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Backblaze

Unlimited computer backup and B2 cloud storage

Backblaze is a backup & SaaS data protection tool for Freelancers and Small businesses, offered as paid ($9/mo). Founded in United States in 2007. Popular alternatives include Duplicati, IDrive, Acronis.

About Backblaze

Backblaze is a publicly traded storage company from San Mateo, California, founded in 2007, that runs its own data centers and sells two products. Computer Backup continuously backs up an entire Mac or Windows PC, including attached external drives, for a flat monthly price with no data cap. B2 Cloud Storage is S3-compatible object storage priced per terabyte, positioned as a much cheaper alternative to Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Azure Blob Storage.

Computer Backup offers version history, restores through the web and the app, and the option to have data shipped on a USB drive. B2 includes free egress up to three times the data stored each month, free transfer through partners such as Cloudflare, object lock for immutable, ransomware-resistant backups, and integrations with tools like Veeam, Synology, QNAP, rclone and media asset managers. The first 10 GB of B2 storage is free, and billing beyond that is simple and predictable.

Backblaze suits individuals and creatives who want set-and-forget workstation backup, and developers or IT teams storing backups, media archives and app uploads cheaply. It is not a sync or collaboration tool like Dropbox, it offers far fewer regions and services than AWS, and very large Computer Backup restores can be slow. Against Wasabi it competes on egress terms and ecosystem, and against IDrive on simplicity. The company is also known for publishing quarterly hard drive reliability statistics from its own fleet.

Key features of Backblaze

  • 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

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Simple flat pricing
  • S3-compatible
  • Trusted, transparent company

Cons

  • Fewer services than AWS
  • Computer Backup restores can be slow
  • Limited regions
  • Not a sync/collaboration tool

Backblaze pricing

Backblaze uses a paid model.

PlanPriceIncludes
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

Source: www.backblaze.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026

How Backblaze compares in Backup & SaaS data protection

Rank by votes
#1 / 16

0 votes from members

Starting price
$9

80% above the category median ($5/mo)

Free alternatives
2

Free or open-source tools in Backup & SaaS data protection

Backblaze ranks #1 of 16 backup & saas data protection tools by community votes and is priced above most tools in the category.

Common use cases

  1. 1Backing up a creative's workstation
  2. 2Storing app uploads cheaply
  3. 3NAS offsite backup
  4. 4Media archive storage

Best for

Individuals and developers wanting cheap, reliable storage and backup.

Not ideal for

Teams needing collaborative file sharing (Dropbox).

Integrations

  • Cloudflare
  • Fastly
  • Veeam
  • Synology
  • QNAP
  • rclone
  • S3-compatible APIs

Our take

Backblaze is the best value in backup and object storage.

FAQ

What is Backblaze?
Backblaze is a Backup & SaaS data protection tool: Unlimited computer backup and B2 cloud storage.
How much does Backblaze cost?
Backblaze uses a Paid model; paid plans start at $9 per month.
What are the best alternatives to Backblaze?
Community-listed alternatives to Backblaze include Duplicati, IDrive, Acronis, Druva.
What does Backblaze integrate with?
Backblaze integrates with Cloudflare, Fastly, Veeam, Synology, QNAP, rclone and more.
Which platforms does Backblaze support?
Backblaze is available on macos, windows, web.
Who is Backblaze for?
Individuals and developers wanting cheap, reliable storage and backup.

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