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Jan 25, 2024

ByteCloud vs AWS S3: Same API, 40% Lower Cost

ByteCloud offers S3-compatible object storage at wholesale rates. Learn why companies are switching for massive savings.

SmashByte Team

The AWS S3 Problem

AWS S3 is the gold standard for object storage, but it comes with a premium price tag. For companies storing TBs of data, those costs add up fast.

AWS S3 Pricing (2024):

  • Standard storage: $0.023/GB/month
  • PUT requests: $0.005 per 1,000
  • GET requests: $0.0004 per 1,000
  • Data transfer out: $0.09/GB

ByteCloud Object Storage

ByteCloud offers S3-compatible object storage at 40% less than AWS:

  • Standard storage: $0.014/GB/month
  • PUT requests: $0.003 per 1,000
  • GET requests: Free
  • Data transfer: Included (no egress fees)

Same API. Lower cost. No vendor lock-in.

S3-Compatible Means Easy Migration

ByteCloud uses the S3 API, which means:

  • No code changes - Use AWS SDK as-is
  • Drop-in replacement - Change endpoint URL only
  • Same tools - S3 Browser, Cyberduck, etc. all work
  • Easy testing - Dual-write to both for confidence

Real-World Savings

Example: SaaS company storing backups

  • 50TB stored on AWS S3
  • 10TB transferred out monthly
  • Total AWS cost: $2,050/month

Same workload on ByteCloud:

  • 50TB stored: $700/month
  • 10TB transfer: Included
  • Total ByteCloud cost: $700/month

Annual savings: $16,200 (66% reduction)

Use Cases Perfect for ByteCloud

  • Backup and archival - Long-term storage
  • Media files - Videos, images, audio
  • Log storage - Application and system logs
  • ML datasets - Training data and models
  • Call recordings - Contact center storage

Security & Compliance

ByteCloud provides enterprise-grade security:

  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • HIPAA compliance available
  • SOC 2 Type II certified
  • Private networking options
  • Immutable storage for compliance

Migration Support

SmashByte provides white-glove migration support:

  1. Audit current S3 usage
  2. Calculate exact savings
  3. Set up ByteCloud account
  4. Migrate data (we handle it)
  5. Validate and cutover

Most migrations complete in 48 hours.

Getting Started

Ready to cut your S3 costs by 40%?

Talk to a SmashByte advisor:

  • No commitment required
  • Custom pricing quotes
  • Migration planning included
  • Ongoing support

Same functionality. 40% lower cost. Better support.

Ready to Optimize Your Infrastructure?

Talk to a SmashByte Advisor and discover your custom wholesale savings plan.

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