1. Zoho WorkDrive
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Team file storage from Zoho.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Amazon S3
- Built in India (Chennai)
Cloud storage & file sharing · Alternatives
Best Amazon S3 alternatives in India (2026)
Amazon S3 is a cloud storage & file sharing product from Amazon Web Services, Seattle, priced at Pay as you go. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 10 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Amazon S3 are Zoho WorkDrive (₹150/mo), Wasabi (₹600/mo), Google Cloud Storage (Pay as you go), Azure Blob Storage (Pay as you go) and Egnyte (₹1,600/mo). DigiLocker is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Amazon S3 alternative
There is no free plan
Amazon S3 has no free tier. 10 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Amazon S3 is built in United States. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Amazon S3 alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Amazon S3's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Amazon S3 (current) | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Zoho WorkDrive | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 2 |  Wasabi | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Google Cloud Storage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Azure Blob Storage | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Egnyte | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Citrix ShareFile | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Tresorit | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 8 |  DigiLocker | Free | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 9 |  JioCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 10 |  DigiBoxx | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 11 |  Microsoft OneDrive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Google Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Dropbox | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Box | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  FileCloud | $7/user/month (Server Essentials, annual) | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  iCloud Drive | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 17 |  Hivenet | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  Cubbit | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  pCloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 20 |  Sync.com | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 |
Top 10 Amazon S3 alternatives in detail
₹600/mo
Free trial
3. Google Cloud Storage
Google · Mountain View · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Object storage on GCP.
Pay as you go
Free trial
4. Azure Blob Storage
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Object storage on Azure.
Pay as you go
Free trial
5. Egnyte
Egnyte · Mountain View · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Content governance for business.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
6. Citrix ShareFile
Progress · Raleigh · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.3/5
Secure file sharing for business.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
7. Tresorit
Tresorit · Zurich · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.2/5
End-to-end encrypted business storage.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
8. DigiLocker
Government of India · New Delhi · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.8/5
Official document wallet for Indian citizens.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Amazon S3
- Has a free plan — Amazon S3 does not
- Built in India (New Delhi)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Amazon S3
- Has a free plan — Amazon S3 does not
- Built in India (Navi Mumbai)
Key features
- Cloud storage and backup
- AI Photoplay
- Easy Share
10. DigiBoxx
DigiBoxx · Bengaluru · Cloud storage & file sharing · 4.7/5
Indian cloud storage with 20 GB free.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Amazon S3
- Has a free plan — Amazon S3 does not
- Built in India (Bengaluru)
Amazon S3 alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Amazon S3 alternatives
Indian alternatives to Amazon S3
How to choose a Amazon S3 alternative
- Use the storage bundled with your suite unless you need special compliance or capacity.
- Check version history length and ransomware recovery.
- Compare per-user cost at your actual capacity needs.
Amazon S3 alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Amazon S3 in 2026?+
The closest matches to Amazon S3 on App Advisor are Zoho WorkDrive (₹150/mo), Wasabi (₹600/mo), Google Cloud Storage (Pay as you go). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Amazon S3, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Amazon S3?+
Yes. 10 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: DigiLocker (Free), JioCloud (Free plan), DigiBoxx (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Amazon S3?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho WorkDrive starts lowest at ₹150/mo. DigiLocker also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Amazon S3?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho WorkDrive (₹150/mo), DigiLocker (Free), JioCloud (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Amazon S3 vs Zoho WorkDrive: which is better?+
Zoho WorkDrive is the closest match to Amazon S3 in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Chennai). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Amazon S3 alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud storage & file sharing or a category Amazon S3 also covers, and Amazon Web Services's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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