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7.5 / 10

Openness

OPENNESS 8/10API 2/3 · Export 3/3 · Contract 2/2 · Integrations 1/2

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API

Backblaze documents an S3-compatible API for B2 Cloud Storage; the page does not state plan access. backblaze.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Your data

A B2 account can select files in a bucket, including hidden files and versions, and download them from the web console as a ZIP Snapshot. backblaze.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Contract

Backblaze's terms of service let an account cancel its service and delete its account at any time unless it has signed a separate committed-term contract. backblaze.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Connections

Backblaze runs its own integration guides directory listing connections to backup, sync and developer tools. backblaze.com, checked 6 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Openness note

S3-compatible API, plan access unstated. Full self-serve file export via Snapshots. Cancel any time without a committed contract. Own integration guides.

What it does

Backblaze makes cloud backup and storage simple and affordable for small businesses. Their Computer Backup product gives you unlimited backup for every computer in your office at a flat monthly rate — no storage caps, no complicated tiers. Just install the app and everything gets backed up automatically. For businesses that need object storage, Backblaze B2 offers S3-compatible storage at $6 per terabyte per month — well below what major cloud providers charge. You get free egress up to three times your stored data each month, plus unlimited free downloads through partner CDNs like Cloudflare and Fastly. Backblaze serves customers around the world and has earned G2 awards for Best ROI, Best Support, Highest User Adoption, and Easiest to Use in 2026.

Strengths

Unlimited computer backup at a flat, predictable price
B2 cloud storage costs much less than AWS S3, at $6 per TB per month
Free egress through Cloudflare and Fastly CDN partnerships saves real money
Consistently rated easiest to use and best ROI in its category
Automatic background backups require almost no ongoing management

Weaknesses

No meaningful free tier — only a 15-day trial
Business backup admin controls are more basic than enterprise-focused competitors
B2 object storage requires some technical comfort to set up and use
File version history on the computer backup plan is limited to one year

Key features

Automatically backs up every file on your business computers to the cloud
Unlimited storage per computer for a flat monthly or annual fee
B2 object storage offers S3-compatible cloud storage at $6 per terabyte per month
Free data downloads when using partner CDNs like Cloudflare and Fastly
Web-based dashboard lets you restore files from any device
Serves customers across many countries worldwide

STOA verdict

Backblaze is a great fit for small businesses that want simple, worry-free computer backup without paying a fortune. At $99 per computer per year, you get unlimited backup storage with almost no setup headaches — but if you need advanced features like file versioning beyond one year or granular admin controls, you may hit some limits.