Prompt
what is the cheapest file storage for old application files
Latest observation
The cheapest option depends on how often you need to access the files and whether you need fast restores.
Usually cheapest overall
Cold/archive storage is typically the lowest-cost file storage for old application files:
- AWS: S3 Glacier Deep Archive
- Azure: Blob Storage Archive tier
- Google Cloud: Archive Storage
This is best if the files are:
- rarely accessed
- mainly for compliance, backup, or long-term retention
- okay with slow retrieval times
If you may need occasional access
Use a low-cost object storage tier instead of true archive:
- AWS S3 Standard-Infrequent Access (IA)
- Azure Cool Blob
- Google Cloud Nearline
These cost more than archive, but retrieval is faster and usually cheaper to restore.
Important caveats
- Archive tiers often have retrieval fees
- Some have minimum storage duration charges
- If you access files often, archive can become more expensive than expected
Practical recommendation
For old application files:
- Long-term, rarely used: archive storage
- Occasional restore/testing: infrequent access / cool storage
- Need filesystem-style access: cheaper network file storage may be better than archive, but not the absolute cheapest
If you want, I can compare the cheapest options across AWS, Azure, and GCP for your file size and access pattern.
Observation history
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