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Backblaze vs Rewind

Backblaze and Rewind are both backup & SaaS data protection tools. Backblaze is aimed at freelancers and small businesses, while Rewind is aimed at E-commerce and small businesses. Rewind costs less, from $4/mo versus $9/mo for Backblaze.

Backblaze

Unlimited computer backup and B2 cloud storage

Rewind

Backups for Shopify, QuickBooks, GitHub and more

PricingPaid · $9Paid · $4
Starting price$9/mo$4/mo
Free planNoNo
Free trial——
Built forFreelancers, Small businesses, DevelopersE-commerce, Small businesses
Platformsmacos, windows, webweb
CountryUS · 2007CA · 2015
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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 Rewind if

Businesses relying on Shopify, GitHub, Jira or QuickBooks.

  • Protects against human error and app bugs
  • Easy restores
  • Covers popular SaaS

Look elsewhere if: Teams without critical SaaS data.

Backblaze vs Rewind 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

Rewind

  • Standardfrom $4.00/user/moDaily backups, unlimited storage, 1-year retention
  • Advancedfrom $5.20/user/moCustom retention, BYOK/BYOS, HIPAA/DORA
  • EnterpriseCustomCustom contracts, multi-year discounts

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

Rewind · Key features

  • Automated daily backups of SaaS apps
  • Granular item-level restore
  • Full account restore
  • Change history and audit
  • Compliance-ready retention
  • Multiple app support

Cons

  • Per-user pricing adds up across apps
  • Coverage limited to supported apps
  • Another subscription

Backblaze vs Rewind: FAQ

Which is cheaper, Backblaze or Rewind?

Rewind starts at $4/mo and Backblaze at $9/mo. Both prices are checked on the vendors' own pricing pages.

Do Backblaze and Rewind have a free plan?

Backblaze has no free plan. Rewind has no free plan.

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