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Backblaze

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Affordable cloud storage and backup with S3-compatible object storage

Use S3-compatible B2 storage as a cost-effective backend for applications and media

VG SCORE
9.5
CLOUD (SAAS)

Product Details

CompanyBackblaze
HeadquartersSan Mateo, California, USA
Founded2007
PricingPaid — from $7/mo
DeploymentCloud (SaaS)
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations8 available

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PROS & CONS

STRENGTHS

  • B2 Cloud Storage is roughly one-fifth the cost of AWS S3 for equivalent storage
  • Generous free egress (3x stored data monthly) eliminates the surprise bandwidth bills common with AWS
  • Computer backup product is dead-simple with unlimited backup for one flat monthly fee

WEAKNESSES

  • B2 has fewer regions and edge locations compared to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • No built-in file sync or collaboration features; it is purely storage and backup

KEY FEATURES

B2 Cloud Storage

S3-compatible object storage at $6/TB/month with no minimum storage requirements

Computer Backup

Unlimited backup for a single computer with continuous, scheduled, or manual backup options

Universal Data Migration

Free data transfer from AWS S3, Google Cloud, or Azure to B2 via partnerships

Object Lock

Immutable storage for compliance and ransomware protection with WORM capabilities

WHO IS Backblaze BEST FOR?

Developers

Use S3-compatible B2 storage as a cost-effective backend for applications and media

Small Businesses

Back up all company computers with simple, unlimited backup at a predictable monthly cost

INTEGRATIONS

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

LEARNING CURVE
MODERATE — FEW HOURS

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STARTING AT
$7/MO

DOSSIER

COMPANY
Backblaze
HQ
San Mateo, California, USA
FOUNDED
2007
LAST VERIFIED MAR 26, 2026

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