Overview
Backblaze Computer Backup is the original product of Backblaze, a remote-first company listed on Nasdaq under the ticker BLZE[4]. The service backs up a Mac or PC automatically with no limit on data volume and, according to the pricing page, no restrictions on file type or size[2]. Backblaze states that it serves 500,000 customers in more than 175 countries[2] and that 188 billion files have been restored[3]. Personal backup costs US$9 a month, US$99 a year, or US$7.88 a month on a two-year term[3]. Version history is 30 days by default, one year at no extra cost if enabled, or unlimited for US$0.006 per GB per month on files older than a year[4]. Data is encrypted with an AES-128 key protected by a 2048-bit public/private key pair, and users can add a private encryption key[2]. Large restores can be shipped on an encrypted USB drive that is free if returned within 30 days, and web restores are delivered as zip files of up to 500 GB per request[2]. A Business tier adds multi-user administration, and Enterprise Control adds OIDC single sign-on and restricted restore access[2]. The service backs up whole computers rather than SaaS accounts or servers, which separates it from the business-platform entries below.
Backblaze Computer Backup features
- Unlimited data per computer
- 30-day, one-year or forever version history
- Optional private encryption key
- Encrypted USB drive restores worldwide
- Two-factor authentication by SMS or TOTP
- OIDC SSO in Enterprise Control tier
Backblaze Computer Backup pricing
Personal: US$9/month, US$99/year, or US$7.88/month billed every two years. Business: listed at US$99/year; Enterprise Control: quote-based. Forever version history: US$0.006/GB per month for files older than one year. Free trial available without a credit card.
Backblaze Computer Backup strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Unlimited storage with no file-size restriction
- One-year version history at no extra charge
- Physical drive restore free if returned within 30 days
- Published prices for every self-serve tier
Limitations
- Default retention is only 30 days unless the user changes it
- Covers computers, not servers or SaaS applications
- Business tier's pricing basis is not spelled out on the pricing page
- Forever retention is metered and grows with data volume
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Backblaze Computer Backup alternatives and competitors
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