Storj review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Storj keeps its encryption keys out of the service's reach and pairs that with SOC 2 Type II, so it suits people who want private storage with audited security. The trade-off is cost: $84 per TB per year sits close to €82.87 across the category and above MEGA and Degoo.
Key facts
- Best for
- Private cloud storage for buyers who put encryption and audit standards ahead of the lowest price per terabyte.
- Price per TB per year
- $84 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Compliance certifications
- SOC 2 Type II (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Official website
- storj.io
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- Wikidata
Pros and cons
Pros
- Storj encrypts files so the service never holds the keys to what you store.
- Security is audited to SOC 2 Type II, which matters for storage bought for work.
- $84 per TB per year sits close to €82.87 across the category.
- Priced as a budget option, with self-serve help through help centre.
Cons
- $84 per TB per year is well above €15 at MEGA and $23.98 at Degoo.
- Help runs through help centre only, which is thin for urgent storage problems.
- Ranks 14 of 31 brands on price per TB per year, which leaves cheaper options in the group.
Who it suits
- People who want file contents the provider cannot read.
- Teams that need audited security at SOC 2 Type II.
- Buyers comfortable paying near €82.87 for privacy over the cheapest per-terabyte rates.
Who should look elsewhere
- MEGA buyers, since €15 per TB per year is far below $84.
- Degoo buyers on a tight budget, because $23.98 per TB per year keeps the bill smaller.
- Anyone wanting live chat or phone help, as support runs on help centre.
How Storj compares
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Storj charge per terabyte per year?+
Storj lists $84 per TB per year. That sits close to €82.87 across the category, so Storj prices as a mainstream option rather than a bargain one. Cheaper alternatives charge less per terabyte.
Can Storj read the files you store?+
Storj states that its encryption leaves the keys out of the service's reach, so the files stay unreadable to it. That design comes alongside audited security at SOC 2 Type II. It is the main reason to accept a higher rate than €15 at MEGA.
How does Storj compare with MEGA and Degoo on cost?+
Storj charges $84 per TB per year. MEGA lists €15 and Degoo lists $23.98 for the same measure, so both cost less per terabyte. Apple sits at $119.88, also above Storj.
What security certifications does Storj hold?+
Storj lists SOC 2 Type II. That gives teams an audited standard to check against when they buy storage for work. Its file encryption covers the contents themselves, so the two protections address different risks.
How do I get help from Storj?+
Storj support runs on help centre. Buyers who want a live chat or a phone line for urgent storage issues have a narrow support mix, so it is worth checking that the help centre covers your question before you commit.
Where does Storj rank on price per terabyte?+
On price per TB per year, Storj ranks 14 of 31 brands in the site ranking, close to €82.87 across the category. Buyers shopping only on cost have cheaper options available.
Is Storj a budget service?+
Storj is listed as a budget option in the site data. Its $84 per TB per year sits close to the category middle, so it reads as a mainstream price with a privacy case attached rather than the cheapest rate on the shelf.
Who suits Storj?+
Storj fits people who put encryption and audit standards ahead of the lowest price per terabyte, and teams that need SOC 2 Type II. Buyers who compare rates only will find MEGA at €15 and Degoo at $23.98 cheaper.
Sources
- storj.io checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“Documentation Guides and resources for developers”
- storj.io/object-storage/security checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Zero-knowledge encryption
“Storj automatically encrypts data and metadata end-to-end”
- storj.io/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Compliance certifications, Pricing model, Price per TB per year
“Distributed across U.S. SOC2 type 2 compliant data centers”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Free storage.
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Private cloud storage for buyers who put encryption and audit standards ahead of the lowest price per terabyte.