Amazon S3

by Amazon Web Services · Seattle, United States · Since 2006

Object storage on AWS.

Starting price: Pay as you go
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.3; transparency & India fit

What is Amazon S3?

Amazon S3 is cloud storage & file sharing from Amazon Web Services, based in Seattle, United States and has been building software since 2006. Object storage on AWS.

Cloud storage services sync files across devices and share them with links and permissions; business tiers add admin controls, retention and e-discovery. Storage bundled with office suites covers most businesses.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

+20 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Amazon S3 features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Amazon S3 adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Sync across devices
Sharing links with permissions and expiry
Version history and recovery
Team folders and admin controls
Large-file transfer
Backup of devices and servers
Data residency options
Integrations with office suites

Amazon S3 pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Amazon S3 charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on aws.amazon.com.

Specifications

Category: Cloud storage & file sharing
Vendor: Amazon Web Services
Headquarters: Seattle, United States
Founded: 2006
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: Pay as you go
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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Amazon S3 — frequently asked questions

What is Amazon S3?+

Amazon S3 is cloud storage & file sharing by Amazon Web Services. Object storage on AWS.

How much does Amazon S3 cost?+

Amazon S3 does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Amazon S3 offer a free trial or free plan?+

Amazon S3 typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Amazon S3 made in India?+

No. Amazon S3 is developed by Amazon Web Services in Seattle, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Amazon S3 best suited for?+

Amazon S3 suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cloud storage & file sharing.

What are the best alternatives to Amazon S3?+

Popular alternatives in cloud storage & file sharing include DigiLocker, Zoho WorkDrive, JioCloud. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Amazon S3 deployed?+

Amazon S3 is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.