Lightbits SDS vs Scality RING
| Lightbits SDS | Scality RING | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | — |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Deployment model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Storage protocols | NVMe/TCP block storage | S3-compatible API, NFS, SMB |
| Replication | Yes | Yes |
| Erasure coding | Yes | Yes |
| Kubernetes support | Yes | — |
| S3-compatible access | No | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Software-Defined Storage Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Scality RING scores higher on our published basis.