Scality Artesca
Object storage solutions
Storage management software
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What is Scality Artesca
Scality Artesca is an S3-compatible object storage software platform designed for on-premises and edge deployments. It targets IT infrastructure teams and service providers that need to store and manage unstructured data for backup, archive, content repositories, and cloud-native applications. Artesca is delivered as a Kubernetes-based software stack and is commonly deployed on commodity x86 servers, with options to use erasure coding for durability and efficiency. It emphasizes API-driven operations and integration with S3 tooling and data management workflows.
S3-compatible object storage
Artesca provides an S3 API surface intended to work with common S3 clients and application integrations. This can reduce application changes compared with proprietary object interfaces. It supports typical object storage use cases such as backup targets, archives, and application data lakes. For organizations standardizing on S3 semantics, it offers an on-premises alternative to public cloud object storage.
Kubernetes-based deployment model
Artesca is packaged to run on Kubernetes, aligning with containerized infrastructure and GitOps-style operations. This can simplify lifecycle management (deployment, scaling, upgrades) for teams already operating Kubernetes clusters. It also fits edge or distributed deployments where a consistent Kubernetes footprint is preferred. The model supports API-driven automation rather than appliance-style administration.
Designed for commodity hardware
Artesca is typically deployed on standard x86 servers rather than requiring a proprietary storage appliance. This can help organizations reuse existing server procurement and operational practices. It supports storage efficiency approaches such as erasure coding, which can reduce raw capacity overhead compared with full replication in some scenarios. The approach is relevant for environments that want tighter control over data location and infrastructure costs than public cloud services.
Operational Kubernetes dependency
Because Artesca is Kubernetes-based, teams generally need Kubernetes skills and supporting tooling to deploy and operate it effectively. Organizations without mature container operations may face a steeper learning curve than with managed cloud object storage. Cluster design choices (networking, storage devices, upgrades) can directly affect stability and performance. This can increase time-to-production for smaller IT teams.
Not a managed cloud service
Artesca is software you operate, so the customer remains responsible for capacity planning, patching, monitoring, and incident response. This differs from public cloud object storage where the provider handles most infrastructure operations. For teams seeking minimal operational overhead, this can be a drawback. It may also require additional third-party components for observability and backup of the platform itself.
Feature parity varies by use case
S3 compatibility does not always imply full parity with every S3 feature or every ecosystem integration used in large public cloud environments. Some advanced capabilities (for example, certain lifecycle behaviors, analytics integrations, or tightly coupled cloud services) may require alternative designs or additional tooling. Buyers should validate required S3 behaviors with proof-of-concept testing. This is especially important for applications that assume specific cloud-provider semantics.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1‑year subscription | Starting at $3,800 per year (50 TB usable example) | Full-featured ARTESCA software subscription; includes 24×7 enterprise support. Capacity‑based pricing — contact Scality for exact quote. |
| 3‑year subscription | Price varies — contact Scality | Multi‑year commitment option; includes 24×7 enterprise support; pricing depends on usable capacity and term. |
| 5‑year subscription | Price varies — contact Scality | Long‑term subscription option; includes 24×7 enterprise support; pricing depends on usable capacity and term. |
Pay-as-you-go (consumption) Pricing model: Pay‑as‑you‑go (consumption-based) Free tier/trial: Trial available (time‑limited); no permanent free tier published. Example costs: Not published on the public site; customers are invited to "Get Started" / contact sales for usage rates. Discount options: Not published; contact sales for volume/commitment pricing and CSP partner programs.
Hardware appliance
| Offering | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARTESCA hardware appliance (all‑flash) | Starting under $58,000 (per Scality PR) | Preconfigured hardware + ARTESCA software — availability via Scality channel partners; contact sales or reseller for exact configurations and quotes. |
Trial / Evaluation ARTESCA OVA free trial: 30‑day full‑feature trial (no credit card, download/OVA deployment). (If/when offered historically, Scality also referenced a 90‑day unlimited trial for ARTESCA 2.0 in earlier PR messaging.)
Seller details
Scality, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2009
Private
https://www.scality.com/
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