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Affordable, S3-compatible object storage

Backblaze is a cloud storage and backup company. Founded in 2007, it has made a name for itself in the cloud storage space with its easy-to-use, affordable, and reliable platform.

Its B2 object storage is S3-compatible, but at a fraction of the cost. That makes it an attractive option for those looking to reduce their costs while keeping their existing codebase and workflows.

Example customers include Kanopy, Steamlabs, Canal+, Fortune. More here.

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What's good about Backblaze

  • A fraction of the cost of AWS S3
  • Easy migration, S3-compatible API
  • Several data centers in North America and Europe

Backblaze pricing examples

Below are some example configurations and their estimated cost:

Example configuration Estimated cost
Object Storage $6.00 / mo 1 TB
Free egress allowance 3x the amount of data stored
1 TB of egress beyond allowance $10.00 $0.01 / GB

Note: Our pricing examples are based on several assumptions. Your actual costs may differ. Always check the cloud provider's website for the most up-to-date pricing. You can find Backblaze's latest pricing here.

Which services does Backblaze offer

Here are some of the services that Backblaze offers:

Data center locations

Based on our records, Backblaze has at least 4 data center locations:

Slug Country Location
eu-central Netherlands ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Amsterdam
us-west-legacy USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Sacramento, CA
us-west USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Phoenix, AZ
us-east USA ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Reston, VA

Alternatives to Backblaze

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