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Backblaze B2 alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Backblaze B2 alternative is IDrive (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "IDrive Basic: 10 GB of backup storage, no credit card required."
Backblaze B2 compared with 9 alternatives: Wasabi, Storj, IDrive, pCloud, Box and 4 more.
Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.95 per TB / month. 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backblaze B2This tool | Free plan · from $6.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| Wasabi | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Storj | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| IDrive | Free plan · from $0.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| pCloud | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Box | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Cubbit | Free plan · from €4.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Filebase | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web |
| Synology C2 | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Zoolz | Free trial · from $7.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
Price against what you get
Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 9 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: IDrive, pCloud and Box.
Wasabi scores higher without starting lower. Cubbit starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Backblaze B2
Wasabi
S3-compatible cloud object storage at a flat per-TB rate
- Wasabi starts at $7.99 per TB / month.
- Wasabi has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Backblaze B2.
Suits: Backup and archive storage that is read often
Storj
Distributed S3-compatible object storage priced per terabyte
- Storj starts at $7 per TB / month stored, plus $7 per TB egress, $5 monthly minimum.
- Storj has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Backblaze B2.
- Storj also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Developers who need S3-compatible storage with simple rates
IDrive
Cloud backup for many devices in one account, with a sync folder
- IDrive starts at $0.25 per month for 100 GB, billed annually (Mini).
- IDrive also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- IDrive also covers file sync and file sharing.
- IDrive does not cover file management, which Backblaze B2 does.
Suits: Households backing up several computers and phones to one account
pCloud
Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment
- pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly.
- pCloud also lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- pCloud also covers file sync and file sharing.
- pCloud does not cover file management, which Backblaze B2 does.
Suits: People who prefer a one-time lifetime payment to a subscription
Box
Business content storage with e-signatures, workflows and AI
- Box starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (minimum 3 users).
- Box also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Box also covers workflow automation, file sync and file sharing.
- Box does not cover file management, which Backblaze B2 does.
Suits: Companies that need unlimited storage priced per user
Cubbit
EU-based S3-compatible object storage, hosted or self-built
- Cubbit starts at €4.99 per TB / month (personal-use rate, 3 to 10 TB).
- Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that need data kept in the EU
Filebase
S3-compatible object storage with IPFS pinning and free egress
- Filebase starts at $7.50 per month, billed monthly.
Suits: Developers who want S3-compatible storage without egress fees
Synology C2
Synology's cloud storage and backup for NAS and S3 workloads
- Synology C2 starts at $7.99 per TB / month (C2 Object Storage).
- Synology C2 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Backblaze B2.
- Synology C2 also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Synology C2 is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Synology C2 also covers file sync.
Suits: Synology NAS owners who want an off-site backup
Zoolz
Cloud backup for businesses, sold by storage tier
- Zoolz starts at $7.99 per month, billed monthly ($79.99 billed yearly).
- Zoolz has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Backblaze B2.
- Zoolz also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoolz also covers file sharing.
Suits: Businesses backing up large archives that are rarely opened
Limits worth knowing in Backblaze B2
- Egress beyond 3x the average monthly data stored costs $0.01 per GB, except to partner CDNs and compute services.
- Class D API transactions cost $0.004 per 10,000 calls after the first 2,500 each day.
- B2 Overdrive needs a multi-petabyte commitment and is sold by quote.
- It is a storage service for developers and IT teams; the page shows no consumer sync app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Backblaze B2?
The alternatives to Backblaze B2 in this directory are Wasabi, Storj, IDrive, pCloud, Box, Cubbit, Filebase, Synology C2 and Zoolz. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Backblaze B2.
Is there a free alternative to Backblaze B2?
Yes. IDrive, pCloud, Box, Cubbit and Filebase have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Backblaze B2 alternatives work on Windows?
The Backblaze B2 listing does not include a Windows app. Storj, IDrive, pCloud, Box, Synology C2 and Zoolz list one.
Which Backblaze B2 alternatives work on macOS?
The Backblaze B2 listing does not include a macOS app. Storj, IDrive, pCloud, Box, Synology C2 and Zoolz list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.