Video surveillance storage solutions can often include a hidden price tag of expensive infrastructure, high maintenance costs, or unpredictable cloud fees. Learn how S3-compatible storage from Rumble Cloud® solves real-world issues.
Surveillance video storage requirements can vary from small setups requiring little storage and infrequent access to installations requiring continuously storing and accessing petabytes of video.
| Storage Setup | Rumble Cloud Solution | Compare Savings |
|---|---|---|
Home Security 2 cameras, 1080p, 24/7 recording, 30-day retention. Generates ~3 TB/month; needs scalable, low-maintenance storage for remote access and basic redundancy. |
S3-compatible cloud storage provides unlimited scalability without upfront hardware costs. Store 3 TB for $30/month, with easy integration for motion-triggered uploads and secure remote viewing via apps. |
Non-cloud (NAS + HDDs): Upfront costs ~$400 for 4 TB setup (e.g., QNAP TS-233 + drives); effective monthly ~$15 (amortized over 3 years + power). Big Tech S3 cloud storage: ~$74/month ($69 storage + ~$5 egress for 150 GB viewing/downloads). |
Small Business 8 cameras, 1080p, 24/7 recording, 30-day retention. Generates ~12 TB/month; requires reliable backup, quick searchability for incident review, and protection against local failures. |
Use S3-compatible object storage for automatic tiered archiving (e.g., frequent access for recent footage). Total cost: $120/month for 12 TB, enabling AI-powered metadata tagging for efficient retrieval without on-site servers. |
Non-cloud (8-bay NAS + HDDs): Upfront costs ~$1,100 (e.g., Synology DS1522+ + drives); effective monthly ~$40. Big Tech S3 cloud storage: ~$321/month ($276 storage + ~$45 egress for 600 GB). |
Retail Store 20 cameras, 4K, 24/7 recording, 60-day retention. Generates ~200 TB/month (higher bitrate for 4K); demands high availability, compliance with data retention laws, and multi-user access. |
Cloud storage handles petabyte-scale growth effortlessly. Retain 400 TB (two months) for $4,000/month, with built-in encryption, versioning, and integration with analytics tools for loss prevention insights. |
Non-cloud (enterprise rack storage): Upfront costs ~$18,000 for 400 TB (SAN enclosure + surveillance HDDs); effective monthly ~$600. Big Tech S3 cloud storage: ~$10,600/month ($9,200 storage + ~$1,400 egress for 20 TB at tiered rates). |
Multi-Location Chain 100 cameras across 5 sites, mixed resolutions, 90-day retention. Generates ~1 PB/month; needs centralized management, disaster recovery, and cost-effective long-term archiving across geographies. | S3-compatible solutions offer global replication and lifecycle policies to move older data to archives. Store ~2.7 PB for $27,000/month, reducing IT overhead and ensuring seamless failover for enterprise-wide monitoring. | Non-cloud (distributed enterprise storage): Upfront costs ~$60,000 for 2.7 PB (high-capacity servers + HDD arrays); effective monthly ~$2,000 (incl. maintenance). Big Tech S3 cloud storage: ~$65,000/month ($62,100 storage + ~$2,900 egress for 135 TB). |
City-Wide Surveillance 500 cameras, 4K/1080p mix, 365-day retention for critical areas. Generates ~5 PB/month; requires massive scalability, regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR), and advanced querying for investigations. | Leverage S3-compatible storage for exabyte-ready infrastructure with zero egress fees for internal transfers. Annual retention (~60 PB) costs ~$600,000/month, supporting federated search and integration with city AI systems for public safety analytics. | Non-cloud (data center-scale storage): Upfront costs ~$1.2M for 60 PB (custom SAN/NAS clusters); effective monthly ~$40,000 (incl. ops). Big Tech S3 cloud storage: ~$1.5M/month ($1.38M storage + ~$120,000 egress for 3 PB at volume tiers). |
With Rumble Cloud, you’ll get operational efficiency on demand:
- Instant access: Retrieve footage from anywhere, anytime, no VPNs, no bottlenecks.
- Reduce or eliminate automated archiving: One low-cost, S3 compatible tier solves for all storage requirements
- Seamless integration: Compatible with most IP cameras, NVRs, and VMS platforms. No need to rip and replace.
S3-compatible storage offers enterprise-grade durability and encryption. Your footage is protected from tampering, loss, and unauthorized access without the complexity of managing physical drives or RAID arrays.
Designed for storing large files like audio, video, images, and logs, Rumble Cloud object storage integrates with S3-compatible clients (via SDKs or tools like MinIO, Cyberduck, or direct API), supporting remote access integrations.
Whether you’re a retail chain pulling clips for loss prevention, a logistics firm reviewing driver footage, or a school district archiving security events, S3-compatible cloud storage gives you the freedom to use your footage without being penalized for it.
With Rumble Cloud you won’t need to second-guess the cost to download a clip (none), and you won’t encounter surprise billing (no surprises, just secure, scalable, cost-effective surveillance storage).
Shifting surveillance footage to Rumble Cloud can eliminate the need for expensive on-prem hardware, reduce IT overhead, and gain instant scalability. Whether you’re storing terabytes or petabytes of footage, you pay only for what you allocate, eliminating overprovisioning or costly upgrades.
And if you’re using a platform like Rumble Cloud, which offers zero ingress and egress fees, the savings multiply. Unlike traditional cloud providers that charge you to upload or download your own data, Rumble Cloud lets you move footage freely, ideal for teams that frequently review, analyze, or repurpose surveillance content.
Ready to modernize your surveillance strategy and unlock real savings?
- No contracts or lock-ins
- Fixed monthly billing for predictability
- No data transfer penalties.
Switch to S3-compatible cloud storage. Your footage deserves it, and so does your bottom line. Terms and conditions apply.
