Faster In Tests
Tigris vs Filebase
Tigris is AI-focused and free-egress too.
Choose Filebase when you want lower storage pricing and much faster measured uploads and downloads.
Best for teams that want S3-compatible object storage with free egress, a cheaper standard storage rate, and benchmark-backed speed advantages.
The benchmark results support the switching case
Since both products already overlap on S3 compatibility and free egress, performance is where the decision gets clearer. In benchmark testing, Filebase showed stronger throughput and better tail latency on both uploads and downloads.
Throughput
Across the benchmark runs reviewed, Filebase sustained materially higher transfer rates. On GET downloads it reached 352.09 MiB/s versus 118.62 MiB/s for Tigris, and on PUT uploads it reached 258.6 MiB/s versus 54.79 MiB/s.
Supporting cuts from the same benchmark file: Filebase also reached 4.72x higher PUT object throughput and 2.97x higher GET object throughput on `obj/s`.
p99 latency
The tail-latency gap is one of the strongest proof points in the file. On GET requests, Filebase posted 47.1ms p99 latency versus 299.2ms for Tigris. On PUT requests, Filebase posted 100.2ms versus 361.8ms.
Supporting cuts from the same benchmark file: Filebase also showed 72.3% lower PUT p99 latency and 85.6% lower GET p99 TTFB.
What stands out most in the results
The benchmark story is less about a single knockout metric and more about consistency. Filebase came in ahead on baseline transfer speed, tail latency, and cost posture at the same time.
4.7x faster PUT throughput
3.0x faster GET throughput
Both products offer free egress
Filebase standard storage starts at $15/TB
Benchmark figures on this page are based on internal WARP object storage tests run from a DigitalOcean droplet in New York using MinIO’s WARP benchmarking tool, reviewed on May 19, 2026. Results reflect that specific test environment and can vary based on region, network path, object size, concurrency, and workload shape.
Product and pricing references were checked on May 19, 2026. Tigris figures are based on its published pricing page and homepage messaging around global distribution, S3 compatibility, AI positioning, and zero egress fees.
Why teams pick Filebase over Tigris
Tigris is a credible option. Filebase stands out when speed, simpler pricing, and lower storage cost matter more.
Faster uploads
In benchmark testing, Filebase delivered 4.7x higher PUT throughput with 80% lower average upload latency.
Faster downloads
Filebase also led on GET performance, reaching 3.0x higher throughput with lower average latency, lower p99 latency, and lower TTFB.
Lower baseline
Tigris and Filebase both offer free egress, but Filebase still starts lower on standard storage at $15/TB instead of about $20/TB.
Same S3 fit
Both products work with the S3 ecosystem, so switching does not mean abandoning familiar SDKs, clients, or storage workflows.
Less class math
Tigris publishes multiple storage classes and retrieval rules. Filebase is easier when you want one simple object-storage path and fewer retrieval tradeoffs to think through.
Clear tradeoff
Both products offer free egress, but Filebase starts lower on standard storage and performed better in the benchmark results where speed matters.
Comparison FAQs
Common questions from teams comparing Filebase and Tigris for S3-compatible object workloads.
Ready for lower storage pricing and faster object performance?
If you like the free-egress story both products share, Filebase gives you a stronger next step with a lower standard storage rate and better benchmark results.