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Backblaze B2

Backblaze B2 β€” S3-compatible object storage at $0.006/GB with free egress to Cloudflare CDN partners.

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Our Verdict

Best for image/video heavy applications. Backblaze B2 offers subscription from $0.

Pros

  • Image/video heavy applications
  • User-generated content platforms
  • Generous free tier for getting started

Cons

  • Text-only applications
  • Small file storage needs (<1GB)
Best for: Image/video heavy applications Not for: Small projects

When to Use Backblaze B2

Good fit if you need

  • Image/video heavy applications
  • User-generated content platforms
  • Media processing pipelines

Not the best choice if

  • Text-only applications
  • Small file storage needs (<1GB)

Consider instead: cdn-edge

Backblaze B2 Pricing

Pricing Model
subscription
Free Tier
Yes
Entry Price
$0
Enterprise Available
Yes
Transparency Score
5/5
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Beta β€” estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Project Health

B

Health Score

609 135
Bus Factor

10

Last Commit

17 days

Release Freq

52d

Open Issues

63

Issue Response

N/A

License

NOASSERTION

Last checked: 2026-04-16

Lock-in Assessment

Medium 4/5
Lock-in Score
4/5

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