Filebase Review: fees, KYC and how to sign up

// Review

by the bestcloudmining editorial desk · curated review · prose updated 2026-10-02 · facts as of 2026-10-02 · how we verify

Overview

Filebase is a decentralized storage service from our database records on 2026-10-02 [1]. S3-compatible object storage plus IPFS pinning with free object egress; $15/TB, free 5 GB tier (2026-09-24). The operator is Filebase (United States) [2]. A mature, well-backed S3-compatible store with genuinely free object egress and a real free tier, but the 'decentralized' pitch is now mostly IPFS pinning on Filebase-controlled infrastructure, Filecoin deals are no longer advertised, and no durability nines or standard SLA are published. [3]. This review was fact-checked against live sources on 2026-10-02 [1].

What you can rent

S3-compatible object storage plus IPFS pinning with free object egress; $15/TB, free 5 GB tier (2026-09-24). The specific products available depend on the current service configuration [2]. From $15.0 per TB/mo [3]. See the Pricing section below for rates and the Contract section for terms.

Contract & terms

The operator is Filebase, based in United States [2]. KYC policy: none [3]. Terms of service were reviewed on our check date [1]. No refund policy was documented beyond standard provider terms [3]. Payment methods and pricing are documented in the Pricing section [3].

Proof & verifiability

The service was live and responding on 2026-10-02 [1]. The documentation was accessible and reviewed [2]. Key claims were verified against the operator's own published information [3]. What stays unverifiable depends on the depth of public documentation available from this provider [3].

Reliability & history

No critical issues were found during our verification pass [1]. Community feedback was checked for complaints and positive signals [3]. No fraud, exit or insolvency events were identified during our check [3]. The service status was live and operational on our check date [1].

Pricing

From $15.0 per TB/mo [3]. Payment methods and fees are documented per the operator's published pricing [2]. KYC policy: none [3]. No minimum deposit or purchase threshold beyond standard account creation [3] [4] [5].

// How to get started with Filebase

Built only from what is documented on this page as of 2026-10-02 - anything not documented stays a gap on purpose.

1. Open the provider site

   Everything happens on filebase.com - we count the click, nothing else changes for you.

2. No ID check documented

   KYC is documented as none as of 2026-10-02. Create the account with an email only; assume a check can still be requested before a large payout.

3. Pick the smallest unit that still works

   Price from $15 per TB/mo - start with the minimum, not with the plan the checkout page pushes.

4. Read the term before you sign

   refund: Monthly plans are billed monthly and cancellable anytime (pricing page: 'Billed monthly, cancel anytime'). A term you did not read is money you cannot get back.

5. Verify the output, not the dashboard

   Proof is documented as partial - IPFS objects are content-addressed (CIDs), so integrity is verifiable on retrieval, and the object-storage copy returns CIDs. Compare the first payout with the pool or wallet before scaling up.

Then run the math: mining calculator · contract vs. HODL · all decentralized storage providers.

// Is Filebase legit?

Short answer: Based on our checks as of 2026-10-02: Filebase scores 6.8/10 in our weighted review. We logged 3 red flags (listed above). User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.

Status	active
Operator	Filebase · HQ United States (high)
Founded	2019
Proof	partial
KYC	none

Red flags

• Storage Terms: unpaid/depleted funding removes data within 30 days
• Company disclaims all responsibility for the distributed storage platform and Storage Nodes
• Marketing leans 'decentralized' while the Filecoin side is no longer documented on the site

What "legit" does not mean

A real, operating provider can still lose you money: with a contract you own no hardware, revenue follows coin price and difficulty, and most published contracts are priced so the seller comes out ahead. "Legit" means the operator exists and pays what its terms promise - not that the deal is profitable. 15 dated sources back this page; they are listed under sources.

// Alternatives to Filebase

Same category, scored on the same criteria - so the comparison stays honest. Compare only in the same unit, and read the minimum, KYC and proof columns before switching.

// Filebase FAQ

Is Filebase legit?

Based on our checks as of 2026-10-02: Filebase scores 6.8/10 in our weighted review. We logged 3 red flags (listed above). User reports and operator background are documented with dated sources in the meta-review below.