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Why Cloud Storage Like AWS S3 Is More Expensive Than Buying a Hard Drive
Cloud storage services such as AWS S3 often seem costly when compared to the price of purchasing a physical hard drive. Many users wonder why paying for online storage can be so much more expensive than simply buying hardware and storing data locally. The difference in cost stems from various factors that go beyond just the physical storage medium.
Written byBen Larson
Published onSeptember 26, 2025
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