backblaze pricing

1. Why is backblaze so cheap?
2. How much does backblaze cost?
3. Is backblaze really unlimited?
4. How does backblaze make money?
5. How safe is backblaze?
6. Should I use Backblaze?
7. How much does 1 TB of cloud storage cost?
8. How long does backblaze keep my files?
9. How often does Backblaze Backup?
10. What is the best cloud backup?
11. Why is backblaze so slow?
12. What does Backblaze not backup?

Why is backblaze so cheap?

Why Is Backblaze so Cheap? The simple answer to this question is that most Backblaze users will only backup a relatively small amount of data, despite the service being unlimited.

How much does backblaze cost?

The cost of the Backblaze service is as follows: $6 per monthly license per computer. $60 per yearly license per computer. $110 per 2-year license per computer.

Is backblaze really unlimited?

2. Truly unlimited backup. Whether you have just 1 Megabyte or tons of Terrabytes of files, Backblaze has no issue backing it all up for you. Considering that most backup services come with a space limit, this is an invaluable feature for the price you are getting (more on that later).

How does backblaze make money?

Hardware: 23% of Revenue

Backblaze stores data on hard drives. Those hard drives are “wrapped” with servers so they can connect to the public and store data. We've discussed our approach to how this works with our Vaults and Storage Pods. Our infrastructure is purpose-built for data storage.

How safe is backblaze?

Invisible encryption

When you use Backblaze, data encryption is built in. Files scheduled for backup are encrypted on your machine. These encrypted files are then transferred over a secure SSL (https) connection to a Backblaze datacenter where they are stored encrypted on disk.

Should I use Backblaze?

The Bottom Line. Backblaze is a streamlined and secure online backup service. It's good for novices, but it may frustrate users who want more control over backups.

How much does 1 TB of cloud storage cost?

There are several options for cloud storage, and here's a breakdown of cost for 1TB of storage: Amazon Cloud Drive Unlimited Photos - $11.99. This gives you unlimited storage for photos only, and 5GB for videos and other files. This is free for Prime members, and has limited RAW support.

How long does backblaze keep my files?

By default, Backblaze saves any old versions or deleted files for 30 days. Now you can extend that version history to 1-Year or Forever for an additional fee.

How often does Backblaze Backup?

Under the default "Continuous" backup schedule, the Backblaze software will alternate between actively scanning the computer for new or changed files and periodically uploading those files to the Backblaze data center. For most computers, this results in roughly 1 backup per hour, but may vary based on configuration.

What is the best cloud backup?

With unlimited online storage for one computer for $60 a year, Backblaze is the most affordable backup service we tested. It's easy to use on both Windows and Mac. With the software installed and the default settings, uploads start immediately, and they include the most commonly used folders that need backing up.

Why is backblaze so slow?

Latency in the connection from your computer to our servers. This can cause the overall speed to be reduced. Latency can be caused by general internet connection, and geographic/network distance.

What does Backblaze not backup?

What We Don't Backup. Backblaze does not want to waste your bandwidth or Backblaze datacenter disk space. Thus, we do not backup your operating system, application files, or temporary internet files that are transient and would not be useful in the future. Backblaze also excludes podcasts in iTunes.