How Does Backing Up to Backblaze Compare?

Backblaze Online Backup Burning DVDs Backup to USB Hard Drive Features Unlimited Backup Offsite Backup Automatically Finds Files Files Encrypted Back Up When PC Not Used Back Up on Convenient Schedule Back Up When Traveling Recover Remotely Data Protected From PC failure Virus Only if virus doesn’t erase external drive Theft Only if DVDs were in different location Only if USB drive was in a different location Fire Only if DVDs were in different location Only if USB drive was in a different location Water Damage Only if DVDs were in different location Only if USB drive was in a different location Earthquake, Natural Disaster User Error Only if user error didn’t include drive Forgotten Backups Between Backups Cost Cost and Effort $5 per month unlimited $5 per back up plus manual effort $100+ for drive plus manual effort