Backblaze is a pioneer in robust, scalable low cost cloud backup and storage services. Computer backup to enterprise scale data storage solutions are our primary products. Backblaze is cheap, simple, fast and easy to use. But you might want to shop around if you have multiple machines to back up. With over 10 years of experience, ~500 PB of data under management, Backblaze is the industry leader for business backup needs. Another striking benefit of Backblaze for users is that you can back up all the data you want and don't have to worry about storage. All account types can back up unlimited amounts of data. You can set the backup process to be a continuous operation or schedule a certain time for the system to back up data.
| Backblaze Features | |
|---|---|
| Feature | Backblaze Support |
| File Size Limits | No |
| No, but only after removing the default exclusions | |
| Fair Use Limits | No |
| Bandwidth Throttling | No |
| Operating System Support | Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7, Vista, & XP; macOS 10.8+ |
| Native 64-bit Software | Yes |
| Mobile Apps | iOS and Android |
| File Access | Web app and mobile apps |
| Transfer Encryption | 256-bit |
| Storage Encryption | 128-bit AES (key stored with 2048-bit RSA) |
| Private Encryption Key | Yes, optional |
| File Versioning | Limited, 30 days |
| Mirror Image Backup | No |
| Backup Levels | Exclusion based; exclude by drive, folder, and file type |
| Backup From Mapped Drive | No |
| Backup From External Drive | Yes |
| Backup Frequency | Continuous, once per day, and manual |
| Yes | |
| Bandwidth Control | Advanced |
| Offline Backup Option(s) | No |
| Yes, hard drive or flash drive via FedEx1 | |
| Local Backup Option(s) > | No |
| Locked/Open File Support | No |
| Backup Set Option(s) | No |
| Integrated Player/Viewer | No |
| File Sharing | Yes, via Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage |
| Multi-Device Syncing | No |
| Backup Status Alerts /td> | |
| United States (Oakland, CA & Sacramento, CA) | |
| Inactive Account Retention | 6 months |
| Support Options | Email and self-support |
Advantages
- Inexpensive
- Unlimited storage
- Simple setup process
- Rapid upload speeds
- Very easy to use
- Generous drive-shipping policy
- Lost-computer tracker
Deficiency
- No multiple-computer plans
- No support for network-attached storage drives
- Weak mobile apps
- Few extra features
Backblaze offers just one online backup plan. Most online backup services offer at least two plans, some offer dozens, but Backblaze's strategy keeps the decision process really easy. Backblaze lets you backup an unlimited amount of data from a single computerwith no restriction on individual file type or size. Here's how their pricing works out: Month to Month: $5.00 /month; 1 Year: $50.00 ($4.17 /month); 2 Years: $95.00 ($3.96 /month).