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Tigris vs Tresorit

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Tigris

File Storage

Globally distributed S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tresorit logo

Tresorit

File Storage

Store, sync, and share sensitive files with end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Tigris lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives; Tresorit actual prices are hidden and users must initiate a free trial to see costs

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Tigris and Tresorit actually diverge.

Attributes where Tigris and Tresorit differ
AttributeTigrisTresorit
Pricing modelUsage-based tiered storage with per-request feessubscription
PlatformsWeb, API, CLIWeb

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (File Storage).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Tigris

  • Global Distribution
  • Zero Egress Fees
  • S3 Compatibility
  • Multiple Storage Classes
  • Object Notifications
  • API Access

Only in Tresorit

Nothing recorded that Tigris does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Tigris

  • Storing and versioning AI training datasets without egress penaltiesnot Tresorit
  • Distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globallynot Tresorit
  • Serving static assets with low latency across regionsnot Tresorit
  • Multi-cloud data portability with standardized APInot Tresorit

Tresorit

  • Secure file storage and sharing for businessesnot Tigris
  • Zero-knowledge encryption for confidential filesnot Tigris
  • Team collaboration with enhanced securitynot Tigris

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Tigris

  • Lowest tier still more expensive than some cold storage alternatives
  • Retrieval charges on infrequent access tier add cost variability
  • Limited to object storage, no file system semantics
  • Archive retrieval requires planning ahead

Tresorit

  • Actual prices are hidden and users must initiate a free trial to see costs
  • No transparent per-user pricing visible on the pricing page
  • Storage scaling from 6TB is unclear; variable costs based on team size not specified
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales for any custom deployment details

Pricing, plan by plan

Tigris

Free
  • Standard Storage$0.02/GB/month
    • Frequently accessed data
    • No retrieval charges
    • Free data egress
  • Infrequent Access$0.01/GB/month
    • Lower storage cost
    • Retrieval: $0.01 per GB
    • 30-day minimum retention
  • Archive$0.004/GB/month
    • Lowest storage cost
    • Free retrieval
    • 90-day minimum retention
  • Archive Instant Retrieval$0.004/GB/month
    • Archive storage cost
    • Instant retrieval: $0.03 per GB
    • 90-day minimum retention

Tresorit

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Tresorit review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Tigris if

  • You need global distribution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, API, CLI.
  • You also want zero egress fees.
Tigris review

Choose Tresorit if

  • You want to start without paying.
Tresorit review

Questions people ask

Is Tigris or Tresorit better?
Neither clearly leads. Tigris starts at Free and Tresorit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Tigris or Tresorit?
Tigris starts at Free and Tresorit at Free.
Does Tigris or Tresorit run on more platforms?
Tigris runs on Web, API, CLI. Tresorit runs on Web.
Can I use Tigris for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Tigris best used for?
Tigris is most often used for storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties, distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally, serving static assets with low latency across regions, multi-cloud data portability with standardized api. Of those, storing and versioning ai training datasets without egress penalties and distributing model checkpoints and artifacts globally are not what Tresorit is typically brought in for.
What can Tigris do that Tresorit cannot?
Tigris covers Global Distribution, Zero Egress Fees, S3 Compatibility, Multiple Storage Classes.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Tigris: Is there a free tier?

Yes, new users receive 5 GB of Standard storage monthly plus 10,000 Class A and 100,000 Class B requests at no cost.

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Tresorit: How much does Tresorit for Business cost?

Tresorit does not publish pricing on their business pricing page. Instead, pricing is revealed only after you start a 14-day free trial (payment information required upfront). The plans offered are Professional (1 user), Business (3+ users), Business Pro (5+ users), and Enterprise (custom). Contact their sales team or start a trial to see specific prices.

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Tigris: What are the request costs?

Class A requests cost $0.005 per 1,000 requests, Class B requests cost $0.0005 per 1,000 requests. DELETE and CANCEL operations are free.

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Tresorit: Does Tresorit offer a free trial?

Yes, Tresorit offers a 14-day free trial with full feature access for any plan. Payment information is required upfront to start the trial.

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Tigris: Do I get charged for data egress?

No, Tigris provides free data egress across all storage tiers.

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