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Backblaze B2 alternatives · File Storage

Self-hosted alternatives to Backblaze B2

The Backblaze B2 listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 6 of the 45 other file storage and sync services in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Backblaze B2 has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.95 per TB / month. 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Backblaze B2

  1. 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). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Cubbit is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cubbit vs Backblaze B2Cubbit pricing and details

  2. Nextcloud

    Open source, self-hosted file sync and collaboration platform

    • Nextcloud starts at 71.29€ per user / year, excl. VAT (from 100 users). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Nextcloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Nextcloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Nextcloud also covers video calls, file sync and file sharing.
    Nextcloud pricing and details

  3. ownCloud

    Open-source file sync and share you can host yourself

    • Only ownCloud lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ownCloud is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ownCloud also covers file sync and file sharing.
    • Backblaze B2 also covers file management.
    ownCloud pricing and details

  4. Seafile

    Open-source file sync and share, self-hosted or in the cloud

    • Seafile starts at $8 per user / month (Plus Cloud Team plan). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Seafile lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Seafile is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Seafile also covers file sync and file sharing.
    Seafile pricing and details

  5. Cryptomator

    Open-source encryption for the files you keep in any cloud

    • Cryptomator starts at $12.00 per seat / month, billed yearly (Cryptomator Hub Standard). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Only Cryptomator lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Backblaze B2 lists a web app.
    • Cryptomator is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Cryptomator pricing and details

  6. FileCloud

    Business file sharing and sync you host yourself or buy as SaaS

    • FileCloud starts at $7 per user / month, billed annually (Server Essentials). Backblaze B2 starts at $6.95 per TB / month.
    • Backblaze B2 has a free plan. FileCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only FileCloud lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FileCloud is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FileCloud pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Backblaze B2?

Yes. Cubbit, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile, Cryptomator and FileCloud can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Backblaze B2 be self-hosted?

The Backblaze B2 listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these file storage and sync services are free?

Cubbit, Nextcloud, ownCloud, Seafile and Cryptomator 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 12, 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.