Cloud · head to head
Wasabi vs Zeabur
The short version
- Only Zeabur has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Wasabi 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty; Zeabur free plan limited to single server with 48-hour log retention
- They diverge on capability: Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage, Zeabur covers AI Agent.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Wasabi and Zeabur actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cloud).
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 Wasabi
- Hot Cloud Storage
- S3 Compatible API
- Object Lock
- Versioning
- Multi-region
- Data Migration Tools
- Immutability
- Ransomware Protection
Only in Zeabur
- AI Agent
- Managed Servers
- Domain and DNS Management
- Email Service
- AI Hub
- Deploy Templates
- Git Integration
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Wasabi
- Backup and recoverynot Zeabur
- Media storagenot Zeabur
- Archive replacementnot Zeabur
- Ransomware protectionnot Zeabur
Zeabur
- Deploying full-stack web applications without DevOps expertisenot Wasabi
- Building AI agent infrastructure with integrated API accessnot Wasabi
- Managing multi-region deployments with automated scalingnot Wasabi
- Running containerized services with built-in domain and emailnot Wasabi
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Wasabi
- 90-day minimum storage duration with no option to delete before full period without penalty
- Significantly smaller global footprint than AWS with only 16 regions, resulting in higher latency for users in underserved regions
- Performance can degrade with high-volume transactions requiring throughput management strategies
- Hot storage only, no cold/archival storage tier for long-term data at lower cost
- Support responsiveness gaps with teams experiencing multi-day waits for critical issue resolution
Zeabur
- Free plan limited to single server with 48-hour log retention
- Small team size may limit support and feature velocity
- Building spec upgrades limited on lower tiers
- Enterprise support not clearly documented
Pricing, plan by plan
Wasabi
$7.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Wasabi review.
Zeabur
Free- FreeFree
- 1 manageable server
- 2C4G build specs
- 48-hour log retention
- Dev$5/month
- 3 manageable servers
- 7-day log retention
- 250 MB file uploads
- Pro$19/month
- 10 manageable servers
- 4C8G build specs
- 30-day log retention
- Team$79/month
- 3 included seats
- Unlimited manageable servers
- 90-day log retention
Which should you pick?
Choose Wasabi if
- You need hot cloud storage.
- You work on Web, API.
- You also want s3 compatible api.
Choose Zeabur if
- You need ai agent.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CLI.
- You also want managed servers.
Questions people ask
- Is Wasabi or Zeabur better?
- Neither clearly leads. Wasabi starts at $7.99/month and Zeabur at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Wasabi or Zeabur?
- Zeabur has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7.99/month for Wasabi and Free for Zeabur.
- Does Wasabi or Zeabur run on more platforms?
- Wasabi runs on Web, API. Zeabur runs on Web, CLI.
- Can I use Zeabur for free?
- Yes. Zeabur has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wasabi starts at $7.99/month.
- What is Wasabi best used for?
- Wasabi is most often used for backup and recovery, media storage, archive replacement, ransomware protection. Of those, backup and recovery and media storage are not what Zeabur is typically brought in for.
- What can Wasabi do that Zeabur cannot?
- Wasabi covers Hot Cloud Storage, S3 Compatible API, Object Lock, Versioning. Zeabur covers AI Agent, Managed Servers, Domain and DNS Management, Email Service.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Wasabi: What is Wasabi's pricing structure?
Wasabi offers pay-as-you-go pricing at $7.99 per TB per month as of July 2026, with no egress or API request fees. Reserved capacity plans are available for multi-year terms with volume discounts.
SourceZeabur: What is included in the free plan?
The free plan includes 1 manageable server, 2C4G build specifications, 48-hour log retention, 50 MB file upload limit, and community support.
SourceWasabi: Does Wasabi charge for data downloads or API calls?
No. Wasabi includes zero egress fees and zero API request fees, which is a major cost advantage over AWS S3. Customers can plan their budget to the penny without worrying about surprise data transfer charges.
SourceZeabur: How do additional seats work on the Team plan?
The Team plan includes 3 seats with additional seats available at $24 per seat per month.
SourceWasabi: Is there a minimum storage duration requirement?
Yes. Wasabi enforces a 90-day minimum storage term. Users who delete data before 90 days are still charged for the full 90-day period.
SourceZeabur: Is there a free trial period?
The Dev and Pro plans include 14 days free before billing begins.
SourceWasabi: Is Wasabi S3-compatible?
Yes. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is fully S3-compatible, meaning organizations can integrate it into existing workflows without rewriting application code used with AWS S3.
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