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Backblaze pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $99 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

Backblaze offers 3 pricing tiers: Personal Backup, Business Backup, Enterprise Control. Standard paid plans include Personal Backup at $8.25/year, Business Backup at $8.25/year. The Business Backup plan is teams and business use.

Compared to other backup & recovery software, Backblaze is positioned at the mid-market price point.

Backblaze offers two distinct products: Personal Backup for unlimited computer backup at $9/month, and B2 Cloud Storage for S3-compatible object storage at $6/TB/month. Known for transparent pricing and simplicity, Backblaze has backed up over 2 exabytes of customer data.

Personal Backup provides set-and-forget unlimited backup for Mac and Windows computers. B2 Cloud Storage competes directly with AWS S3 at roughly 1/5th the cost, with generous free egress (3x monthly storage) and integrations with popular backup tools like Veeam, MSP360, and Duplicati.

All Backblaze Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
Personal Backup computers: unlimited $8.25 /year $99 /year Individual users and small deployments
Business Backup $8.25 /year $99 /year Teams and business use
Enterprise Control Contact Contact Enterprise deployments requiring advanced security
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Personal Backup

  • Unlimited data backup
  • Access data anywhere
  • Automated continuous backup

Business Backup

  • Everything in Personal
  • Manage multiple users
  • Administrative controls
  • Centralized web-based admin

Enterprise Control

  • Everything in Business
  • Advanced support
  • Enhanced backup lockdowns
  • OIDC SSO support
  • Restricted restore access

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 6 hidden costs
  • Extended Version History: Default 30-day history; 1-year history costs extra $2/month + $0.005/GB for retained files
  • Physical Restore Shipping: USB flash drive restore costs $99-$189 depending on data size
  • B2 Egress Overage: Egress beyond 3x monthly storage charged at $0.01/GB
  • B2 API Transaction Fees: Class B/C API calls charged $0.0004-$0.004 per 1,000 after free daily allowance
  • Business Backup Agent License: Backblaze Business for teams requires per-computer licensing at higher rates
  • No Mobile Device Backup: Personal Backup only covers computers; mobile photos require separate solution
Tip

Ask your Backblaze sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much does Backblaze cost per month?

Backblaze Personal Backup costs $9/month or $99/year for unlimited backup of one computer. B2 Cloud Storage costs $6/TB/month with the first 10GB free and free egress up to 3x your stored data.

02 Is Backblaze truly unlimited?

Yes, Backblaze Personal Backup offers genuinely unlimited storage for one computer including attached external drives. There are no storage caps, file size limits, or throttling. However, it only backs up actively attached drives, not NAS or network storage.

03 What is the difference between Backblaze Personal and B2?

Backblaze Personal ($9/month) is consumer backup software that automatically backs up your computer. B2 ($6/TB/month) is developer-focused object storage accessed via API or compatible backup tools - you provide your own backup software.

04 Does Backblaze backup external hard drives?

Yes, Backblaze Personal Backup includes external drive backup at no extra cost. External drives must be connected at least once every 30 days or files will be removed from backup.

05 How do I restore files from Backblaze?

You can restore files free via web download, through the mobile app, or by ordering a USB drive ($99-$189 refundable deposit). ZIP file restores up to 500GB are free; larger restores may need to be split.