Backblaze
vs
Impossible Cloud
Backblaze and Impossible Cloud both offer S3-compatible object storage without egress fees. Backblaze is US-based and storage-only, while Impossible Cloud operates under European jurisdiction with GDPR compliance and also offers bare metal GPU servers.
What's good about each
- A fraction of the cost of AWS S3
- Easy migration, S3-compatible API
- Several data centers in North America and Europe
- Flat per-TB storage pricing with no egress fees
- European jurisdiction and data sovereignty, GDPR compliant
- ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS certified data centers
- Bare metal NVIDIA DGX GPU servers
Price comparison
Closest matching configuration on each side, monthly list price in USD.
| Service | Backblaze | Impossible Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Object storage | $6.00 /mo 1 TB | $7.99 /mo 1 TB stored | 25% cheaper on Backblaze |
| Egress allowance | 3x the amount of data stored | No egress fees | |
| Egress | $10.00 /TB $0.01 / GB | Free No egress or API request charges | Free on Impossible Cloud |
Heads up: Figures take each provider's closest plan to a common setup, and vary by region and usage. Hover a service for the reference configuration. Verify before provisioning. More on how we price.
GPUs
Impossible Cloud offers 3 GPU models. We track no GPU listings from Backblaze. Cheapest listed price per GPU per hour; GPUs both providers sell come first.
| GPU | Backblaze | Impossible Cloud | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
H100
1 config
|
-- | $2.87 /GPU/hr Reserved (12 mo) | Impossible Cloud only |
|
B300
9 configs
|
-- | $4.32 /GPU/hr Reserved (60 mo) | Impossible Cloud only |
|
B200
1 config
|
-- | $4.21 /GPU/hr Reserved (60 mo) | Impossible Cloud only |
Impossible Cloud bills reserved (12, 18, 24, 36 or 60 months). The line under each price names the billing type shown.
Services
Managed services each provider offers.
| Service | Backblaze | Impossible Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| GPU-powered Servers | ||
| Object Storage |
Company details
| Fact | Backblaze | Impossible Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | USA | Germany |
| Locations | 4 | 3 |
| Example customers | Kanopy, Steamlabs, Canal+, Fortune | -- |
| Website | www.backblaze.com | www.impossiblecloud.com |
Alternatives to consider
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Our data for Backblaze was last updated on Feb. 12, 2026, and for Impossible Cloud on Sept. 12, 2026.