Strovio vs Cloudflare R2
Cloudflare R2 is object storage with an S3 API and no egress charges, priced by usage. Strovio is a small file storage service with its own simple API, a dashboard and an MCP server, priced by flat monthly plans. Choose R2 for the S3 API, larger scale and Cloudflare's platform; choose Strovio for the simplest path from upload to link.
Cloudflare R2 facts were checked on 7 November 2026 on the R2 pricing page and the R2 presigned URL guide.
| Strovio | Cloudflare R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly plans: $10 for 25 GB, $28 for 100 GB | Usage: $0.015 per GB-month (Standard), $4.50 per million Class A operations, $0.36 per million Class B operations |
| Free offer | 14-day trial, 2 GB, no card | Monthly free tier: 10 GB-month of storage, 1 million Class A and 10 million Class B operations (Standard storage) |
| Egress | No download charges | Free |
| API | Own REST API | S3 API |
| Expiring links | Signed URLs valid 1 hour | Presigned URLs from 1 second to 7 days, for GET, HEAD, PUT and DELETE |
| Never-expiring share links | Yes, from the dashboard | Not compared here |
| Web dashboard for non-developers | Yes, with folders, search, trash and share links | Cloudflare dashboard |
| MCP server for AI agents | Yes, strovio-mcp (local stdio; check npm view strovio-mcp version for availability) | Not compared here |
Choose Cloudflare R2 if
- You need the S3 API or already use Cloudflare.
- You store more than 100 GB, or files over 512 MB.
- Usage pricing with a monthly free tier fits your workload.
Choose Strovio if
- You want one API key and a few endpoints, with no request signing.
- You want people to manage the same files in a browser, with share links.
- You want an AI agent to store files through MCP.
Frequently asked questions
Does Strovio charge for downloads?
No. Plans have a storage allowance and no request or download charges.
Is Strovio S3-compatible like R2?
No. Strovio has its own REST API.