About Backblaze

Backblaze offers S3-compatible object storage through B2 Cloud Storage and cloud backup for computers and businesses. It publishes drive reliability statistics and is publicly traded. Customers include media, AI data and backup workloads seeking simple, predictable storage pricing.

Common use cases

  • Backup and archive
  • Media storage
  • AI training data storage
  • Disaster recovery

Products and services

B2 Cloud Storage

S3-compatible object storage.

Computer Backup

Backup for individual computers.

Business Backup

Backup for business endpoints and servers.

B2 Overdrive

High-throughput storage tier for AI and large datasets.

Key features

  • S3-compatible API
  • Object lock
  • Lifecycle rules
  • Server-side encryption
  • Free egress via CDN partners
  • Data migration tools

Integrations

  • Veeam
  • Commvault
  • Cloudflare
  • Fastly
  • Synology
  • Kubernetes
  • Rclone

Backblaze alternatives

FAQs

How is storage priced?

Per terabyte stored per month, with egress terms that are favorable to partner services.

Is it S3 compatible?

Yes, B2 offers an S3-compatible API.

Does it offer backup?

Yes, Computer Backup and Business Backup products exist alongside B2.

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