Manage Storj Decentralized Cloud Storage — Sync with S3, Google Drive, and NAS Using RcloneView
Storj combines decentralized security with S3-compatible APIs. It's enterprise-ready but still needs a good management interface. RcloneView provides that — plus integration with 70+ other storage providers.
Storj (formerly Storj DCS) is a decentralized cloud storage platform that splits, encrypts, and distributes your files across a global network of nodes. Unlike Sia's blockchain approach, Storj provides a familiar S3-compatible API, making it a drop-in replacement for AWS S3 in many workflows. RcloneView lets you manage Storj visually alongside all your other clouds.
Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place
RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.
- One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
- Schedulers & history for reliable automation
- Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more
Free core features. Plus automations available.
Why Storj?
S3-compatible and decentralized
- S3 API — Works with any tool that supports S3, including rclone and RcloneView.
- End-to-end encryption — Files are encrypted client-side before upload.
- Distributed across 13,000+ nodes — No single point of failure.
- 80% cheaper than AWS S3 — $4/TB/month storage, $7/TB egress.
- Zero-knowledge architecture — Storj cannot access your data.
Pricing advantage
| Provider | Storage (TB/month) | Egress (TB) |
|---|---|---|
| AWS S3 Standard | $23 | $90 |
| Google Cloud Storage | $20 | $120 |
| Backblaze B2 | $6 | $10 |
| Storj | $4 | $7 |
Storj is one of the cheapest S3-compatible options available, with the added benefit of decentralized security.
Setting Up Storj in RcloneView
Get Storj credentials
- Sign up at storj.io.
- Create a new bucket in the Storj dashboard.
- Generate an S3-compatible access grant (Access Key + Secret Key).
- Note your endpoint:
gateway.storjshare.io.
Add Storj as a Remote
- Open RcloneView and click Add Remote.
- Choose S3 Compatible as the remote type.
- Select Storj as the provider.
- Enter your Access Key, Secret Key, and endpoint.
Your Storj buckets now appear in RcloneView's two-pane explorer.
Practical Workflows
1) Migrate from AWS S3 to Storj
Save 80% on storage costs by moving data from S3 to Storj:
Use a Copy job to transfer your S3 buckets to Storj. Since both speak S3, the migration is straightforward.
2) Google Drive → Storj (encrypted archive)
Back up your Google Drive to Storj for a decentralized, encrypted archive:
- Google Drive for daily collaboration.
- Storj for long-term, privacy-first backup.
- Schedule nightly syncs to keep the archive current.
3) Storj → NAS (local mirror)
Keep a local copy of critical Storj data on your Synology or QNAP NAS:
Storj → NAS (daily mirror for fast local access)
NAS → Storj (backup new local files)
4) Multi-cloud redundancy
Use Storj as part of a 3-2-1 backup strategy:
- 3 copies: Local, Storj, and one traditional cloud.
- 2 different media: Decentralized (Storj) + centralized (Google Drive).
- 1 offsite: Storj IS the offsite copy (distributed globally).
Schedule Automated Syncs
Set up recurring jobs to keep Storj in sync with your other storage:
Example schedule
- Nightly at 2 AM: Sync Google Drive → Storj.
- Weekly Sunday: Full comparison check to detect drift.
- Monthly: Archive old files from S3 → Storj to save costs.
Verify with Folder Comparison
After migration or sync, compare source and destination to ensure completeness:
Monitor Transfers
Track progress on large transfers in real time:
Storj vs Other S3-Compatible Providers
| Feature | Storj | Backblaze B2 | Wasabi | MinIO (self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decentralized | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| E2E encryption | ✅ (client-side) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| S3 compatible | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Storage $/TB | $4 | $6 | $7 | Self-hosted |
| Egress $/TB | $7 | $10 | Free | Self-hosted |
| Global distribution | ✅ (13,000+ nodes) | 2 regions | 4 regions | Your servers |
Getting Started
- Create a Storj account at storj.io.
- Download RcloneView from rcloneview.com.
- Add Storj as an S3-compatible remote.
- Browse, transfer, and sync with any of your other clouds.
- Schedule backups for hands-off operation.
Decentralized, encrypted, S3-compatible, and 80% cheaper — Storj is a compelling alternative to traditional cloud storage. And with RcloneView, you manage it alongside everything else.
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