Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Affordable, S3-compatible cloud object storage for developers and businesses, offering instant access and predictable pricing.
Overview
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is an enterprise-grade, S3-compatible object storage service designed to provide highly durable and available storage at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud providers. It allows users to store any amount of data, from a few gigabytes to petabytes, with instant access and predictable pricing. The service is built for developers and businesses, offering a robust API that is compatible with Amazon S3, making it easy to integrate with existing applications and workflows. B2 Cloud Storage differentiates itself through its transparent pricing model, which includes free egress for many common use cases, significantly reducing the total cost of ownership. It supports a wide range of applications, from hosting static websites and serving large files to backing up critical business data and archiving media assets. With features like immutable backups and B2 Overdrive for high-throughput needs, Backblaze B2 positions itself as a versatile and economical choice for modern cloud storage requirements.
Pricing
Backblaze B2
- Pay as you go monthly or for capacity annually
- No minimum file size or storage duration fees
- Assisted data migration available
- Discounts available with volume & term commitments
- Free egress up to 3x storage
Backblaze B2 Overdrive
- Terabit speed at exabyte scale
- Dedicated vaults with private networking integration
- White glove onboarding and support
- Unlimited free egress
- Multi-petabyte commitment required
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Significantly lower cost compared to major cloud providers like AWS S3 for storage and egress.
- S3 compatible API makes migration and integration straightforward for existing S3 users.
- Transparent and predictable pricing model helps in budgeting and cost management.
- Free egress for many scenarios, reducing unexpected data transfer costs.
- Designed for 'always-hot' data, ensuring instant access.
- Offers B2 Overdrive for applications requiring extremely high throughput.
- Strong focus on security and compliance for stored data.
Cons
- May have fewer advanced features or integrations compared to more mature and comprehensive cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
- Egress can be free in many cases, but specific conditions apply, which might be confusing for some users.
- While S3 compatible, some niche S3 features or specific AWS service integrations might not be fully supported.
- The ecosystem of third-party tools and services might be smaller than that of larger cloud providers.
- Performance for very high-demand, globally distributed applications might require careful architecture planning.
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Best For
- Storing application data and backups for cloud-native applications.
- Archiving large datasets, media files, and historical records.
- Hosting static websites and serving large files.
- Disaster recovery and ransomware resilience strategies.
- Storing media assets for creative workflows and content delivery.
- Providing backend storage for SaaS applications and services.
- Safeguarding server, VM, NAS, Microsoft 365, and Kubernetes data.
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