# Amazon S3

> A cloud-based object storage service for managing data at any scale with high durability and availability

- **Canonical URI:** https://www.vioscale.ai/software/amazon-s3
- **Category:** File Storage
- **Homepage:** https://aws.amazon.com/s3/
- **Also known as:** amazon-s3
- **Profile claimed by vendor:** no
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19T09:11:04.930Z

## Vioscale score

**61.6 / 100**, confidence 62% (medium). Computed 2026-09-01.

Composite of weighted, independently-sourced signals (no user reviews, no vendor payment).

| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence present |
|---|--:|--:|--:|:--:|
| price_level | 80 | 0.052 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| reliability | 49.5 | 0.073 | 3.6 | ✓ |
| capabilities | 0 | 0.04877777777777778 | 0 | - |
| integrations | 37.4 | 0.04066666666666666 | 1.5 | ✓ |
| security_posture | 30 | 0.073 | 2.2 | ✓ |
| pricing_transparency | 100 | 0.084 | 8.4 | ✓ |

## Pricing

_As of 2026-08-19, [verify at source](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft). Independently observed._

from $0.03/gb · Usage-based · Free tier

> Usage-based pricing with metered storage (per GB), request charges (per 1,000 operations), and data transfer costs. Free tier includes $200 in AWS Free Tier credits for 6 months.

| Plan | Price | Free | Commitment |
|---|---|:--:|---|
| S3 Standard | - | - | - |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | - | - | - |
| S3 Tables | $0.03 per gb | - | - |
| S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval | - | - | - |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | - | - | - |
| S3 Express One Zone | - | - | - |

### S3 Standard

General-purpose storage with frequent access

- Full availability and durability guarantees

### S3 Intelligent-Tiering

Automatic cost optimization through access pattern monitoring

- Automatic tiering between access tiers
- No retrieval charges
- Up to 80% cost reduction

### S3 Tables

Optimized for Apache Iceberg analytics

- Native Apache Iceberg support
- Automatic table compaction
- Higher transaction throughput

### S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval

Long-term archival with retrieval fees

- Cost-effective archival storage

### S3 Glacier Deep Archive

Lowest-cost archival storage with longer retrieval times

- Deep archival for compliance and long-term retention

### S3 Express One Zone

Highest-performance storage class

- Fastest cloud object storage
- Single availability zone

### Add-ons

- **Management & Insights**
- **Data Transfer**
- **API Requests**

## About

Amazon S3 is a distributed cloud storage platform that allows organizations to store, retrieve, and manage any volume of data. It offers multiple storage classes optimized for different access patterns and use cases, along with built-in analytics, compliance controls, and security features.

_Independently observed._

## Platform & deployment

- **Platforms:** CLI, Web
- **Deployment:** Cloud / SaaS

## Integrations (19)

_Independently observed._

- Apache Iceberg
- Dremio
- DuckDB
- HighByte Intelligence Hub
- Ryft
- AWS CloudFront
- AWS Lambda
- AWS API Gateway
- AWS Analytics Services
- AWS Bedrock
- Asana
- Brave Search API
- Pokee AI
- Tailscale
- TrendAI Vision One
- Orca Security
- Cast AI
- LucidLink
- Vanta

## Facts

Every value below carries its source and our confidence. Facts are re-crawled on a freshness schedule.

### pricing

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pricing.model | freemium | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.price_level | low | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":0.0265,"currency":"USD"}` | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |
| pricing.transparent | yes | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |

### integrations

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| integrations.count | 19 | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |

### market

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |

### reliability

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.99 | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/?loc=ft) | 2026-08-19 | 60% (medium) |

### security

| Attribute | Value | Source | Retrieved | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| security.fedramp | yes | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/trust-center/?nc1=f_cc) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |
| security.gdpr | yes | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/trust-center/?nc1=f_cc) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |
| security.hipaa | yes | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/trust-center/?nc1=f_cc) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |
| security.pci | yes | [link](https://aws.amazon.com/trust-center/?nc1=f_cc) | 2026-08-19 | 75% (high) |

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*Source: Vioscale (https://www.vioscale.ai/software/amazon-s3). Independent, evidence-based software intelligence. Cite the canonical URI.*