Cloud Cost Optimization
Demystifying Cloud Object Storage Costs
The cloud was supposed to save us money. Instead, cloud costs are spiraling out of control. Nearly half of the total cost of hyperscale cloud storage is spent on fees instead of actual storage capacity. Fees for access, transport, API requests, egress—so many fees, it’s impossible to understand, let alone predict, what your ultimate cloud storage spend will be.
In Demystifying Cloud Object Storage Costs: The Ultimate Guide to the Hidden Fees That Can Break Your Budget, you’ll learn:
What these fees are for, when they’re triggered, and how they negatively impact your total cost of ownership.
Why cool and cold storage tiers aren’t necessarily as cost-effective as they first appear
How object size impacts the cost of everything from PUT requests to verifying your backups
Strategies for selecting the right storage tier to optimize your cloud costs
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Why cloud cost optimization with Wasabi?
Lowest TCO
Lowest total cost without compromising on performance
No API fees
No API request fees or extra charges to turn on immutability
Free egress
Wasabi doesn't charge for egress, unlocking multi-cloud freedom
Trusted protection
Secure, cyber-resilient storage that’s always innovating
Global service availability
15 storage regions, hosting data in 100+ countries.
Controlling cloud costs
Optimizing your cloud storage spend is critical when working with providers whose hidden fees can suddenly inflate your bill. Cloud cost optimization isn’t just about reducing your raw storage price—it’s about understanding the myriad of fees that add up over time. From API calls to data egress, every operation can contribute to an unpredictable total cost of ownership. Below, we break down several strategies to help you take control of your cloud costs and explain why migrating to Wasabi can be a game-changer.
Minimize hidden API fees
Hyperscale cloud providers charge for every API operation—whether it’s writing, reading, listing, or managing your storage objects. These fees might seem insignificant on a per-request basis, but when multiplied by millions of operations, they can dramatically impact your budget.
Optimization tips
Audit your workflows: Regularly review your backup and data access workflows to identify unnecessary API calls.
Consolidate operations: Where possible, batch requests or use caching techniques to reduce the frequency of high-cost operations.
Leverage “cost-efficient” storage tiers with caution
Hyperscalers offer a range of storage tiers—each designed to match different access patterns. While tiers like AWS S3 Standard-Infrequent Access or Glacier Flexible Retrieval offer lower storage rates, they often come with higher API and retrieval fees.
Optimization tips
Understand your data: Analyze your data access patterns to choose the right storage tier. If your data isn’t accessed frequently enough to justify high retrieval fees, a colder tier might seem attractive—but hidden fees can quickly offset savings.
Plan for growth: Consider how future data growth and changing access patterns might affect your overall costs.
Simplify your pricing model
Complex pricing models make it nearly impossible to predict your cloud spend. Multiple tiers, hidden fees for each operation, and unexpected charges for replication or retrieval all contribute to the problem.
Optimization tips
Choose transparency: Providers with simplified, flat-rate pricing eliminate many of the surprises that come with cloud storage fees.
Predictable TCO: A straightforward pricing model helps you budget more accurately and avoid costly overruns.
Embrace True Multicloud Freedom
One of the biggest challenges with hyperscale providers is vendor lock-in where egress fees trap you within a single ecosystem. High egress costs can deter you from adopting a true multicloud strategy, limiting your flexibility and potentially stifling innovation.
Optimization tips
Avoid egress fees: Look for storage solutions that offer free egress, so you’re not penalized every time you need to move your data between platforms.
Integrate seamlessly: True cloud cost optimization means being free to pick the best tools from a range of providers without worrying about transfer fees.
Why Wasabi Stands Out
Wasabi’s flat-rate pricing model is a breath of fresh air compared to the complex fee structures of hyperscalers. With Wasabi, you pay only for storage—at just $6.99 per TB per month—with no API request fees or egress charges.
Cost Certainty: With no hidden fees, you can accurately predict and control your cloud spend, making Wasabi an ideal solution for both backup and archive.
High Performance & Flexibility: Wasabi’s performance is comparable to AWS S3 Standard, but with significantly lower costs and true data portability. This means you’re not locked in—enabling you to leverage best-of-breed computing, analytics, backup applications, and other platforms and applications for each of your workloads.
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