Cloud Storage & File Sharing
Backblaze
Unlimited computer backup plus low-cost B2 object storage.
4.6· 152 reviews· via G2Founded 2007 · San Mateo, CA
What is Backblaze?
Backblaze is a cloud storage company offering unlimited personal computer backup and B2 Cloud Storage, an S3-compatible object storage service. It is known for low, transparent pricing and serves both consumers backing up laptops and businesses needing bulk cloud storage.
Best known for: Unlimited computer backup and cheap B2 object storage
Key features
- Unlimited computer backup
- B2 S3-compatible object storage
- Low, transparent pricing
- External drive backup
- File versioning and restore
- Data-transfer partner network
Who Backblaze is best for
- Individuals wanting unlimited per-computer backup
- Developers needing cheap S3-compatible object storage
- Creators archiving large media libraries
Ideal team: Individuals wanting set-and-forget backup, and developers or teams needing inexpensive, S3-compatible object storage at scale.
Backblaze pricing
Computer Backup
$9/per device / mo
- Unlimited backup
- One computer
- File versioning
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B2 Cloud Storage
$6/per TB / mo
- S3-compatible API
- Pay as you go
- 3x free egress
B2 Overdrive
$15/per TB / mo
- High-throughput storage
- Unlimited free egress
- For heavy workloads
Costs to watch before you commit
- B2 egress beyond the 3x-storage free allowance costs about $0.01/GB.
- B2 is developer/object storage, not a consumer sync-and-share drive.
- Computer Backup is billed per device, so many machines multiply the cost.
Top Backblaze alternatives
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Google DriveGoogle's cloud storage tied to Docs, Gmail, and Photos.
TresoritSwiss end-to-end encrypted storage for security-first businesses.
IDriveMulti-device cloud backup that doubles as bulk cloud storage.
NextcloudOpen-source, self-hostable storage and collaboration platform.
KoofrEU-based storage that also unifies your other cloud accounts.