DigitalOcean SpacesvsUploadThing
How 10 AI models weigh DigitalOcean Spaces against UploadThing on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- DigitalOcean Spaces
- 74%of answers named it
- UploadThing
- 23%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 29–5times DigitalOcean Spaces vs UploadThing, over 34 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 8–1toward DigitalOcean Spaces vs UploadThing; 1 even
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 | DigitalOcean Spaces | UploadThing | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 25% | 42% | 1–1 | Even |
| GPT-6 Luna | 75% | 8% | 4–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 92% | 100% | 0–4 | UploadThing |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 67% | 8% | 2–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 92% | 42% | 4–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| GLM-5.3 | 92% | 17% | 4–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| Kimi K3 | 67% | 0% | 3–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| MiniMax M3 | 100% | 8% | 4–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| Mistral Large 4 | 33% | 0% | 3–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 100% | 0% | 4–0 | DigitalOcean Spaces |
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
What the models say about UploadThing
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Developer-friendly file upload library for modern web frameworks like Next.js.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Purpose-built for modern web frameworks with the fastest, cleanest developer experience for uploads.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Purpose-built for web app file uploads with easy type-safe SDK and presigned URLs.
- GLM-5.3
Purpose-built upload API for web apps; fast to ship, less control.
- MiniMax M3
Developer-friendly abstraction over S3 with strong Next.js integration.
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 | DigitalOcean Spaces | UploadThing |
|---|---|---|
| Best file storage for app uploads | 74% #6 | 23% #12 |