Stop overpaying for
cloud storage.

The real cost of cloud storage isn't just the per-gigabyte price — it's egress (download) fees, minimum-storage-duration charges, per-request API costs, duplicate copies, and vendor lock-in. You cut the bill by storing less (de-duplicate), moving data byte-direct instead of downloading and re-uploading, and keeping your files on cheap object storage you own — which is exactly what Whimsy is built to do.

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   See what you're storing

   One view of your usage across every connected cloud and drive, so you can spot the duplicates, old projects, and redundant copies inflating your bill.

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   Cut what you don't need

   Find and clear duplicate photos, RAW files, and video across all your storage — every copy you remove is storage you stop paying for.

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   Move without paying twice

   Byte-direct transfers stream server-to-server, so you don't pay to download data and re-upload it, and you never burn your own bandwidth.

Own your backing store

Keep cheap storage you control — and still use it like a drive.

Freedom

No vendor lock-in, ever.

Who it's for

For anyone whose storage bill keeps creeping up.

Questions, answered

What are cloud storage egress fees?

Egress fees are what a provider charges to move data out of their cloud — typically per gigabyte downloaded. Amazon S3, for example, bills around $0.09/GB egress, so retrieving or restoring large libraries can cost more than storing them. Some providers, like Cloudflare R2, charge no egress at all.

What hidden costs do cloud storage providers charge?

Beyond the headline per-GB price: egress (download) fees, per-request API charges, minimum object sizes, and minimum-storage-duration penalties. Wasabi, for instance, bills a 90-day minimum retention — delete a file early and you still pay for the rest of the window.

Does Whimsy charge me for storage?

No. Whimsy is a control layer, not a cloud — your files stay in the accounts you already have, and you pay those providers directly at their own rates. Whimsy itself is free while we're in early access.

How do I avoid egress fees when moving between clouds?

Don't download everything to your computer and re-upload it — that pays to pull the data down and burns your own bandwidth. Whimsy transfers byte-direct between providers, so files move server-to-server in one hop instead of round-tripping through your laptop.

What's the cheapest way to store a large library?

For cold archives, S3-compatible object storage like Backblaze B2, Wasabi, or Cloudflare R2 is usually far cheaper than consumer clouds — and R2 charges no egress. Whimsy connects to all of them, so you can keep cheap storage as your backing store and still browse and search it like any other drive.

Can de-duplication actually lower my storage bill?

Yes — directly. Every duplicate photo, RAW, or video clip is storage you pay for twice. Whimsy finds duplicates across all your clouds and drives so you can clear them and stop paying to keep the same file several times.

Does moving files between cloud accounts cost money?

It can, depending on the source provider's egress pricing — but you avoid the double cost of downloading then re-uploading, and you never pay for your own bandwidth, because Whimsy streams the transfer directly between the two services.

How does Whimsy help me avoid vendor lock-in?

Because your files stay in your own accounts and Whimsy can move them byte-direct between providers, you're never trapped on one platform. If a cheaper or better option appears, you can shift your data without rebuilding your sharing, search, or workflow.

Can I see how much I'm storing across all my clouds?

Yes. Whimsy shows your storage usage across every connected account and drive in one place, so you can spot what's eating space — duplicates, old projects, redundant copies — before it inflates your bill.