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. More here.
Backblaze Homepage
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 costs:
| 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 |
Heads up: A provider's own page may quote a different figure, for example on tax, region or a promotion. A monthly-only plan shows a derived hourly rate. Verify before provisioning. More on how we price. See Backblaze's pricing.
Which services does Backblaze offer
Here are some of the services that Backblaze offers:
Data center locations
Based on our records, Backblaze operates in the following locations:
| Country | Location | Slug |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | eu-central |
| USA | Phoenix, AZ | us-west |
| USA | Reston, VA | us-east |
| USA | Sacramento, CA | us-west-legacy |
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Our data for Backblaze was last updated on Feb. 12, 2026.