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Backblaze B2 alternatives with a Linux app

The Backblaze B2 listing does not include a Linux app. 40 of the 91 other file storage and sync services in this directory list a Linux app.

Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.95 per TB / month. 25 of them are free or have a free plan.

40 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Backblaze B2

  1. 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. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Storj does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Storj lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    Storj vs Backblaze B2Storj pricing and details

  2. 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). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only IDrive lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • IDrive also covers file sync and file sharing.
    • Backblaze B2 also covers file management.
    IDrive vs Backblaze B2IDrive pricing and details

  3. pCloud

    Swiss cloud storage sold by subscription or one-time payment

    • pCloud starts at $4.99 per month, or $49.99 billed yearly. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only pCloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only pCloud lists a browser extension.
    • pCloud can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    pCloud vs Backblaze B2pCloud pricing and details

  4. Duplicati

    Encrypted backup to storage you choose, with a free open-source client

    • Duplicati starts at $2 per machine / month, billed annually ($2.50 billed monthly). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Duplicati lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Duplicati is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Duplicati also covers reports.
    Duplicati vs Backblaze B2Duplicati pricing and details

  5. 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). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Synology C2 does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Synology C2 lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Synology C2 is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Synology C2 pricing and details

  6. Rclone

    Command-line tool for syncing and mounting cloud storage

    • Rclone is free. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Rclone lists macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Only Backblaze B2 lists a web app.
    • Rclone is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Rclone pricing and details

  7. Dropbox

    Cloud storage and file sync with transfer and signing tools

    • Dropbox starts at $9.99 per month, billed yearly. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Dropbox lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Dropbox also covers documents, file sync and file sharing.
    • Backblaze B2 also covers file management.
    Dropbox pricing and details

  8. MEGA

    Zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage with a 20 GB free plan

    • MEGA starts at €3.33 per month, charged yearly. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only MEGA lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only MEGA lists a browser extension.
    • MEGA is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    MEGA pricing and details

  9. Filen

    End-to-end encrypted cloud storage from Germany with open source apps

    • Filen starts at €11.99 per year for 100 GiB, or €1.99 per month for 200 GiB. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Filen lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Filen is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filen also covers notes, file sync and file sharing.
    Filen pricing and details

  10. Resilio Sync

    Device-to-device file sync with an enterprise edition

    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Resilio Sync does not.
    • Only Resilio Sync lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Backblaze B2 lists a web app.
    • Resilio Sync also covers file sync.
    Resilio Sync pricing and details

  11. Filemail

    Large file transfer by email or link, free up to 5 GB

    • Filemail starts at $6 per month, billed monthly. Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Filemail lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Filemail is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Filemail also covers file sharing.
    Filemail pricing and details

  12. FileRun

    Self-hosted file sync and sharing app that runs on your own server

    • FileRun starts at €9.9 per user / year (annual subscription). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan. FileRun does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileRun lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FileRun is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FileRun pricing and details

28 more that list a Linux app

All 40 in one table

Common questions

Which Backblaze B2 alternatives have a Linux app?

Storj, IDrive, pCloud, Duplicati, Synology C2, Rclone, Dropbox, MEGA and 32 more list a Linux app.

Does Backblaze B2 have a Linux app?

The Backblaze B2 listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

IDrive, pCloud, Duplicati, Rclone, Dropbox, MEGA, Filen, Filemail and 17 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Backblaze B2: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.