Object Mount
Turn cloud storage into local storage.
Object Mount makes remote storage feel local so teams and professionals can move fast, stay focused and work without limits.
Why Object Mount
Work without waiting.
Instantly work with cloud-stored files as if they’re already on your machine, ready without the wait.
Any-cloud ready.
Use it with your favorite S3-compatible storage across cloud, on-prem or hybrid environments.
Instant access.
Work with cloud files directly in your current tools and workflows at 10× faster speeds.
Built for you.
Run on Mac, Windows, Linux. POSIX-compatible. No retraining, no retooling—just performance.
Performance
So fast, it feels local.
Object Mount transforms the cloud into fast, local-like storage, unlocking powerful advantages for your workflows. No downloading, syncing or relinking. Just open and start working.
Fastest read and write
Over 50x faster.
Unparalleled scaling
10+ TBps speeds.
Zero time wasted
Unmatched transfers.
Plug and play
Shorten data workflows.
Enterprise data platforms.
Access and move data across systems to power applications and workflows.
Learn moreBackup and archive.
Securely store and instantly access critical data without long restore times.
Learn moreCustomer story
Tyrell achieves faster media workflows with Object Mount.
“I’ve never seen anything like this. Object Mount has completely redefined how media is stored, accessed, and edited—globally, instantly, and without the usual complexity. This is a game-changer for object storage workflows.”
Pricing
Simple pricing.
Distributing data across tens of thousands of underutilized storage nodes costs less and eliminates the need for multi-region replication.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
Find answers to commonly asked questions on Object Mount.
Does Object Mount compress or deduplicate the data?
No, Object Mount does not compress or deduplicate data. This is an explicit design goal. Scrambling data—which is needed for compression/dedupe or requiring an S3-to-S3 gateway to translate between scrambled and unscrambled formats—produces unacceptably low performance and scalability. Instead, Storj maps files to objects in a 1-to-1 fashion that is both POSIX compatible and directly accessible on the S3 interface, delivering ultra-high performance.
Is Object Mount just a special shell?
No, the Object Mount command merely enables its direct mode to intercept the user’s preferred shell, whether that is bash, zsh, csh, or something else. Tab completion and other actions are due to the support within the existing shell, rather than because of Object Mount doing something. Running commands like ls actually launches the unmodified ls binary installed on the system.
Does Object Mount work with software written in C/C++, Java, Python, Go, etc?
Yes, Object Mount is designed to work with any software, including software that Storj customers have written. Note that some applications may parse URIs and treat them separately. In those cases, Storj recommends the use of path-style access. Alternatively, add the application to the uricompat option in Object Mount direct mode to intercept command line URI arguments.
Does Object Mount support Windows and Mac?
Yes, Object Mount supports Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Does Object Mount work inside Docker, Kubernetes and Singularity containers?
Yes, Object Mount can be used with containers in multiple ways: (i) by mounting on the host and bind-mounting into the container, (ii) by injecting the Object Mount library into an unmodified container (Storj provides a seamless way to do this), (iii) or by installing Object Mount inside the container. For instructions specific to Docker and Singularity, please see the user guide. The CSI driver for Kubernetes is now available on request. Note that Object Mount does not require any special privileges to run inside a container.
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Work without waiting.
Make the switch and get local-like performance from the globally distributed cloud.