How S3 Billing Actually Works (And Why R2 Is Different)

Logosofia no Dia a Dia · May 1, 2026 · 30m

Cloud storage billing seems simple — pay per gigabyte — but the real costs hide in request charges, egress fees, and storage class penalties. This episode breaks down the four main categories of S3-style billing, explains why Cloudflare R2's "zero egress" model changes the math for static assets, and covers the horror stories of viral files causing five-figure bills. If you're hosting audio, images, or serving files to users, understanding these parameters could save you thousands. Episode 2571 — myweirdprompts.com/n/2571 (permanent short link: myweirdprompts.com/276867)