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Backblaze vs Druva

Backblaze and Druva are both backup & SaaS data protection tools. Backblaze is aimed at freelancers and small businesses, while Druva is aimed at enterprise and small businesses.

Backblaze

Unlimited computer backup and B2 cloud storage

Druva

SaaS backup for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, endpoints and cloud

PricingPaid · $9Paid
Starting price$9/moNot published
Free planNoNo
Free trial——
Built forFreelancers, Small businesses, DevelopersEnterprise, Small businesses
Platformsmacos, windows, webweb, windows, macos, linux
CountryUS · 2007US · 2008
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Choose Backblaze if

Individuals and developers wanting cheap, reliable storage and backup.

  • Very affordable
  • Simple flat pricing
  • S3-compatible

Look elsewhere if: Teams needing collaborative file sharing (Dropbox).

Choose Druva if

Mid-size and enterprise IT teams that want SaaS, endpoint and cloud workload backup managed from one fully hosted service.

  • Fully managed SaaS with no backup servers or storage to maintain
  • Very broad workload coverage from laptops to Salesforce to AWS
  • Strong eDiscovery and compliance features for regulated firms

Look elsewhere if: Small teams that only need simple Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace backup at a published price (Spanning, Afi.ai) or basic file backup (Backblaze).

Backblaze vs Druva pricing

Backblaze

  • Personal Backup$9/computer/mo$99/yr or $189/2 yrs; unlimited data backup
  • Business Backup$9/computer/mo$99/yr or $189/2 yrs; manage multiple users, admin controls
  • Enterprise ControlCustomOIDC SSO, enhanced backup lockdown, restricted restore
  • B2 Cloud Storage$6.95/TB/moPay-as-you-go; first 10 GB free; free egress up to 3x storage

Druva

  • EnterpriseCustom/userPer-user quote for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, endpoints
  • EliteCustom/userAdds federated search, legal hold and defensible deletion
  • Essentials PackCustomSMB bundle covering SaaS apps, servers and cloud workloads
  • SaaS Universal LicenseCustom/userOne per-user license across SaaS apps with pooled storage

Backblaze · Key features

  • Unlimited computer backup
  • B2 S3-compatible object storage
  • Free egress up to 3x stored data
  • Partner integrations (Cloudflare, Veeam, NAS)
  • Version history and restores by mail
  • Object lock for ransomware protection

Cons

  • Fewer services than AWS
  • Computer Backup restores can be slow
  • Limited regions

Druva · Key features

  • Microsoft 365 backup for Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams
  • Google Workspace backup including Shared Drives and inactive users
  • Endpoint backup agents for Windows, macOS and Linux laptops
  • Data center and cloud coverage: VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, AWS, Azure
  • Identity backup for Entra ID, Active Directory and Okta
  • Federated search, legal hold and defensible deletion on Elite

Cons

  • No public prices; every plan requires a sales quote
  • Trial terms and length are not published
  • Many security features are paid add-ons on top of the tier

Backblaze vs Druva: FAQ

Do Backblaze and Druva have a free plan?

Backblaze has no free plan. Druva has no free plan.

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