Affordable S3-compatible cloud storage with 3x free egress, no API charges, and SOC 2 compliance. 93% cheaper than AWS for video production teams.
Performance
Ultra-fast cloud object storage with 13 global regions + On-Demand Direct Access for AI/ML workloads
Collaborative Workflow
Fully S3 compatible with LucidLink, ObjectMount, and Suite Studios
Safety
Eleven 9s data durability. Immutable storage with object lock
Transparent Pricing
3x free egress, no minimum storage charges, protects against ransomware
Why PostForward S3 Storage
Affordable S3 cloud storage engineered for video production teams. Seamlessly integrates with the platforms you already use.
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Network
Deployed across 13 data center regions worldwide. Your media served from the nearest node with eleven 9s durability. Drag the globe to explore.
Los Angeles, Oregon, Phoenix, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Virginia, Montreal, Ireland, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Singapore
Simple, Transparent Pricing
$5.00
Per TB
0 - 50TB
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3x Free Egress
Download up to 3x your stored data free every month.
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No API Request Fees
Use S3 tools and applications at no additional cost.
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Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing
One predictable price per terabyte stored.
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Fully S3-Compatible
Works seamlessly with industry-standard platforms.
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Scalable Storage Tiers
Flexible plans from terabytes to petabytes.
$4.75
Per TB
50 - 150TB
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3x Free Egress
Download up to 3x your stored data free every month.
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No API Request Fees
Use S3 tools and applications at no additional cost.
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Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing
One predictable price per terabyte stored.
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Fully S3-Compatible
Works seamlessly with industry-standard platforms.
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Scalable Storage Tiers
Flexible plans from terabytes to petabytes.
$4.50
Per TB
150 - 500TB
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3x Free Egress
Download up to 3x your stored data free every month.
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No API Request Fees
Use S3 tools and applications at no additional cost.
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Simple, Flat-Rate Pricing
One predictable price per terabyte stored.
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Fully S3-Compatible
Works seamlessly with industry-standard platforms.
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Scalable Storage Tiers
Flexible plans from terabytes to petabytes.
How We Compare
Cheap headline rates that explode once you start actually using your data. Here's what each provider really costs.
| Provider | Storage | Egress | API Fees | Min Retention | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PostForward E2
| $5.00/TB | 3x free then $0.01/GB | Free | None | Our Pick |
| Backblaze B2 | $6.95/TB | 3x free then $0.01/GB | Free | None | Great Value |
| Wasabi | $6.99/TB | Free | Free | 90 days 1 TB minimum | Watch Out |
| Storj | $15.00/TB Global tier | Free 1x storage incl. | Free | None $5/mo minimum | Decentralized |
| Cloudflare R2 | $15.00/TB | Free | $4.50/M Class A writes | None | Zero Egress |
| AWS S3 | $23.00/TB | $0.09/GB 100 GB/mo free | $5.00/M PUT/LIST ops | None | Expensive |
Full S3 compatibility — your existing tools just work. Our go-to recommendation for clients who want predictable storage costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the cheapest S3-compatible storage for video teams?
Cheapest at the raw per-TB rate is usually Backblaze B2 or Storj. But "cheapest" depends on access patterns — providers with no egress fees often win for video workflows because you actually pull data. AWS S3 is the most expensive at rest but has the deepest tooling ecosystem. PostForward's S3 cloud storage targets the predictable-billing sweet spot for video teams specifically.
Which cloud storage providers offer S3-compatible storage with predictable egress costs?
Several providers price egress to avoid surprise bills on heavy months — Cloudflare R2 and Backblaze B2 are the common picks for low or zero egress. PostForward's S3 cloud storage is built around the same principle specifically for video teams. This matters because video workflows pull data — "cheap at rest" providers can punish you when a client comes back asking for a project restore.
Is object storage suitable for active video editing or just archival?
Both, depending on how it's accessed. Raw object storage (direct S3 API) is for archival and asset management. To use it for active editing, you need a translation layer — LucidLink, Mountain Duck, rclone, or a MAM with proxy workflows — that exposes it as a filesystem to your NLE. Done right, you can edit native 4K off S3-backed storage with reasonable cache settings.
How does S3-compatible storage compare to LucidLink for editing workflows?
LucidLink runs on top of S3-compatible storage — it gives you filesystem-style access with editorial-tuned caching. So they're not competitors; LucidLink uses S3-compatible buckets as the backend. The question is whether to use raw S3 (for archive, MAM, scripted access) or LucidLink (for live editorial access). Most studios use both — same backend, different access patterns. That landscape is evolving fast: Object Mount already ships native S3 bit-streaming, SuiteStudios launches Q3 2026, LucidLink is in enterprise beta, and PostForward will offer a resold platform later this year.
What egress costs should I expect for video production cloud storage?
With AWS S3 Standard, expect $0.09/GB egress to internet after the first 100GB/month — meaningful fast at video data volumes (a 5 TB project pull is roughly $450). Cloudflare R2 charges $0/GB egress; Backblaze B2 is very low. PostForward's S3 cloud storage is designed around no egress surprises specifically because video teams pull data, and they pull it often.
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