Simple pricing
Pay once, store forever.
No subscriptions, just permanent preservation and access.
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How pricing works.
ArDrive is powered by permanent blockchain technology, which uses a unique model: you pay once to store data permanently. No renewals, no data caps, and no additional fees.
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File Size
Charged based on size — larger files cost more. Uploads under 100 KB are free.
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Network Fee
Paid to permanently store your data across hundreds of network nodes worldwide.
How ArDrive stacks up.
Benefits of ArDrive compared to traditional cloud storage.
Traditional Cloud
ArDrive
Monthly subscription fee
One time payment per file
Accounts tied to monthly subscription
Inactive accounts never deleted
Private encryption often unavailable; risk of data leaks
Top-level encryption for personal files
Based on subscription tiers with maximum storage amounts
No storage restrictions — just pay for what you need
User tracking and big data collection
No collection of personal data
Risk losing everything
Data available even if ArDrive disappears
Subject to corporate control
The ArDrive app will outlive the company
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