The Open S3 Alternative to Reolink Cloud
Replace Reolink Cloud's $6.99/month (30GB cap) subscription with $0.35/month Cloudflare R2 or Backblaze B2 storage using your camera's native FTP feature.
Feature & Pricing Breakdown: Reolink Cloud vs. Rilavek + S3/R2
See how bypassing vendor subscription lock-in saves up to 90% in recurring storage costs.
| Feature / Capability | Reolink Cloud | Rilavek + Cloudflare R2 / B2 |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost (per camera) | $6.99/mo | ~$0.30 - $0.50/mo (raw storage only) |
| Per-Camera Seat Tax | Yes (scales linearly with camera count) | Zero per-camera multipliers |
| Storage Retention Freedom | 30-day rolling history, 30GB shared cloud storage limit across max 5 cameras | Unlimited custom retention via S3 Lifecycle |
| Data Portability & Lock-in | Motion clips only, 30GB hard storage cap, locked in proprietary app with no raw S3 export | 100% Owned S3/R2/B2 bucket in your account |
| Hardware Requirement | Camera Only | Camera Only (Native FTP Firmware) |
Supported Reolink Camera Models
Choose your exact Reolink model to view step-by-step FTP configuration guides and tested firmware parameters:
Reolink Video Doorbell PoE / Wi-Fi (5MP)
2K (4MP)
4.096 Mbps · H.264
View Setup Guide Reolink RLC-810A 4K Smart PoE Bullet
4K (8MP)
8.192 Mbps · H.265
View Setup Guide Reolink TrackMix PoE 4K Dual-Lens PTZ
4K (8MP)
8.192 Mbps · H.265
View Setup Guide Reolink Duo 2 PoE 4K 180° Panoramic Camera
4K (8MP)
8.192 Mbps · H.265
View Setup Guide Reolink CX410 ColorX 2K Night Vision Camera
2K (4MP)
4.096 Mbps · H.264
View Setup Guide Reolink RLC-1212A 12MP Ultra HD PoE Bullet
12MP
12.288 Mbps · H.265
View Setup Guide Other Reolink Cameras & NVRs
4K (8MP)
6.144 Mbps · H.265
View Setup Guide Ready to Ditch Reolink Cloud Fees?
Create your free Rilavek ingestion pipe in 60 seconds. Connect your Reolink cameras and start streaming directly to your private S3 bucket.
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