Geyser Data ROI Calculator
Instantly See How Geyser Slashes Archive Costs vs. Amazon S3 Glacier
Enter your archive size, retention period, average file size, and how often you need to pull data.
We crunch storage, retrieval, egress, and API request fees exactly as Amazon S3 Glacier bills them—then apply the same numbers to Geyser’s flat $3/TB-month rate (two copies included).
You’ll see:
- Total 7-year cost for each platform
- Dollar savings with Geyser
- Number of LTO-9 tapes required
- Energy / CO₂ avoided
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Predictable Flat Pricing: One simple subscription: no retrieval, egress, or early-delete surprises.
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Tape-Level Durability: Dual-copy LTO-9 written in geographically separate vaults for 11 × 9’s durability.
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Up to 87 % Lower Energy: Tape sits idle; disks spin 24 × 7. Your archive—greener by default.
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Air-Gapped Security: Keep your IP safe
About the Calculator
The numbers you just ran are based on public 2024 AWS pricing and Geyser Data’s transparent tape-as-a-service model.
Compliance: SOC 2 Type II in progress · Air-gapped replicas · 45 years of Spectra Logic tape heritage
Sustainability: Tape media uses 87 % less energy than disk-based cold storage (INSIC 2023). Estimated CO₂ savings calculated at 0.37 kg CO₂/kWh (US EPA grid average).
Amazon Web Services, AWS, and Amazon S3 Glacier are trademarks of Amazon Technologies, Inc. All pricing comparisons are based on publicly available AWS Glacier Flexible Retrieval rates as of January 2025. Cost estimates are for illustration only; actual charges may vary.
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Unlock Seamless Media Archiving with Tape-as-a-Service
- Integrated Workflow: Seamlessly integrates with existing media asset management systems, including full compatibility with Spectra Logic's Rio Media Suite, ensuring smooth workflows from content creation to secure archiving.
- Cost-Effective Storage: Eliminates the high fees associated with traditional cloud storage solutions, providing a more affordable alternative for long-term data preservation.
- Scalability: Adapts to the evolving needs of your organization, whether you're a boutique post-production house or a major broadcasting network.
- Secure, Long-Term Preservation: Utilizes tape storage's inherent durability and reliability, ensuring your media assets are protected for decades.
How it works
Geyser archives data at scale in the cloud. It is easy to consume, more cost-effective than comparable cloud-based cold storage services, and does not require special skills, significant capital investments, or on-premises infrastructure. Organizations use tape cloud archive for backup & archive, data analytics and artificial intelligence.
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What You'll Learn:
How Geyser's Cloud Archive works – Get a clear explanation of how this cloud-based tape archive service combines the security and cost-efficiency of tape with the flexibility of S3 cloud storage.
Benefits over traditional cloud archive – Discover why tape-as-a-Service is faster, greener, and more affordable than Amazon Glacier and other cold storage options—offering zero retrieval fees, instant provisioning, and 5-minute setup.
Key use cases and advantages – Learn how Geyser supports backup, analytics, and AI workflows with automated data migration, enhanced security, and full user control—ideal for organizations with large-scale, long-term data needs.