S3 Compatible Object Storage

Because it stores data as objects—each file is packaged with metadata and a unique identifier, unlike traditional file or block storage systems. This approach ensures excellent scalability, durability, and easy retrieval across distributed environments, making S3 a foundation for modern cloud storage.

Amazon S3 is the best-known example of object-based storage, setting the benchmark for the industry. Hostman’s S3-compatible Object Storage matches that standard with full API compatibility while adding transparent pricing, no egress or operation fees, and an intuitive Control Panel for easier management.

While both Object Storage and Blob Storage follow a similar principle of storing data as objects, there are key differences between them. In Azure, 'Blob Storage' refers to Microsoft's proprietary implementation, while 'S3' represents Amazon's API protocol, which has become the industry standard for interoperability.

S3-compatible systems—like Hostman’s Object Storage—allow developers to use the same tools, SDKs, and workflows across multiple platforms, ensuring portability and flexibility. This makes it easier to integrate cloud storage into any project without being locked into a single provider.

Object Storage is ideal for managing large, unstructured datasets such as backups, images, videos, logs, and AI training data. It provides scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency, making it perfect for startups, developers, and businesses that handle growing data volumes or global content distribution.

A bucket is a logical container that holds your objects (files) and organizes them for better access and management. Each bucket can have tailored access policies, permissions, versioning, and lifecycle rules to automate retention, archiving, and cost control.

Object Storage keeps files as complete, self-contained objects with metadata and unique identifiers, ideal for scalability and cloud-based workflows. Block Storage, on the other hand, splits data into fixed-size blocks and is better for databases and low-latency systems. If you need affordable scalability, redundancy, and ease of access, Object Storage is the right choice for your project.