S3-Compatible European Object Storage
Exoscale Object Storage (SOS) is a fully S3-compatible object storage service provided by Swiss cloud platform Exoscale, offering scalable, durable storage for backups, archives, static websites, and application data. Hosted exclusively in European data centers (Switzerland, Austria, Germany), Exoscale Object Storage provides data sovereignty and GDPR compliance for businesses requiring European data residency. Built on open-source Ceph technology, the service delivers enterprise-grade reliability with 99.999999999% (eleven nines) durability and high availability.
Exoscale Object Storage features include S3 API compatibility for seamless integration with existing S3-based applications and tools, unlimited storage capacity with pay-per-use pricing charged by the GB, bucket-level access control for granular permissions, lifecycle policies for automatic data management, versioning for data protection, and cross-region replication options. The service supports static website hosting, CDN integration for content delivery, and integration with backup tools like Veeam, Duplicati, and Restic. Exoscale Object Storage is priced transparently at competitive rates with no hidden fees or minimum commitments. Data transfer within the same data center is free, and egress costs are clearly defined. The service is ideal for developers, startups, and enterprises requiring affordable, reliable European object storage for cloud-native applications, disaster recovery, media assets, or data lakes. With simple API access and extensive documentation including Python, Ruby, and Node.js examples, developers can quickly integrate Exoscale Object Storage into their workflows. The platform’s location in Switzerland provides additional legal protections beyond EU regulations.
