Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage offers scalable, secure object storage for any amount of data with global accessibility. · Google Cloud · Storage
Overview
Google Cloud Storage provides secure, highly available object storage with an always-free tier for small-scale use in select US regions. It is suitable for hosting static websites, storing backups, and serving media files, but users should monitor usage to avoid overages as there is no hard cap on the free tier.
Good fit
Use when you need reliable, scalable object storage for static files, backups, or serving assets with global access.
- static assets
- backups
- media hosting
- data lakes
Not a fit
Avoid if you require storage outside US regions for the free tier, or need strict hard caps to prevent overages.
- need free tier outside US
- require hard usage caps
- prefer local storage
Quickstart · 5 steps
- Sign up for a Google Cloud account and enable billing.
- Navigate to Cloud Storage in the Google Cloud Console.
- Create a new storage bucket in a supported US region.
- Upload files or configure bucket permissions as needed.
- Monitor usage to stay within free tier limits.
Other free storage options
Free tierWhat you get freeRiskCard
Cloudinary · Storage
25 monthly credits (storage + bandwidth + transformations combined) · 3 users / 1 account · No credit card required
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Supabase · Storage
1 GB storage · 5 GB cached egress · 50 MB max file upload size
Billing risk: None
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Seafile · Storage
30-day active trial of the cloud Plus Edition · At most 3 users · 1 GB storage
Billing risk: None
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Transfernow · Storage
5GB per transfer · 7-day file availability · No account or registration required
Billing risk: None
No card