Amazon S3vsDigitalOcean Spaces
How 10 AI models weigh Amazon S3 against DigitalOcean Spaces on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Amazon S3
- 98%of answers named it
- DigitalOcean Spaces
- 74%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 40–0times Amazon S3 vs DigitalOcean Spaces, over 40 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 10–0toward Amazon S3 vs DigitalOcean Spaces
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | Amazon S3 | DigitalOcean Spaces | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 100% | 25% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| GPT-6 Luna | 100% | 75% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 100% | 92% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 100% | 67% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 92% | 92% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| GLM-5.3 | 92% | 92% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| Kimi K3 | 100% | 67% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| MiniMax M3 | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| Mistral Large 4 | 100% | 33% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 100% | 100% | 4–0 | Amazon S3 |
What the models say about Amazon S3
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Industry-standard object storage with mature SDKs, lifecycle rules, and fine-grained access control.
- GPT-6 Luna
Highly scalable, durable object storage with mature SDKs, presigned uploads, and broad ecosystem support.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Industry standard with unmatched reliability, ecosystem integration, and granular security controls.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Industry standard for user uploads; presigned URLs, massive scale.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Industry gold standard for scalable, durable object storage with vast integrations.
- GLM-5.3
Industry standard: durability, scalability, presigned URLs, huge ecosystem.
- Kimi K3
Industry standard, unmatched durability, ecosystem, and tooling.
- MiniMax M3
Industry standard; unmatched durability, scalability, and ecosystem of integrations.
- Mistral Large 4
Industry standard for scalability, durability, and global reach.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Industry standard, infinite scale, massive ecosystem
What the models say about DigitalOcean Spaces
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Simple S3-compatible storage with predictable pricing for smaller teams.
- GPT-6 Luna
Accessible S3-compatible storage with simple setup and integrated CDN for smaller web applications.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Simple, predictable pricing with a built-in CDN that suits small to mid-sized projects.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Easy setup, CDN included, predictable small-project pricing.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Simple S3-compatible object storage with predictable flat pricing, great for SMBs.
- GLM-5.3
Simple flat pricing and CDN, ideal for small teams.
- Kimi K3
Simple, predictable pricing with built-in CDN for straightforward object storage needs.
- MiniMax M3
Simple S3-compatible API with predictable pricing for small teams.
- Mistral Large 4
Simple S3-compatible API, built-in CDN, predictable pricing, great for startups.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Simple pricing, CDN included, developer-friendly
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | Amazon S3 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
|---|---|---|
| Best file storage for app uploads | 98% #1 | 74% #6 |
| Best cloud storage for businesses | 16% #15 | · |