Backblaze B2
PaidUltra-affordable S3-compatible object storage for developers and businesses
⚙️Developer StorageAbout Backblaze B2
Backblaze B2 is a developer-friendly object storage service offering S3-compatible APIs at a fraction of the cost of AWS S3. With no minimum storage requirements and free egress to select CDN partners, it is ideal for backups, media storage, and application data.
What's Great
- ✓Pricing is roughly 1/4 the cost of AWS S3 per GB stored
- ✓S3-compatible API makes migration from AWS straightforward
- ✓Free egress to Cloudflare, Fastly, and other CDN partners
- ✓No minimum storage requirements or hidden fees
- ✓Simple, transparent pricing without complex tiering
Watch Out For
- !Smaller ecosystem and fewer regions than AWS or Google Cloud
- !No built-in CDN — requires partnering with a separate CDN provider
- !Less granular access controls compared to AWS IAM policies
Common Use Cases
Developer storing application media and assets at minimal cost
Business backing up large datasets to affordable S3-compatible storage
Media company serving video content via Backblaze + Cloudflare CDN
Pricing Model
Paid
Paid subscription required. Check the website for current pricing and free trials.
Category
Developer Storage
Object storage and cloud infrastructure designed for developers, applications, and programmatic access via APIs.
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