Simple and Transparent Pricing for Your Cloud Storage
Managing cloud storage can feel like juggling flaming torches - it’s tricky to keep everything safe and smooth without dropping a ball. Rabata simplifies this chaos by offering pricing that’s straightforward and completely transparent.
Forget about hidden fees, complicated tariffs, or confusing fine print. Rabata’s two clear pricing options give you exactly what you need - robust security and stellar performance - without any surprises. Just pick the plan that fits your needs, and enjoy cloud storage that’s powerful, protected, and hassle-free.
Cloud storage costs: a deep dive into hidden fees
Imagine getting a bill for storing about 250 TB of data on AWS S3 Standard Service and then realizing that the extra fees beyond just storing your data add up to \,008.93. That’s 41% of your total bill going to charges you might not have expected. According to the 2025 Wasabi Cloud Storage Index, this is far from unusual-IT pros on average spent 49% of their cloud storage budgets on fees last year. So while the storage itself may sound straightforward, once you dig in, the costs become a lot more interesting and, frankly, a bit sneaky.
Breaking down the scoreboard of surprise charges
- PUT requests: These are the calls used to upload objects into the cloud bucket. In this example, just writing your data gobbles up nearly 10% of the entire bill. That’s a chunk of cash spent just to get your files in the door.
- GET requests: Want to peek at your data? You better have a budget for that, too. These requests charge you for asking permission to access your files-yes, just the ask costs money. It’s a complicated game, definitely worth a read if optimizing costs is your jam.
- ListBucket and ListBucketVersions: Managing your data requires knowing what you have and what versions are lurking around backstage. These operations are like your cloud’s equivalent of a filing cabinet index-returning bucket lists and all object versions including deleted entries. Together, they tack on nearly 11% to the bill. Essential for control but also a sneaky wallet drainer.
- HeadObject: This little call checks the metadata of stored objects-like confirming the size, freshness, or storage class. It’s vital for backups and data checks, ensuring everything is where it's supposed to be and intact. By itself, it isn’t costly, but when backup processes use related metadata checks repeatedly, costs can skyrocket quickly.
- UploadPart: When you’re uploading big files-think colossal video projects or giant datasets-files are sliced into smaller chunks to ease the traffic jam on the internet highway. AWS charges for starting and finishing these slice uploads. Costs might look trivial for a handful of files, but as soon as you’re dealing with thousands, especially in media-heavy or big data scenarios, these fees climb fast-and can turn your affordable cloud dream into a budget nightmare.
- WriteObjectLockRetentionInfo: The heavyweight champ of extra fees here, swallowing over 46% of the bill. This fee is for enforcing immutability with S3 Object Lock-making sure that data cannot be altered or deleted for a fixed period to meet strict compliance rules. While just turning on Object Lock is free, the metadata calls that define retention periods come with a price tag. This isn’t just a fee-it’s insurance for your data, with a cost that shows up big time.

Transparent Pricing Made Simple
At Rabata, we believe cloud storage should be as clear and straightforward as your grandma’s favorite recipe. No hidden tricks, no sneaky fees-just honest, reliable pricing that keeps your data safe and your budget intact.
Start small or dream big - your first 10GB of storage is on the house, forever. Need more? No worries. Our always-hot object storage keeps your files ready for action, no matter the size.
We give you a generous monthly egress quota equal to three times your average stored data, absolutely free. But wait, it gets better. Thanks to our partnership with multiple CDNs and compute providers, even egress beyond that often costs you nothing. When it does, it’s a tiny \
Amazon S3 Multi-Region Access Point Explained
Imagine you have an app running in US East (N. Virginia) and use an S3 Multi-Region Access Point to route your data. This setup smartly decides whether to send your data to the bucket in US East (N. Virginia) or US West (Oregon) based on which location offers the fastest access. In our example, since the app and bucket are both in US East, your data stays local, cutting down on travel time and lag.
Now, let's talk numbers. You send 10 GB of data through this Multi-Region Access Point. The cost for this routing service is \
Save Up to 80% Compared to Amazon S3
Imagine slashing your cloud storage costs by up to 80% without sacrificing performance or reliability. Rabata offers you exactly that-affordable, predictable pricing that won’t catch you off guard.
- No fees for data egress or API requests
- Transparent flat-rate pricing starting at just \.99 per TB per month
Forget the mystery charges that pop up when you least expect them. With Rabata, what you see is what you pay. Our pricing model is straightforward and built to keep your budget intact. Curious? Try out our cost calculator and watch the numbers work in your favor when compared to hyperscalers like Amazon.
The calculator takes into account current market rates for both storage capacity and data egress, giving you a clear estimate that's tailored to your usage patterns and location. Variables like API calls and geography do play a role, but with Rabata's pricing, surprises are minimized.
Why Choose Rabata? Key Benefits At a Glance
- Banishing budget headaches thanks to zero extra fees for data download or API usage, and no pesky minimum storage commitments.
- Enjoy true digital independence with storage running exclusively in certified EU data centers, complete with country-level geofencing to stay fully GDPR compliant.
- Work smarter with our 'Always-Hot' architecture. Your data is instantly available anytime-no waiting, no tedious tier juggling, no recovery delays.
Putting it all together, the data routing charge is calculated as \
Backblaze B2: Reliable Cloud Storage for Backup and Archiving
Backblaze B2 is crafted specifically for active archiving, backup, and data recovery, making it a perfect companion for compliance needs, media projects, and managing diverse application workloads. It handles your data with precision, so you don’t have to worry about complex setup or hidden restrictions.
What’s impressive is how flexible it is. You can pay month-to-month as you go or lock in annual pricing based on your storage capacity. No sneaky fees for tiny files or minimum storage periods mean you keep control over your budget. And if you’re moving large volumes of data, assisted migration options make it feel like a smooth road trip instead of a bumpy ride.
Rabata knows that businesses grow and so do their storage needs. That’s why Backblaze B2 offers discounts when you commit to higher volumes or longer terms, giving you perks for thinking ahead. Plus, with free data egress up to three times your stored data, you’re not constantly checking your wallet when pulling your files out-freedom you don’t often see.
- Flexible monthly pay-as-you-go or annual capacity-based billing
- No minimum file size or storage duration fees - your data, your rules
- Assisted data migration for easier transitions
- Volume and term discounts for bulk and loyal users
- Free data egress up to 3 times your storage size
To sum it up without fuss, here’s what you pay: \{ai-content}.033 for routing 10 GB of data through Amazon S3’s Multi-Region Access Point. Small price, big convenience.
.01 per GB-cheaper than your daily coffee.Size doesn’t matter here. Whether you upload a tiny thumbnail or a blockbuster video, Rabata charges no minimum file size or storage duration fees. Flexibility is the name of the game.
Calling our APIs won’t cost you a dime if you’re part of our B2 Reserve club. For casual users on pay-as-you-go plans, Class A calls are free all day long. Class B and C calls have a small daily free allowance with tiny fees kicking in only after you cross the 2,500 daily calls threshold. Feel free to peek at the details whenever curiosity strikes.
- Implementation support available as an add-on for those who want a helping hand.
- Premium support add-on for when only the best response will do.
- Universal Data Migration included with qualifying commitments to make switching painless.
| Billing term | Monthly | Annual (1-5 years) |
| Billing timing | Monthly | |
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| Payment method | Credit card or invoice | Invoice only |



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