Why choose Backblaze?

Backblaze builds and operates the object storage layer for AI infrastructure and data-intensive workloads — delivering the performance, economics, and operational freedom no hyperscaler or legacy vendor can.

CoreWeave selected Backblaze only after a formal proof of concept, having first used Backblaze’s public operating data to validate the platform’s scale, throughput, and economics before deeper engagement.

Dave McCarthy

Group Vice President, Cloud and Datacenters, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC and Jasdeep Singh, Research Manager, Cloud and Datacenters, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC

The backbone of a data-driven world

The AI era runs on data. Backblaze is the storage platform powering it—built over two decades of hardware, software, and operational innovation, engineered for the scale and economics modern workloads demand.

Built for AI scale

High-throughput, multi-exabyte workloads need storage that performs when it matters. Backblaze delivers—with the economics to match. No surprise fees. No GPU-starving bottlenecks.

Two decades of platform depth

Our Vault architecture, proprietary software, and operational precision deliver more performance for every dollar. This isn't commodity storage. It's infrastructure built to win at scale.

Independent by design

S3-compatible. Free egress. Broad ecosystem integrations. Your infrastructure adapts to your business—not the other way around. Move data to any cloud, connect any compute layer, evolve without rewriting your stack.

Trusted by 500,000+ Customers

Optimized price-to-performance at scale

The most efficient dollar spent in cloud storage.

✓ Sustained 1Tbps throughput

✓ AI-ready network

✓ Transparent performance reporting

Trust you can build on

Your data is protected by exabyte-scale infrastructure trusted by hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. Enterprise-grade security. Compliance-ready. Available around the clock.

Enterprise-grade security

Backblaze has a security-first framework with features including:

  • Encryption and server-side encryption (SSE)
  • Enterprise management for workstations
  • Object Locks
  • Fine-grained API key control
  • Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS)
  • Role-based access controls
  • Multi-region data replication
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Compliance-ready

Fulfill policies and requirements with compliance supports including:

  • SOC 2 Type 2
  • GovRAMP Progressing Snapshot program
  • TX-RAMP Provisional Authorization
  • Trusted Partner Network
  • GDPR & UK GDPR
  • CCPA/CPRA
  • ISO 27001
  • HECVAT
  • BAAs for HIPAA compliance
  • PCI DSS support
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B2 Cloud Storage was literally the only technical thing we used in training these models that didn’t crash the first time we tried it. We’re in an industry where everything fails, but Backblaze didn’t.

Dean Leitersdorf

Co-Founder and CEO, Decart

Recognized by industry leaders and analysts

“Backblaze is now firmly validated as a robust, enterprise-grade infrastructure layer for the AI era."

—Dave McCarthy, Group Vice President, Cloud and Datacenters, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC and Jasdeep Singh, Research Manager, Cloud and Datacenters, Enterprise Infrastructure, IDC

“Backblaze has spent the past decade evolving beyond its roots as a cloud backup provider. Through B2 Cloud Storage, S3 compatibility, and investments in cloud-scale object storage services, the company has expanded its focus toward large-scale storage infrastructure."

—HyperFRAME Research

Gigaom Testimonial

G2 Summer 2025 Leader
Silicon Angle 2025 Winner

FAQ

Why should I trust Backblaze with my data?

Backblaze safeguards exabytes of customer data for respected organizations worldwide. Since 2007, we’ve been known for transparent business practices—from sharing industry-improving data to operating as a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: BLZE). Our solutions are easy to adopt, easy to manage, and straightforward to price.

How does Backblaze support sustainability?

Storing and using data is energy intensive–there’s just no way around this fact. However, by centralizing and optimizing data storage within our network of data centers, the Backblaze Storage Cloud operates more efficiently than distributed, on-premises systems storing the same volume of data. That said, the company understands that there is still more work to be done and is committed to a more sustainable future. Backblaze is acting accordingly to do its part and help B2 Cloud Storage customers reduce their carbon footprints and progress on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies. Backblaze from its beginnings focused on building a sustainable business. We lead the industry with our learning—for more than 10 years, sharing data and insights from more than 200,000 spinning drives to help others globally to do better. Additionally, we’ve operationalized impact reduction, from supporting data lifecycle rules to help customers store selectively and thereby manage down energy consumption, to recycling decommissioned hardware including drives, to moving into our Stockton1 data center for river cooling, no water consumption, no water pollution, no chemical use, and projected carbon footprint approximately 30% below average.

What sets Backblaze apart from other providers?

Backblaze is the object storage layer powering AI infrastructure. We've been building and operating storage since 2007—not reselling it. Our platform delivers the throughput AI workloads demand, at a fraction of hyperscaler cost, without lock-in. 500,000+ customers trust us because we're transparent about our business, our pricing, and our performance data. That's rare in this industry.

How safe is my data when stored in Backblaze?

Your data is protected by infrastructure designed for 11 nines of durability, enterprise-grade access controls, and 24/7 physical security. We've earned certifications including SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. Visit our Security and Compliance pages to explore the full range of features available to support your specific needs.

How does Backblaze's 3x free egress work?

All B2 Cloud Storage users get free egress up to 3x their average monthly storage. Your monthly average is calculated based on byte hours over the billing cycle. Egress beyond 3x is just $0.01/GB—no surprise fees, no penalties. B2 Overdrive also provides unlimited free egress to any destination in the world.

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