Backblaze runs a small agent that uploads files, versions, and attached drives to its cloud continuously, with unlimited storage on the personal plan and a restore that can arrive on a USB drive by mail. It is the simplest set-and-forget backup for a single computer, and the same account exposes object storage through B2 at a low per-gigabyte rate. Restores are also downloadable as zip archives.
Who it is for
Freelancers and small studios that want whole-machine backup without configuring storage.
Key features
- Continuous backup of files and external drives
- Unlimited storage on the personal plan
- 30-day version history
- Restore by download or mailed drive
- B2 object storage on the same account
Where it falls short
The personal plan covers one computer and excludes network drives and phones, version history past 30 days costs extra, and a mailed drive restore is billed on top.
Pricing
Personal backup around $99 per computer per year; B2 object storage is billed separately per gigabyte stored and downloaded.
Prices move; the tier structure is the part that stays true. Check current pricing on Backblaze.
Alternatives to Backblaze
Frequently asked
How much does Backblaze cost?
Backblaze is paid software. Personal backup around $99 per computer per year; B2 object storage is billed separately per gigabyte stored and downloaded.
What is Backblaze best for?
Freelancers and small studios that want whole-machine backup without configuring storage.
What are the best alternatives to Backblaze?
The closest substitutes we list are Cloudflare and Proton Mail. They sit in a similar price bracket but make a different trade-off, so read the weaknesses section of each review before switching.
Which platforms does Backblaze run on?
Backblaze is available on macOS, Windows, Linux and Web.