Backblaze 🇺🇸
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. Read their case studies.
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's Pricing
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.
What does Backblaze do?
Here are some of the managed services that Backblaze offers:
Where are Backblaze's data centers located?
Based on our records, Backblaze has at least 4 data center locations:
| Slug | Country | Location |
|---|---|---|
| eu-central | Netherlands 🇳🇱 | Amsterdam |
| us-west-legacy | USA 🇺🇸 | Sacramento, CA |
| us-west | USA 🇺🇸 | Phoenix, AZ |
| us-east | USA 🇺🇸 | Reston, VA |
Backblaze Alternatives
Here are some alternatives to Backblaze:
Cloudflare🇺🇸
Cloudflare too offers S3-compatible object storage at an affordable price, plus several managed services under one platform.
Bunny CDN🇸🇮
Bunny CDN is a solid Backblaze alternative if you're looking for an affordable CDN and edge network provider with built-in object storage.
Our data for Backblaze was last updated on July 24, 2024.