24 Best Cloud Storage APIs in Nigeria

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Written by Editorial Staffs as at 7th June, 2026

Quick Comparison Summary

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AWS S3
Azure Blob Storage
Backblaze B2
Cloudflare R2
DigitalOcean Spaces
Dropbox
EdgeNext (Rack Centre)
ExtendsClass JSON Storage
File.io
Firebase Cloud Storage
Google Cloud Storage
Google Drive
IBM Cloud Object Storage
JSONbin.io
Megabit Cloud
MinIO
OneDrive
Oracle Cloud Object Storage
Rack Centre Cloud
Sirv Image Management
Supabase Storage
Vultr Object Storage
Wasabi
Web3 Storage
PricingFirst 5GB free. $0.023/GB/month (Standard). Egress fees apply.Free tier: 5GB/month, then $0.0184/GBFree: 10GB storage + 1GB/day download. $0.006/GB/month storage. $0.01/GB download.Free: 10GB storage + 1M Class A ops/month. Storage $0.015/GB/month. Zero egress fees.$5/month for 250GB, then $0.02/GB2GB freeBundled CDN+Storage pricing, contact salesFree tier with limited storage. Paid plans available for larger storage and higher request limits.Free: 5 uploads/day. Paid plans available.Free tier: 5GB/month, then $0.18/GBFree tier: 5GB/month, then $0.020/GBFree with Google account. Google One plans for extra storage.$0.018/GB stored, $0.01/GB downloadFree: 10,000 requests/month. Paid from $5/month.Custom pricing based on volumeOpen-source (free), Hosted plans from $50/month5GB freeFree tier: 20GB/month, then $0.0255/GBCustom pricing, locally competitive ratesFree tier: basic features, Paid from $15/monthFree: 1GB storage + 2GB bandwidth. Pro from $25/month with 100GB storage.$3/month for 250GB, then $0.012/GBFlat $5.99/TB/month for unlimited requests1TB free initially
Object Storage
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Yes
Yes
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Versioning
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Yes
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Lifecycle Policies
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Static Website Hosting
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Presigned URLs
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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Cross-region Replication
Yes
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Server-side Encryption
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Access Control Lists
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Event Notifications
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Free 5GB Tier
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Blob Storage
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File Shares
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Queue Storage
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Table Storage
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SAS Tokens
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Geo-replication
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Lifecycle Management
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File Upload
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File Download
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Bucket Management
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S3-compatible API
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Large File Support
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CORS Support
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Free 10GB
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Public Buckets
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Zero Egress Fees
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Workers Integration
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Global CDN
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S3-compatible
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Built-in CDN
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Free Egress via CDN
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Simple Dashboard
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Folder Management
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Shared Links
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File Metadata
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Webhooks
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Chunked Upload
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Dropbox Paper API
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API Access
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JSON Responses
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HTTPS Secure
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Documentation
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Sandbox
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Free Tier
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JSON Storage
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CRUD Operations
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Version History
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Security Key Auth
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Yes
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No Setup Required
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One-time Download Links
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Yes
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Auto Expiry
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Time-based Expiry
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No Auth Required (basic)
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Yes
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HTTPS Secure Transfer
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Sharing & Permissions
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File Search
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Yes
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Resumable Uploads
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Webhooks (Push Notifications)
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Yes
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Google Workspace Integration
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Yes
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JSON Storage (Bins)
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Yes
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Private Bins
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Yes
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Public Bins
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Yes
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API Key Auth
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Yes
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Schema Validation (paid)
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File Upload / Download
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Yes
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Delta Sync
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Yes
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Thumbnails
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Yes
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Search
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Yes
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Microsoft 365 Integration
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Yes
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SharePoint Integration
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Yes
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File Upload & Storage
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Yes
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Row Level Security
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Yes
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Image Transformations
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Yes
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CDN Delivery
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Yes
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Signed URLs
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Bucket Policies
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Yes
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S3 Compatible
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Yes
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Video Storage
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IPFS Storage
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Yes
Filecoin Backup
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Yes
Content Addressing (CID)
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Yes
File Upload API
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File Retrieval
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Directory Upload
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AWS S3

AWS S3

AWS S3 (Simple Storage Service) API is Amazon's industry-leading cloud object storage service offering scalable, durable, and highly available storage for any type of data. The AWS S3 API enables developers to store and retrieve objects of any size — from user uploads and backups to data lakes and static website assets — with 99.999999999% durability. Nigerian businesses and developers use the AWS S3 API to store product images, user files, database backups, application logs, and media assets on the world's most reliable cloud storage infrastructure.

Object Storage · Versioning · Lifecycle
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Azure Blob Storage

Azure Blob Storage

Azure Blob Storage API is Microsoft Azure's scalable cloud object storage service providing enterprise-grade file and object storage for any type of data. The Azure Blob Storage API supports hot, cool, and archive storage tiers for cost-optimized data management at scale. Nigerian developers and enterprises use the Azure Blob Storage API to store application data, media files, and backups with Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.

Block Blobs · Page Blobs · Append Blobs
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Backblaze B2

Backblaze B2

Backblaze B2 API is a developer-friendly, affordable cloud object storage service offering S3-compatible storage at a fraction of AWS S3 pricing. The Backblaze B2 API provides simple file upload, download, and management for any application needing reliable cloud storage. Nigerian developers building backup solutions, media hosting, and data archive applications use the Backblaze B2 API for its extremely competitive pricing — 80% cheaper than AWS S3 — with a generous free tier.

S3-compatible · Low Cost · Backups
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Cloudflare R2

Cloudflare R2

Cloudflare R2 API is Cloudflare's zero-egress-fee cloud object storage service, offering S3-compatible storage without the expensive data transfer costs associated with AWS S3. The Cloudflare R2 API enables developers to store and serve any type of object — images, videos, backups, static assets — from Cloudflare's global network at dramatically lower cost than traditional cloud storage. Nigerian developers building media-heavy applications use the Cloudflare R2 API to avoid bandwidth bills while delivering fast content globally.

S3-compatible · Zero Egress · CDN Integration
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DigitalOcean Spaces

DigitalOcean Spaces

DigitalOcean Spaces API is an S3-compatible object storage service with a built-in CDN, offering simple, affordable cloud storage at $5/month for 250GB. The DigitalOcean Spaces API provides file upload, download, and management with free CDN delivery included. Nigerian developers use the DigitalOcean Spaces API as an easy-to-use, cost-effective storage solution for web apps and static assets.

S3-compatible · CDN Integration · Easy Setup
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Dropbox

Dropbox

Dropbox API provides programmatic access to Dropbox cloud storage for file upload, download, synchronisation, and sharing. The Dropbox API enables applications to manage files and folders stored in a user's Dropbox, create shared links, and track file changes. Nigerian developers use the Dropbox API to build document management tools, automate file backup workflows, enable team file sharing features, and sync application data to Dropbox storage from any platform.

Cloud · Sync · Sharing
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EdgeNext (Rack Centre)

EdgeNext (Rack Centre)

Integrated CDN and object storage solution optimized for fast content delivery across Nigeria and Africa with local infrastructure.

CDN · Object Storage · Edge
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ExtendsClass JSON Storage

ExtendsClass JSON Storage

ExtendsClass JSON Storage is a free cloud storage service for JSON data providing simple REST API endpoints for data persistence without database management. The service enables developers to store, retrieve, update, and delete JSON objects using standard HTTP methods with automatic data backup and reliability. ExtendsClass is used for prototyping, small projects, and applications requiring simple cloud data storage without infrastructure setup. The service provides data history, version control, and access management for collaborative development. ExtendsClass JSON Storage is ideal for learning REST APIs, building minimum viable products, and rapid prototyping without database configuration complexity.

JSON · Storage · Backend
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File.io

File.io

File.io API is a temporary file sharing service providing automatic file expiration and one-time download links. The File.io API enables developers to share files securely with automatic deletion after download or time expiry. Nigerian developers use the File.io API to securely share documents, reports, and data exports in workflows where files should not persist indefinitely, such as one-time report delivery or secure document handoff.

Sharing · Temporary · Files
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Firebase Cloud Storage

Firebase Cloud Storage

Firebase Cloud Storage API provides Google-backed object storage tightly integrated with Firebase Authentication and security rules. Developers upload, download, and manage files directly from mobile and web clients without a custom server. The security rules engine lets you restrict access per user using Firebase Auth — a file uploaded by User A can automatically be restricted from User B. Widely used in mobile apps built with Flutter, React Native, and web apps using Firebase SDK.

File Upload · Mobile SDKs · Security Rules
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Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage (GCS) API is Google's scalable object storage service for storing and retrieving any amount of data. Offers strong consistency (all reads immediately reflect latest writes), multi-regional and dual-region deployment options, and deep integration with BigQuery, Dataflow, and other GCP services for analytics workflows. Nigerian developers and businesses can use GCS to store application data, media files, backups, and serve static assets globally.

Buckets · Multi-region · Strong Consistency
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Google Drive

Google Drive

Google Drive API provides programmatic access to Google Drive cloud storage for file management, document creation, sharing, and collaboration. The Google Drive API enables apps to upload, download, search, and manage files stored in Google Drive. Nigerian developers use the Google Drive API to build document management systems, backup tools, file sharing features, and collaborative document workflows for individuals and businesses using Google Workspace.

Cloud · Storage · Sync
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IBM Cloud Object Storage

IBM Cloud Object Storage

Enterprise-grade S3-compatible object storage with enhanced security features, designed for regulated and mission-critical workloads.

S3-compatible · Enterprise · Security
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JSONbin.io

JSONbin.io

JSONbin.io API is a free JSON data store providing a simple cloud backend for storing, reading, and managing JSON data without a database. The JSONbin.io API enables developers to create JSON bins, perform CRUD operations, version data, and use it as a lightweight backend for mobile apps, browser extensions, and prototypes. Nigerian developers and students use the JSONbin.io API to quickly store app data, build MVPs, and create backend-free applications without setting up a database.

JSON · Database · Backend
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Megabit Cloud

Megabit Cloud

Nigeria-based S3-compatible object storage focusing on data residency and low-latency access for African businesses.

Local Storage · Nigeria · S3-compatible
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MinIO

MinIO

MinIO is a high-performance, open-source, S3-compatible object storage system you deploy on your own infrastructure — bare metal, VMs, Kubernetes, or local machines. It is widely used for on-premises and hybrid cloud storage where data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, or cost control require owning your storage layer. Nigerian organisations with data residency requirements (CBN, NDPR compliance) can run MinIO on local servers, keeping data within Nigeria while using the same S3 API developers already know.

S3-compatible · Open-source · Self-hosted
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OneDrive

OneDrive

OneDrive API provides programmatic access to Microsoft OneDrive cloud storage via the Microsoft Graph API, enabling apps to upload, download, share, and manage files stored in a user's OneDrive. The API integrates deeply with Microsoft 365 — files stored in OneDrive are accessible in Word, Excel, and Teams. Nigerian developers building enterprise and productivity applications use the OneDrive API to enable document collaboration, file backup, and cross-device file sync within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Cloud Storage · Microsoft · Sync
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Oracle Cloud Object Storage

Oracle Cloud Object Storage

Unlimited-scale S3-compatible object storage from Oracle, designed for enterprise workloads with exceptional performance and reliability.

S3-compatible · Enterprise · Unlimited Scale
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Rack Centre Cloud

Rack Centre Cloud

Rack Centre is Nigeria's premier Tier III certified data center operator, providing cloud infrastructure services including compute, storage, and networking to Nigerian enterprises and government organisations. With facilities in Lagos, Rack Centre offers Nigerian businesses local cloud hosting that meets data residency requirements and provides low-latency connectivity within Nigeria. Their cloud platform supports enterprise workloads demanding high availability, security compliance, and local Nigerian support.

Local Hosting · Nigeria-based · Data Residency
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Sirv Image Management

Sirv Image Management

Sirv provides complete image management including optimization, manipulation, and hosting. The service is an all-in-one image solution reducing vendor dependencies. Features include smart cropping, format optimization, and CDN hosting. Free tier available. Ideal for Nigerian e-commerce platforms and media sites needing comprehensive image management.

image-management · optimization · hosting
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Supabase Storage

Supabase Storage

Supabase Storage API provides an open-source, S3-compatible cloud storage solution for developers who need scalable file storage tightly integrated with their Supabase database and authentication. The Supabase Storage API enables uploading, serving, and managing files with fine-grained access control policies tied directly to your authenticated users. Nigerian developers building on Supabase use the Supabase Storage API to handle user avatars, document uploads, media files, and any binary data without spinning up separate storage infrastructure.

S3-compatible · File Management · Image Transformations
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Vultr Object Storage

Vultr Object Storage

High-performance S3-compatible object storage with global presence and competitive pricing for scalable workloads.

S3-compatible · High Performance · Global
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Wasabi

Wasabi

S3-compatible cloud storage with no egress fees and flat-rate pricing, eliminating bandwidth surprises for large-scale storage.

S3-compatible · No Egress Fees · Hot Storage
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Web3 Storage

Web3 Storage

Web3.Storage API is a decentralized storage service built on IPFS and Filecoin, providing free, permanent file storage with content addressing and decentralized retrieval. The Web3.Storage API offers generous free storage for developers building decentralized applications, NFT platforms, and Web3 projects. Nigerian blockchain developers use the Web3.Storage API to store NFT metadata, decentralized application assets, and permanent content in a censorship-resistant, globally distributed storage network.

Decentralized · IPFS · Blockchain