB ($9.99/mo) offer the same price — choosing between them depends on your ecosystem. Dropbox charges 20% more for the same storage but offers better desktop sync features.
For large data: object storage wins
If you're storing terabytes for backup or business, Wasabi ($7.99/TB flat) and Backblaze B2 ($6/TB) are dramatically cheaper than consumer services. No egress fees at Wasabi is a major advantage.
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Cloud storage costs have dropped 90% in the past decade. One terabyte cost $120 per year in 2014 versus about $20 per year today.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest cloud storage per TB?▾
Wasabi at $7.99/TB/month is among the cheapest for business use. For consumer plans, Google One 2TB at $9.99/mo ($5/TB) is excellent value.
Which cloud storage is the best value?▾
For most people: Google One ($20/year for 100GB) or iCloud+ ($12/year for 50GB). For families: Google One Family ($30/year shared). For power users: Microsoft 365 ($70/year includes 1TB plus full Office suite). For privacy: Proton Drive ($48/year with encrypted storage).
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