Seagate Lyve Cloud review
Updated October 17, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team
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Our verdict
Seagate Lyve Cloud is S3 compatible object storage with flexible tiers, built for storing, protecting and accessing large volumes of data. For teams that want storage that works alongside existing systems in hybrid and multi cloud setups, it is a fitting option to consider.
Key facts
- Best for
- S3 compatible object storage for large data sets
- Free egress
- No egress, API or retrieval fees↗
- S3-compatible
- Yes↗
- Minimum storage period
- 180 days↗
- Storage types
- Object↗
- Compliance certifications
- SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA↗
- Legal entity
- Seagate Technology Holdings plc↗
- Headquarters
- United States↗
- Founded
- 2021↗
- Official website
- seagate.com
Facts checked October 17, 2026, 3 sources
Pros and cons
Pros
- S3 compatible, so it works with hybrid and multi cloud setups
- Versioning, cross region replication and lifecycle rules for data management
- Compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA standards
Cons
- The infrequent access tier has a minimum retention period, which makes short lived data a poor fit
- Object storage suits data kept in buckets, so workloads that need traditional file systems fall outside it
Who it suits
- Enterprises moving large data sets from outside cloud environments
- Teams that need strong compliance and immutable data controls
Who should look elsewhere
- Teams that need a traditional file system for daily work
- Projects with data that is deleted within a short period
Encryption, controls and compliance
Data in transit is protected with transport layer security, and an internal key management system applies server side encryption by default. Write once read many controls help keep data unchanged, and bucket rules govern retention. Access can be limited by IP origin, cross origin requests can be governed, and multifactor authentication protects admin console access. The service is compliant with SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA standards, which gives teams a documented baseline.
Data transfer and management
A built in transfer tool moves large data sets from external cloud environments into the service, with jobs launched and tracked inside the console. Transfers can run over the internet or over a direct connection depending on the performance a project needs. Jobs can be scheduled to repeat or run once, and dashboards, logs and audit trails show progress. Object versioning, cross region geo replication and edge to cloud synchronisation help with day to day data management.
How Seagate Lyve Cloud compares
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lyve Cloud built to store?+
Lyve Cloud is object storage built to keep large volumes of data safe, accessible and ready for use. It suits active data as well as long term data that is accessed less often, with a tier designed for infrequent access that keeps older material available.
How does the transfer tool work?+
The transfer tool moves large data sets from external cloud environments into the service. Jobs run inside the console, so no outside tools are needed, and both one time transfers and recurring imports can be arranged with progress visible throughout.
Which compliance standards does the service meet?+
The service complies with SOC 2, ISO 27001 and HIPAA standards, which cover security practice and the handling of sensitive health information. Multifactor authentication for the admin console adds another layer of control over who can change settings and who can reach the data held in buckets.
Which company operates Seagate Lyve Cloud?+
Seagate Lyve Cloud is operated by Seagate Technology Holdings plc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Where is Seagate Lyve Cloud based?+
Seagate Lyve Cloud is based in United States. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
When was Seagate Lyve Cloud founded?+
Seagate Lyve Cloud was founded in 2021. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Sources
- lyve.seagate.com/object-storage-service checked October 17, 2026
Backs: Free egress, S3-compatible, Minimum storage period, Storage types, Compliance certifications
“No egress, API or retrieval fees”
- en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Lyve Cloud is a cloud-based storage service first offered by Seagate in February 2021.”
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seagate_Technology checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“Operational headquarters in Fremont, California ... Fremont, California, United States (operational)”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked October 18, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Price per GB per month, Egress price per GB.