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Storj compared to G-Core Storage

Storj
Versus
G-Core Storage

Features

Storage Features of Storj compared to G-Core Storage
StorjFeaturesG-Core Storage
Cloud based
GDPR Compliant
On premise
Open source
Versioned files
Cross Region Replication
API
S3 Compatible API
CLI, self-hosted s3 REST apiManagement interfacesPortal, REST api
Event hooks/pubsub
SLA99.9%
Maximum object filesizeNo physical limit, but files should be uploaded in segments of 5 GB
Minimum object filesize
Recommended max file count per bucket10 million files per bucket recommended for best performace
Max filesize for a bucket
300Maximum amount of buckets1000
Logs
Authentication / ACL
CDN integrationG-Core’s roots lie in CDN and networking, CDN remains their core product to this day. Their strong networking background, combined with a global presence, creates a great overall performance.
Peering & interconnectG-Core’s global public connectivity points are listed on PeeringDB
Unsupported Paid Feature Supported Unknown

Descriptions

Storj

Second-generation Cloud Storage Provider Storj, previously known as Tardigrade.io is a second-generation cloud storage provider, not unlike Filebase. Actually, it’s the other way around… Filebase can leverage Storj as underlying storage provider.

Storj is capitalizing on the power of Blockchain to ensure global storage redundancy. Storj’s storage network consists of thousands and thousands of (user-run) nodes across more than 80 countries.

A Node’s reputation, latency, and a random weight decide if a Node is assigned to store your files. This way Storj makes sure your files will be accessible even if you unplug your local NAS connected to Storj.

Storj makes sure there are at least 3 to 4 copies of the file stored across multiple nodes in the network in the same “Satellite”, which is a region like Americas, Asia Pacific or Europe.

G-Core Storage

G-Core, once a spin-off of Wargaming, has evolved into a full blown hosting company. Initially, G-Core identified itself as a CDN company. But with the Edge Compute trend going on, our guess is that any CDN company will eventually become either a dedicated hosting or a dedicated compute company.

Wargaming specifically uses G-Core’s Storage solution. And we’re sure many other of G-Core’s hosting customers are also utilizing their storage.

The true strength of G-Core lies in its extensive network and their strong presence in Eastern European countries. Like Centurylink, CDN is the core of the company, so you can expect good performance/TTFB (Time to First Byte) on your assets.

G-Core’s in-portal access to support is a key feature. When dealing with problems, their support is fast and helpful.

Comparisons