A seedbox is a rented server with a fast connection and a lot of disk that downloads, stores and shares files for you. Storage servers and S3-style object storage do a similar job for backups and archives. If you want a seedbox paid with Monero, or simply a few terabytes of off-site storage that is not tied to a card, there are now enough providers to compare. This guide covers the hosts in Monerica's Storage & Seedboxes subcategory and explains which kind of service fits which job.
Quick Answer
- Classic seedbox on the provider's own hardware: Pulsed Media (Finland).
- Seedbox with media apps and a VPN included: Useed (France) or Giga Rapid.
- No email, no password: Peerbox, with a discount for paying in Monero.
- S3 object storage for backups: Buckets Ninja.
Seedbox, Storage Server or Object Storage?
- Seedbox: a managed account or small server with a torrent client, a web interface and often media apps such as Plex or Jellyfin. You get speed and convenience, usually without root access.
- Cloud download service: you paste a link or a magnet, the service fetches the file, and you download or stream it over HTTPS or WebDAV. There is no server to manage.
- Storage server or storage VPS: a server with large, slower disks and full root access. You install what you like: Nextcloud, a backup target, a media library.
- Object storage (S3-compatible): buckets that you reach through tools such as rclone, restic or the AWS CLI. You pay per terabyte stored and it suits backups and static files.
What People Use Them For
The lawful uses are broad: distributing Linux images and other open-source releases, sharing your own large files, mirroring public datasets, keeping encrypted off-site backups, and hosting a personal media library or Nextcloud. A seedbox also keeps peer-to-peer traffic off your home connection, so your home IP address is not the one other peers see.
Every provider in this guide publishes rules against copyright infringement and abuse. Paying in Monero protects your payment details. It does not change what you are allowed to host, and it does not change the law where you live.
Seedboxes and Storage Paid With Monero: Comparison
Details were checked on each provider's website in November 2026. Prices move, so treat them as a guide. The KYC column shows the label on the provider's Monerica listing.
| Provider | Type | Example plan | Monero shown on site | Sign-up | KYC label on Monerica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulsed Media | Seedboxes, storage boxes, dedicated servers | Seedboxes from 1.99 EUR/month, 4 TB storage box 8.99 EUR/month | Yes (XMR) | Account | Not stated |
| Useed | Seedbox with apps | From 4 EUR/month, no commitment | Yes | Account | Not stated |
| Giga Rapid | Seedbox-style storage (GigaDrive) | 200 GB from 2.99 EUR/month, 3 TB from 16.95 EUR/month | Yes | Account | Not stated |
| Peerbox | Private seedbox and file host | 100 GB 7.20 EUR/month, 1 TB 36 EUR/month | Yes, 10% discount | Account number only | Guaranteed No KYC |
| Torbox | Cloud download service | See site | Per Monerica listing | Account | Not stated |
| Buckets Ninja | S3 object storage | 7.99 EUR per TB per month | Yes | Email only | Guaranteed No KYC |
| Hostiko | Storage VPS | See site | Yes | Account | Guaranteed No KYC |
| 99Stack | Block and object storage | Hourly billing | Yes (logo) | Account | Not stated |
Seedbox Providers
Pulsed Media
Pulsed Media is a Finnish host that has sold seedboxes since 2010 and says it runs its own datacenters in Finland. Its range is wide. In November 2026 the site listed an SSD series from 1.99 EUR a month, a 10 Gbps RAID5 series from 8.99 EUR a month with 2 TB to 12 TB of disk, and a 20 Gbps RAID10 series from 17.99 EUR a month, all before VAT. It also sells plain storage boxes (4 TB for 8.99 EUR, 8 TB for 14.99 EUR, 32 TB for 63.99 EUR) that support SSH, SFTP, rsync, rclone and Borg, which makes them a good backup target.
Payment is by PayPal or cryptocurrency, and the site names XMR alongside BTC, LTC and ETH. A 14-day money-back guarantee is advertised.
Useed
Useed is a French seedbox provider aimed at people who want apps rather than a shell. Plans start from 4 EUR a month with no commitment. The site lists Plex, Jellyfin, Nextcloud and more than 30 other one-click applications, unlimited traffic on all plans, and WireGuard and OpenVPN access included at no extra cost. Monero appears with Bitcoin, PayPal and bank cards in the payment methods. The site is in French by default with an English version.
Giga Rapid
Giga Rapid sells GigaDrive plans, which work like a seedbox with a large app catalogue. The Eco series started at 2.99 EUR a month for 200 GB of storage and 1 TB of outgoing traffic, the Regular series at 6.95 EUR for 1 TB and 6 TB of traffic, and the Pro series at 16.95 EUR for 3 TB and 12 TB of traffic. When the traffic quota is used up, speed is reduced until the next reset instead of an extra charge being added. One-click apps include Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Nextcloud, Syncthing and WireGuard, with availability depending on the plan. Monero is named in the site footer, and there is a three-day money-back window.
Peerbox
Peerbox takes the most privacy-minded approach of the group. There is no email and no password: signing up gives you an account number and a 12-word recovery phrase, and the site says the server keeps only a keyed hash of the number. It accepts Monero and Bitcoin, and paying in Monero takes 10% off the total.
Storage is sold from 100 GB to 10 TB in 50 GB steps, prepaid for 1, 3 or 12 months with no automatic renewal. Monthly transfer is five times the storage you buy. Peerbox fetches torrents and direct links to its own storage, so the swarm sees the server's address rather than yours, and you reach your files over S3, WebDAV, SFTP or an HTTP API. An optional vault encrypts files in your browser with AES-256-GCM before upload. The site notes that registration may require an invite, depending on its current settings.
Torbox
Torbox is a cloud download service rather than a server. According to its Monerica listing it handles torrents, Usenet and web downloads, offers streaming in a web player, WebDAV access and Stremio integration, and accepts Monero on paid plans. Its site is a web app that we could not read without an account, so check the plan details and payment options there before subscribing.
Storage Providers
Buckets Ninja
Buckets Ninja sells S3-compatible object storage at 7.99 EUR per terabyte per month. Sign-up needs only an email address, usage is billed from a prepaid wallet, and Monero is named among the payment options. The service works with rclone, the AWS CLI, Cyberduck, Veeam and restic, and supports versioning, object lock and lifecycle rules. One terabyte of egress is included for each terabyte committed, and ingress is free. Data is encrypted at rest by default, and you can supply your own keys or encrypt on the client with rclone crypt, which is the option to choose if you want the provider to be unable to read your files.
Hostiko and 99Stack
Hostiko sells storage VPS plans with large disks, and a 2026 news item on its site announced NVMe storage VPS in Warsaw. It shows Monero among its payment methods and carries a Guaranteed No KYC label on Monerica. A storage VPS gives you root access, so you can run Nextcloud, a backup server or a media library yourself.
99Stack offers block storage and S3-compatible object storage next to its cloud servers, billed by the hour from a balance topped up with crypto.
Other listed providers
The Storage & Seedboxes page also lists general hosts that sell storage as one product among many, including Datalix (S3 object storage and Nextcloud hosting in Frankfurt), servinga (S3 object storage), BlueAngelHost (storage servers in Bulgaria and the Netherlands) and Rdp.Vision (storage servers with email or Telegram sign-up). Check each listing and the provider's checkout for current Monero support.
What to Check Before You Pay
- Disk and redundancy: RAID0 is fast but one failed disk loses everything. RAID5, RAID10 or a replicated object store is safer. A seedbox is not a backup.
- Traffic allowance: look at outgoing traffic per month and what happens when it runs out.
- Port speed: 1 Gbps is plenty for most people. 10 Gbps and 20 Gbps plans are shared with other users.
- Access methods: SFTP, rclone, WebDAV and S3 make it easy to move files home. A web interface alone is limiting.
- Root or managed: managed seedboxes are simpler. Storage servers give you control and the work that comes with it.
- Rules: read the acceptable-use policy, including any rules about public trackers.
- Refunds and expiry: prepaid services are deleted some time after they expire. Note the date.
Privacy Tips
- Register with an email alias where an email is required. See anonymous and no-KYC email providers.
- Pay from your own Monero wallet, not straight from an exchange account.
- Encrypt before you upload. Tools such as rclone crypt, restic and Borg encrypt on your side, so the host stores only ciphertext.
- Use SFTP or HTTPS for transfers, never plain FTP.
- Connect through a VPN or Tor when you sign up and log in if you do not want the provider to see your home IP address. See VPN vs. Tor for Monero.
FAQ
Can I pay for a seedbox with Monero?
Yes. Pulsed Media, Useed, Giga Rapid and Peerbox all show Monero as a payment option on their own sites, and Torbox is listed on Monerica as accepting it for paid plans.
Are seedboxes legal?
Yes. A seedbox is a server with a file-sharing client on it. What matters is the content: sharing files you have the right to share is lawful, and sharing copyrighted material without permission is not. Providers enforce this in their terms.
Which option needs the least personal information?
Peerbox asks for no email at all and Buckets Ninja asks only for an email address. Both carry a Guaranteed No KYC label on Monerica.
Seedbox or VPS: which should I rent?
Rent a seedbox if you want file transfer and media apps ready to use. Rent a VPS if you need root access and want to run other software too. Many VPS plans have small disks and strict traffic limits, so check both.
Can I store Monero node data on a storage server?
You can, but a node needs fast disks. A storage VPS on hard drives will sync slowly. See Monero node requirements before choosing a plan.
