AWS vs PeaSoup Cloud – S3 Storage Real Cost Comparison
Cost Comparison: PeaSoup vs AWS
How Much Are You Overpaying for Cloud Storage?
Cloud pricing is notoriously complex. Between egress fees, API requests, storage tiers, and regional pricing, many organisations significantly underestimate their true cloud costs.
To simplify this, we’ve created a transparent cost comparison between AWS S3 and PeaSoup Cloud S3-compatible storage—so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.
Why AWS Costs Are Often Higher Than Expected
While AWS offers flexibility, pricing can quickly escalate due to:
- Data egress charges (one of the biggest hidden costs)
- API request fees at scale
- Tiered storage pricing complexity
- Cross-region replication costs
For many UK and EU organisations, these factors lead to unpredictable monthly bills.
Predictable, Transparent Pricing with PeaSoup
PeaSoup CLOUD is designed to remove cost uncertainty:
- Simple per-TB pricing
- No egress/ingress penalties
- UK-based infrastructure (no data transfer surprises)
- No vendor lock-ins
This makes it particularly suitable for:
- Backup (e.g. Veeam)
- Disaster recovery
- Long-term data retention
- Compliance-sensitive workloads
Key Differences Impacting Cost
| Feature | PeaSoup Cloud | AWS |
| Data Egress | Included (No extra charge) | Significant costs ($0.09/GB+) |
| Storage Pricing | Flat £4.99/TB/month | Tiered/Variable |
| Best For | Predictable, low-cost UK storage/HPC | Complex, massive-scale global apps |
| Sustainability | Liquid Immersion Cooling (Lower energy costs) | Standard Data Centres (Higher carbon footprint) |
👉 In most real-world scenarios, organisations see 20–60% cost savings when switching to a more predictable pricing model.
Key Cost Differences Explained
Data Egress
AWS charges for data leaving its network—this is often the largest hidden cost.
PeaSoup Cloud offers significantly reduced or more predictable egress pricing.
API Requests
High-frequency workloads (e.g. backups, monitoring, analytics) can generate millions of requests.
AWS charges per request, while PeaSoup simplifies this model.
Storage Tiers
AWS uses multiple tiers (Standard, IA, Glacier), each with different pricing and retrieval penalties.
PeaSoup provides a single, consistent pricing structure, removing complexity.
When PeaSoup Cloud Is the Better Choice
PeaSoup Cloud typically delivers the most value when:
- You have predictable storage growth
- You frequently retrieve data
- You need UK/EU data sovereignty
- You want to avoid hyperscaler pricing complexity
Performance Still Matters
Cost savings shouldn’t come at the expense of performance.
PeaSoup Cloud:
- Uses enterprise-grade infrastructure
- Supports S3-compatible APIs
- Is optimised for backup and archive workloads
Why This Matters for Your Business
Cloud overspending is one of the most common inefficiencies in IT today.
A simple pricing shift can result in:
- Lower operational costs
- Better forecasting
- Reduced vendor dependency
Try the Cost Comparison Yourself
If you’re currently using AWS S3, it’s worth running a direct comparison based on your actual usage.
Even small changes in:
- Storage volume
- Egress frequency
- Request rates
…can result in significant cost differences over time.
When to Choose Which
AWS remains a powerful platform—but it’s not always the most cost-efficient option, especially for storage-heavy workloads.
- Choose PeaSoup if: You need predictable billing, high-performance storage for backups/Veeam, or want to reduce egress fees and support sustainable (liquid-cooled) infrastructure.
- Choose AWS if: You require a massive, global ecosystem, specialized managed services (AI/ML), and have complex, highly elastic infrastructure needs that require native AWS tooling.
Get in touch or visit our S3-compatible cloud storage page for more details.
