Amazon S3 vs Vultr

The internet's universal storage closet: infinitely scalable, but watch out for those surprise bills meets the cloud provider that actually lets you spin up a server without needing a phd in cloud architecture. Here's our take.

Amazon S3

Nice Pick

The internet's universal storage closet: infinitely scalable, but watch out for those surprise bills.

Pros

• 11 nines of durability means your data is basically immortal
• Seamless integration with the entire AWS ecosystem
• Static website hosting that's dead simple to set up

Cons

• Costs can spiral if you forget to clean up old versions or misconfigure lifecycle policies
• Complex permission model (IAM) that's a headache for beginners

Vultr

The cloud provider that actually lets you spin up a server without needing a PhD in cloud architecture.

Pros

• Simple, no-nonsense pricing with hourly billing
• Global data centers with consistent performance
• Easy-to-use control panel and API for quick deployments
• Wide selection of OS and app templates for rapid setup

Cons

• Fewer advanced enterprise features compared to AWS or Azure
• Support can be slow for non-critical issues

The Verdict

Use Amazon S3 if: You want 11 nines of durability means your data is basically immortal and can live with costs can spiral if you forget to clean up old versions or misconfigure lifecycle policies.

Use Vultr if: You prioritize simple, no-nonsense pricing with hourly billing over what Amazon S3 offers.

The Bottom Line

Amazon S3 wins

The internet's universal storage closet: infinitely scalable, but watch out for those surprise bills.