IBM Cloud Object Storage
A scalable, resilient cloud storage service built for enterprise applications with multi-region data protection
- Vendor
- IBM
- Also known as
- ibm-cloud-object-storage
Available in: AU, CA, IN, JP, ES · Popular in: AU, CA, IN, JP, ES
What is IBM Cloud Object Storage?
Enterprise cloud storage service with built-in encryption, multi-region resiliency, and high-performance data transfer, optimized for AI, data lakehouses, and cloud-native applications.
IBM Cloud Object Storage pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
One-Rate
All-inclusive pricing covering storage, egress, API calls, and retrieval
What IBM Cloud Object Storage does
The capabilities that matter for object storage, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Lifecycle policies
- -
- Versioning
- -
- Object lock worm
- -
- Cross region replication
- ✓
- Erasure coding
- -
- Event notifications
- -
- Open source
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- Cloud / SaaS
IBM Cloud Object Storage FAQ
Common questions about IBM Cloud Object Storage, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is IBM Cloud Object Storage?
Enterprise cloud storage service with built-in encryption, multi-region resiliency, and high-performance data transfer, optimized for AI, data lakehouses, and cloud-native applications. It is indexed under Object Storage.
Is IBM Cloud Object Storage free?
IBM Cloud Object Storage offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Can IBM Cloud Object Storage be self-hosted?
We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for IBM Cloud Object Storage, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.
What security certifications does IBM Cloud Object Storage have?
We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and GDPR for IBM Cloud Object Storage. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as IBM Cloud Object Storage not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Where is IBM Cloud Object Storage available?
IBM Cloud Object Storage is available in Australia, Canada, India, Japan and Spain. Its primary markets are Australia, Canada, India, Japan and Spain.
Compare IBM Cloud Object Storage
Side by side against other object storage, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security posture | 80 | 0.12 | 9.2 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 80 | 0.06 | 5.0 | ✓ |
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 29 | 0.05 | 1.5 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 0 | 0.16 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
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All data & sourcesshow ↓
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 63% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Cross region replication | mediumsource · 2026-09-09 · 60% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: regional · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-09-09 · 75% |
Pricing
Security
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