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Download files for free or have them shipped on an external drive.
Automatically back up all your attached external drives at no additional fee.
Restore old versions up to 30 days, one year, or forever.
Be notified of your backup status.
Protect your data with no surprise charges, plus monthly, yearly, or two-year billing flexibility to suit your needs.
Backblaze takes security seriously. All data is stored in our secure data centers with 24-hour staff, biometric security, and redundant power.
Optional private encryption key means there’s only one way to unlock your backups.
All your files are encrypted before being transmitted over SSL and stored encrypted.
Our code is native to Mac and PC, ensuring seamless integration and performance.
Two-factor verification via ToTP and SMS is available for all Backblaze accounts.
Order a USB drive of your data and mail it back to us in 30 days for a refund.
Customize performance—or let Backblaze optimize it for you.
Find your lost or stolen computer instantly.
Share files you’ve backed up.
Native backup apps are light on computers. The Backblaze app backs up data by default for foolproof protection and helps maintain your bandwidth with optimized upload performance.
Walt Mossberg
Recode
Backblaze Computer Backup packages the features you need at competitive, transparent prices.
Data covered
Data covered
All user-generated data will be backed up from computers and connected external drives.
Unlimited
Capped
All user data included by default
All user data included by default
All user-generated data is protected and available when it comes time to restore.
Varies
No restrictions on file type or size
No restrictions on file type or size
Backup and restore without concern for file size or type.
No restrictions on number of workstations
No restrictions on number of workstations
Backup and restore without concern that you’ll outgrow your solution.
Varies
Native Mac and Windows clients–no Java or middleware
Native Mac and Windows clients–no Java or middleware
Built native to be reliable, and light on both system and disk.
Deployed directly or via tools including MSI Installer, JAMF, and Munki
Deployed directly or via tools including MSI Installer, JAMF, and Munki
Silent installation using MSI, JAMF, Munki, and more to deploy at scale in minutes.
Varies
IT and end-user managed restores supported
IT and end-user managed restores supported
Group admin privilege options for full management or just centralized billing on behalf of Group members.
Varies
Flexible, centralized billing
Flexible, centralized billing
Flexible billing with monthly, one-year, and two-year options, with newly added computer subscriptions pro-rated to keep all renewals on the same schedule.
Varies
SSO via Google and Microsoft
SSO via Google and Microsoft
Available for all business accounts, offers security with fewer helpdesk calls and without asking Group users to remember a new password.
Varies
Dedicated restore app
Unlimited
Varies
Web-based restores
Web-based restores
Zip restores up to 500GB per request with ability to prepare multiple restores.
500GB per request
<100GB
Mailed hard drive restores (free)
Mailed hard drive restores (free)
Encrypted USB drive with your business data shipped worldwide, free upon return of the drive within 30 days.
Encryption/private key encryption
Encryption/private key encryption
Default 2048 bit public / private keys secure symmetric AES-128 key for all data; option to additionally encrypt all data with a private key.
Two-factor authentication (SMS and ToTP)
Two-factor authentication (SMS and ToTP)
Enhanced security through an added verification via text or phone call.
Varies
Forever file version retention available
Forever file version retention available
Extended version history offers optional Forever retention for an added fee.
Yes. You can access your backed up data in three ways. It’s always free to download your data from the web, which is best for small datasets. You can also have all of your data shipped to you on a hard drive for a fee, and the fee will be fully refunded once the drive is returned. In addition, you can access your data using our iOS and Android mobile apps.
Losing your computers is a frustrating experience. To help you access your data quickly, you can recover your backed up data through the web and iOS or Android mobile apps.
Choosing a cloud backup service is an important decision to ensure the safety and accessibility of your data. A few things to keep in mind when researching cloud backup providers are the following: Do they have a good reputation, affordable pricing, great customer service, and a free trial period so you can try before you buy? Backblaze is one of the fastest and most affordable cloud backup services on the market.
Certainly! Backblaze provides a 15-day complimentary trial for Computer Backup users, ensuring a commitment-free experience that doesn't require upfront credit card details. During this trial, you're free to perform unlimited backups while having full access to all of your stored data.
