Backblaze
vs
Wasabi
Both sell S3-compatible object storage with egress included up to a limit. Backblaze charges less per TB and allows free egress up to three times storage, while Wasabi caps free egress at the volume stored.
What's good about each
Price comparison
Closest matching configuration on each side, monthly list price in USD.
| Service | Backblaze | Wasabi | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Object storage | $6.00 /mo 1 TB | $7.99 /mo 1 TB, data transfer within fair-use policy | 25% cheaper on Backblaze |
| Egress allowance | 3x the amount of data stored | -- Not listed | |
| Egress | $10.00 /TB $0.01 / GB | Free within fair-use policy |
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.
Services
Managed services each provider offers.
| Service | Backblaze | Wasabi |
|---|---|---|
| Object Storage |
Compliance
Frameworks each provider states on its own site, each linked to its source.
| Framework | Backblaze | Wasabi |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 | Type II | Data centers only |
| ISO 27001 | Data centers only | Yes |
| HIPAA | US East region only | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| PCI DSS | -- | Data centers only |
Heads up: Each entry links to the provider's own statement. An attestation can cover one tier, one region or the platform alone rather than every service. Verify the scope before you rely on it. A dash means we found nothing to link to, not that the provider lacks it.
Company details
| Fact | Backblaze | Wasabi |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | USA | USA |
| Locations | 4 | 15 |
| Example customers | Kanopy, Steamlabs, Canal+, Fortune | BBC, Legendary Entertainment, Boston Red Sox, Toshiba |
| Website | www.backblaze.com | wasabi.com |
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Our data for Backblaze was last updated on Sept. 18, 2026, and for Wasabi on Sept. 18, 2026.