# Page 2 | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage the right Data Loss Prevention solution for you? Explore 144 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/155180/Backblaze-for-Business/reviews --- Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage 4.7 (144) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 144 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use NW Niko W. CEO Graphic Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great solution for Cloud-base Backup" March 25, 2024 5.0 Overall this was a great source while I need it. I was able to use it to store my data securely and access it as need. There was only a few times I need to restore files and was able to easily use the online browser tool to download my cloud files. Pros Backblaze is a great resource for data backup to the cloud. It's secure and offers plenty of options to restore your files in case of data loss. One of the options they include is the choice to purchase a hard drive loaded with your data for a full restore, or you can use the file explorer to download individual files through your browser. The backup software automatically backs up any of the hard drives or files you request. If your computer goes offline for a particular length of time, you will receive an email reminder that the utility cannot connect to your source. Overall, this is a great solution for cloud storage backup compared to a few other choices. Cons Since Backblaze operates as a cloud-based service, it requires a stable internet connection for backups and file restoration, which may be a limitation in areas with poor connectivity or may take a long time to backup files. Alternatives considered [Dropbox Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/143068/Dropbox-Business/)[OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/)[Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/)[Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/268690/Google-Cloud-Platform/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner E-Learning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "While I have changed to a NAS and Cloud Backup from someone else, this is a good cloud option" August 25, 2023 3.0 Overall the system was okay to use, but was disappointed when it missed crucial files on occassion. Pros I liked how easy it was to implement into my current network structure and was easy to setup end clients for this. Cons I didn't like how it missed some files and was slow for no apparent reason, especially on a fast network. I also found Synology did not officially support backblaze, so changed to a competitor which was supported in the end. Alternatives considered [IDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/171884/IDrive/)[Azure Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/169885/Azure-Backup/) Reason for choosing Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage I chose originally for pricing. Review Source Response from Backblaze March 18, 2024 It can be quite annoying when one has to repush... although it can happen when 3rd party software impedes our "inherit backup state" feature. As for Synology support, Backblaze integrates with both Synology Hyper Backup and Cloud Sync. Using Synology Hyper Backup, you can back up your workstations to your NAS and Backblaze B2. With Cloud Sync you can replicate your data to Backblaze B2 and other locations. For more information please visit https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-storage/integrations/synology In regards to performance, we have achieved upload speeds 10-30% faster than AWS S3 for small file uploads (1MB or less, which makes up 70% of all uploads to B2 Cloud Storage and are common for backup and archive workflows) all without any change to durability, availability, or pricing. Please let us know if this continues to be an issue and we're happy to help troubleshoot. BD Barbara D. Photographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Backblaze has saved me three times in the past!" March 4, 2022 5.0 My experience with Backblaze has been great! They allow you to immediately begin downloading files you need from anywhere! If the number of files that you need to download is so large that time is a factor, they will send you your files via an external hard-drive. Computers crash... I can't ever imagine being without this service. There is nothing more important than the peace of mind it brings! Pros The security I feel in knowing that my files and photos are continuosly being backed up to the cloud is priceless! It only takes a hard-drive glitch once to truly appreciate this service. I've used their recovery system three times in the past and it's made the service something I will never be without! If there are only a few files you need, you can download them. If you need your entire hard drive to be recovered, they will send your files to you on a hard drive and not even charge you for the actual hard drive if you return it to them! This is an awesome service. They also send reports to assure you that files are backed up! Cons This product works silently in the background 24/7! Once you set the parameters you want, you can just feel the security that no matter what happens, your files are safe. Review Source José Luis R. Coach, Consultant, and Facilitator of Learning Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have used Backblaze for over two years and I am VERY happy with it. " December 14, 2022 5.0 I am just plain happy. My intention is to renew again and again my yearly subscription with them. The reason I started using this software is that The New York Times uses it as well. If they use it, the software must be fantastic! Pros Ease of use. Security. Peace of mind. Everything works in the background. I don't even need to update the software because it does it automatically. Cons I cannot think of anything. They send a regular newsletter, and many of the articles they send are too tricky for me to understand. Maybe if they wrote some of those articles in a more user-friendly language for people like me who are ignorant about IT. Review Source RW Roger W. Niche Growth Facilitator Writing and Editing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable Backups that Always Run!" October 9, 2022 5.0 This solved the problem, where my business would not be impacted by lost data, when a disaster happens. In my case, hard drives went down a few times. I could still access them online, and later, when adding a new drive, it was very easy to restore. Bottom line? Backblaze is reliable! It's so easy to use and has saved me from losing a lot of important data. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an online backup solution. Pros The best features of Backblaze are its affordability, ease of use, and... #1 is Reliability. It has saved me from losing important data on several occasions. There's a nice feature to ensure backups are live and ongoing always. Another good feature is the ability to login online and access files (if needed). Cons First, it can be a bit slow to upload large files. Second, the free version only allows for one computer to be backed up. Virtual (storage could) drives are not supported. The very first backup you create can take days - But to be fair... This is a result of how much data you are including in the first backup, and how fast your internet connection is. Switched from [SpiderOak](https://www.capterra.com/p/171886/Groups/) Faster operation, and greater reliability. Review Source MN Mukul N. Cto Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Relaible Cloud Storage at a fraction of a cost .." June 19, 2021 5.0 I am very much satisfy with the B2 and their support (support team is very prompt as well as knowledgeable) . Pros Low cost (Because of their fair uses policy as well as no minimum storage commitment) . Easily configurable with most of the industry leading backup software. Newly added S3 support. Object locking makes it impossible to delete the backup before the retention period. Cons No IAM based bucket distribution like AWS. Alternatives considered [Wasabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/205116/Wasabi/) Reason for choosing Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Wasabi policy is based on minimum commitment as well as they charged for 30 days extra for each and every deleted object . Switched from [Amazon S3](https://www.capterra.com/p/174285/Amazon-S3/) Pricing Review Source Christopher D. Owner/Senior Technician Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Backup on the Market for Business" April 1, 2019 5.0 For our small business, the software was a huge success and came in handy when one of our back drives went bad. Setup on our server and workstations was seamless and easy to manage from any device. Pros The best part of this software is how easy it is to configure and setup. A few simple clicks, a private key for encryption, and it runs quietly in the background when connected to the internet uploading data as specified in your options. Cost for the amount of storage is lower than most providers without having to rely on cold storage options. Cons Backblaze relies on the computer state for backups, and doesn't give a huge number of options for data recovery. If you lose a file, you need to make sure to restore it before the next backup kicks in and removes the file for good. Software does not run on network drives or NAS very easily. NAS sometimes has software to integrate, but usually not a dual direction backup. Upload was pretty slow. We are on 400/400 fiber and the 600GB upload took almost 3 days. Review Source Response from Backblaze April 2, 2019 Hey Christopher- Thanks for leaving the review! Just a quick note- Our Computer Backup software is one not intended to run on network drives or NAS devices, we have B2 Cloud Storage for those use cases. Why? Our Computer Backup service is one of the few remaining unlimited services around. By being truly unlimited, we had to draw some lines around what backing up a \`computer¿ means (within the context of unlimited). So that might explain some of their haplenges you had backing up your NAS. But checkout B2! It¿s $0.05 /GB/month (1/4 of the price of S3). And is integrated into most NAS devices already. You can find more information at https://www.backblaze.com/b2/solutions/backup-and-archive.html Cheers! Ahin from Backblaze RT Randi T. Operations Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Backblaze Back Up for Nonprofit" August 20, 2019 5.0 The biggest problem Backblaze solved was that when we had previously used another company for backing up files (which was a more cloud based system) we lost files when a staff member deleted files thinking our main account was linked to them. When in fact the files were lost because they were the original author. This was a huge loss of time having to rewrite manuals and operating documents. Now when we have a staff member leave we have them condense their files and transfer it to my computer as the Operations Director and I can make sure they are backed up and as needed given to new staff when the time comes. The other benefit is everything runs in the background automatically. Gone are the days when we would plug in a harddrive for back up and were lucky to remember to do it once a month. Pros First of all you just can't beat their price for this type of automatic back up system. Most platforms I had researched either had size limits or cost much more. For a small non-profit we were so happy (and able to sleep better at night) knowing if our computer crashed we would be safe and able to keep going. Cons We have had a slight issue w/ backing up our harddrive because we travel to different venues and use that same harddrive for our video footage. We just have to set really good reminders so we don't forget to plug it back in. Alternatives considered [Carbonite](https://www.capterra.com/p/223152/Carbonite/)[Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/)[CrashPlan](https://www.capterra.com/p/145112/CrashPlan/) Reason for choosing Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Backblaze was the one that was in our price range and had the features we were looking for. Switched from [Google Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161425/Drive/) While we still use Google drive for some file sharing and other features we decided we needed a better system for pure back up that didn't run the risk of different staff members deleting files. Review Source Jonathan A. Attorney at Law Law Practice Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My review of Backblaze " February 3, 2022 5.0 Experience has been smooth and works as described. Company has surpassed expectations. Highly recommend. Pros Started with a free trial and was instantly converted into a paying customer when I realized how easy it is to use and how fairly priced it is. Pros- Cost - $130 for a 2 year plan Unlimited storage - peace of mind storage will never run out Easy to use software - Installed one piece of software and within 3-4 clicks, it started backing up and worked in the background while I continued to use my system Backup internals - it continuously backs up every couple of minutes/hours once it spots changes Speed of backup - large backups finish quickly Lots of security options - 2FA authentication, private key encryption - for that extra level of security Cons It does not allow the backing up of applications and system files. In other words, you cannot make a bootable image of your system. If this was available, Backblaze would be perfect. Reason for choosing Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage It just works. Review Source JB John B. Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best tools to create a secure backup system at the lowest costs" January 8, 2023 5.0 Backing up on the cloud is very important, and Backblaze enables us to control our backups from one place, and provides us with the required layers of protection for our data. We now have an integrated archive of all our files, and we can search it and access the data we need, as well as access and retrieve it with ease. Pros With Backblaze, I find great confidence that all the files and various data I work on are safely backed up to the cloud, and the encryption that Backblaze uses to authenticate system access and data recovery is something I greatly appreciate. Sync with Backblaze is excellent and we can keep multiple archives working with cloud backups at the same time, and we can schedule backup times with ease. I very much appreciate the notices and reports that document backup operations, as well as when an error occurs, which makes us fully prepared when any problem occurs with copying operations, and we can then call the support team, which I find very responsive, and we can always find appropriate solutions to problems. Cons There are no features that I do not like about Backblaze, as I find it has a simple user interface, and all the tools are clear and easy to use, in addition to that it integrates with all applications very efficiently. My only concern with Backblaze comes from the copying speed, which I find to be variable, and also because of the notification system, where sometimes I receive a notification that the copying process failed, and when I track the process I find that it is talking and that the copying was completed successfully. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director & Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It's great to know that you have a backup option if any of you computers lose data!" December 11, 2019 5.0 I was looking for a backup solution that suits very large files, like 30GB + game project files. Backblaze had the most competitive features and pricing. The software has been very reliable, I've had it running on a computer for 2 years straight, only turning it off for updates. Pros Backblaze is easy to set up, quick to back up, and reliably continues working. The pricing is very competitive. It doesn't throttle your network connections. Cons The software looks a bit outdated, but does what is advertised. I do have concerns that if my computer is offline for 60 days plus, the files won't be retained. It's hard to find this information with clarity for any backup service. Review Source Response from Backblaze December 13, 2019 Hi! Thanks for being a customer. A quick response on your concern - our service is designed to retain your backup even if your computer is offline for up to 6 months. Here's a KB article on it https://help.backblaze.com/hc/en-us/articles/217664898-What-happens-to-my-backups-when-I-m-away-or-on-vacation- In that KB, we also discuss an option to enable "extended version history" to extend that window as well as extend the window of retention for deleted / changed files. If you have any other question, please don't hesitate to reach out to our help desk via chat or email https://www.backblaze.com/help.html Robert R. Executive Producer Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Backblaze let me down " November 25, 2022 1.0 Disappointing. Pros Used them successfully for many years. Then suddenly, they stopped backing up my external HD on my mac for an undetermined amount of time. After discovering this potentially catastrophic situation, I contacted customer support which finally told me that BB couldn't backup a mac external HD with Time Machine. What? But it did in previous years? why wasn't I alerted my backup was essentially backing up ONLY my desktop, which has almost no files? Wasted money. Worse, it could have cost me my business. Cons Unreliable and their customer service seemed clueless. Reason for choosing Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Ease of use and it was recommended. Review Source Marshall H. Proprietor Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Value, but lacks robust recovery software." July 18, 2019 4.0 Pros The price is unbeatable at this point for unlimited storage. Versioning is fairly robust. Speed is good. Cons Many folks would see this as a Pro, but I'd prefer to specify directories to backup rather than files types or the "back up everything" approach here. All recovery must be done through the web interface by browsing backed up data and selecting files to be placed into zip containers of limited size. This is slow and clunky. When I had a major failure, I needed to back up several TB of data. I had to wait a week for delivery of a 2TB volume, and still had to select 10-20 zip packages in addition, keeping track of what had been restore and what had not. Obviously, this is a value service, but a non-web interface that allows for direct recovery over a fast connection would be superior for me. Review Source Response from Backblaze July 19, 2019 Hey Marshall- Thanks for being a customer. As another option for fast downloads, checkout our dedicated downloader - circumvents much of slowness introduced by browsers. For Mac: https://help.backblaze.com/hc/en-us/articles/217665908-How-to-Use-the-Backblaze-Downloader-Mac- For Windows: https://www.backblaze.com/help-backblaze-downloader-win.html Thomas W. CTO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Backup Server with Backblaze" October 5, 2022 5.0 Pros I've used Backblaze for years with mixed results with regard to using it as a backup for computer files. For the most part I've moved to Google drive for that because it works much better for my use case. But what I really like Backblaze for is remotely backing up my cpanel production servers. We used to use Amazon S3 to backup our servers. But it was a little expensive. Backblaze is way cheaper than AWS and just as easy to set up and even easier to use if you need to access files. Cons The smart phone app can be a little buggy at times when trying to connect or download files. Switched from [Amazon S3](https://www.capterra.com/p/174285/Amazon-S3/) Much less expensive than Amazon S3. Review Source Scott M. Creative Director Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Backblaze was a simple solution for what has always been a complex problem." March 19, 2018 5.0 The peace of mind that if you're office burns down or floods and your harddrive backups and their contingency drives die you still have a backup in the cloud... It's worth the few dollars. The value per dollar is stunning with Backblaze! Pros Being able to have your entire database and archive in the cloud, automatically synching everyday, is a huge weight off of a company's shoulders. It's incredibly cheap for what you're receiving and the options to get your data back are very convenient. Convenience is the key to Backblaze's success. A program runs in the background and is transferring your files in the middle of the night (or whenever you set it), ease of mind with no extra work. The setup is easy and takes minutes and the updates are informative. Cons One issue with Backblaze is you literally need to upload ALL of your data so depending on your ISP you may hit some data limit caps. I also found the upload process to be very slow. It took a couple weeks to upload a dozen terabytes. However when it was all finished, there is no issue in keeping up with the daily influx of data. Review Source Bryan M. Product Director Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The simplest cloud backup solution" March 7, 2018 5.0 Pros Backblaze is very easy to get running on a new computer and has configurable bandwidth limits. It doesn't backup the OS or applications which is great since it is unnecessary. It makes sense to have physical on and off site backups as well for critical data, but backblaze is so affordable that it is a great addition and adds peace of mind without having to always worry about if physical backups are 100% up to date. Cons I understand that they need to put limits on some things so people don't game the system, but I wish it was possible to keep a single external HD backed up without having to keep it plugged in all the time. If the external HD is unplugged for a certain amount of days, the data from it will be cleared. For teams that travel often, they may not always be able to have that external drive plugged in. Review Source BH Ben H. Manager Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Does it's thing, invisibly." February 14, 2023 5.0 For me Backblaze is primarily disaster recovery protection. If my MacBook is lost/stolen/corrupted I know I can get everything back using backblaze. It works well on windows or mac, and allows me to exclude certain folders or file types I don't want backed up which reduces the size of the backup. After the initial backup, incremental backups work well and mean there's not a massive bandwidth requirement. All in, great software that has your back! Pros The power of backblaze for personal backup is that it doesn't get in your way. It just sits there in the tray, but it accurately detects file changes and backs these up to the cloud. I have used the recovery process before and it works well. Cons It's not the cheapest, but it does do what it should. Alternatives considered [Acronis Cyber Backup](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010631/Acronis-Backup-12/) Reason for choosing Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Price was a factor, as was multi OS compatibility and ease of restore. Review Source Andrei P. Data Scientist Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Backblaze offers a consistent backup in a good deal for small businesses." December 11, 2022 5.0 Backblaze is great for small teams or companies, is offers unlimited space, easy to set up "beginners" backup and the fact that a license is for only one machine doesn't trouble if you are in a small team. Best cost-effective for small companies. Pros The best part is the unlimited storage, and it also is easy to set up for general use. Cons The mobile app is not fully developed yet. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr. Experience Designer Human Resources Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use and affordable backup solution for multiple computers. Easy recovery too!" July 12, 2018 5.0 Pros After setting up your preferences, Backblaze runs unobtrusively in the background without any further interactions needed. The affordable pricing structure lets me use one account to back up several computers and easily access backups via the Backblaze website. Recovery is easy to do, fast, and multiple delivery options of your data are offered if you're trying to recover larger quantities than you'd prefer to download. Cons There isn't an archive solution to hold even a day or twos worth of backups. Your backup is only as good as the last state of your computer, so if you accidentally delete something on your machine, you have to be sure to recover it before the next automated backup takes place. Review Source Charles A. Marketing Director Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It backs it up - but there's better out there" September 30, 2021 5.0 There backups have some me a few times. And their backups are reliable. Pros I love that it backs up my files and keeps them safe. Cons Every time I need to download a file I have to download everything and then update the computer again which takes ages. Still, it's better than no backup at all. So I recommend that you use Backblaze if the other option is nothing. It's also more reliable than external hard drives, but it takes a long long time to backup larger files. So I can see it would be ideal if you're backing up documents, or scripts or basically text documents, not video files or super large images. Review Source IB Ian B. Prevent Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Great Way To Backup Physical Devices" June 23, 2023 4.0 Backblaze has been great at backing up VIP machines and keeping them secure. Pros Backblaze is easy to setup and the backups are successful most of the time. Restore of files is a great feature. Cons It doesn't have a great notification system. Configuring settings is not straight forward. Review Source Samantha C. Owner/Photographer Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love backblaze for all my storage needs!" November 7, 2022 5.0 It's fast and reliable and provides me a huge piece of mind. I love how it automatically backs up what I specify and is so affordable. Pros Unlimited storage at an amazing price! Backblaze automatically backs up drives, folders, and files you set. Cons It does not back up exe files which are mainly software installation files but that is also where malware likes to hide. Review Source Nate C. Assistant Accounting Professor Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The biggest success of this software is that I never have to think about it" July 12, 2018 5.0 Pros First off, the biggest endorsement I can give for this software/service, at least for me, is that it is picked by The Wirecutter as the best online cloud backup service. The first important thing to realize is that EVERY hard drive will eventually fail. Not if, but when. So you need a backup plan. And any backup plan that requires you to remember to do something is doomed. That's where BackBlaze comes in. The setup is dead simple (easier than other services I've used, like Crashplan), and then you simply let it do it's thing and run in the background. That's it! All you need to do is relax knowing that all of your data (and I mean all--the service allows unlimited data storage) is now safely backed up offsite. Cons I have yet to run into any issues with this sofware and service. I fortunately have not had the need to try out their data recovery features, however, so I can't opine on the quality there yet. Review Source Jessica F. Owner Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Affordable option for business backup" October 16, 2018 5.0 I got tired of the regular price increases of the cloud backup solution that I had been using for years and in my research Backblaze came highly recommended, the price was right so I decided to do a trial. I have a lot of files so the initial backup took a long time but by adjusting the settings to use more bandwidth while I slept, the backup completed in a fraction of the projected time. So far it has done a great job at backup up new files within hours thus giving me peace of mind. I haven't had the need to do a full restore yet (knock on wood) but I did conduct a test restore before the end of my trial, I had to go to the website to do so and it's not as instant as my old solution but it worked well. I like that in the event of a catastrophic hard drive failure I have the option to have a drive shipped to me. The software has been running on autopilot since I signed up and I am saving money. Pros The price is a great value when compared to the products that I had been using before. Setup was easy and straightforward and it automatically backs up new and changed files giving me peace of mind. Cons Customizing settings isn't as user friendly as the app that I used before. You need to log on to the website to restore files which is a small inconvenience. My old backup solution had a small icon next to files so I knew at a glance which ones were already backed up, Backblaze doesn't offer that. It isn't able to back up GSuite's File Stream Drive. Review Source Shawn C. Director of Measurement Strategy Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Peace of mind: priceless." February 8, 2018 5.0 Peace of mind! Pros I love that once the software is enabled, I don't ever have to think about it. It's just there, silently making sure that my work is constantly being backed up to the cloud in case the unthinkable happens and I lose all of my data. Cons I haven't had to actually use it yet, but having explored the restoration process a little bit through the company's website, it seems to be a bit clunky. It would be nice if there were an easier way to pick through the files I need to restore. Would be even better if it could track multiple versions ala Apple's Time Machine (which I also use). Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.