Backblaze Review: Is It The Right Backup Software For Your Team?

Backblaze is an affordable cloud backup service built for individual users and small teams who need automatic, hands-off file protection. The core strength is its unlimited storage capacity at a fixed annual price—no per-gigabyte overage charges.

Automatic backups run continuously in the background, and files are encrypted with a private key you control. File restoration is straightforward: browse deleted or older versions through the web interface or use the native app.

Before committing, verify three things in a demo or trial. First, confirm that Backblaze's single-computer license model fits your setup—if you need to back up multiple machines, you'll pay per device ($99/year each), not a household plan.

Second, test external drive backups: Backblaze does not automatically back up external drives; you must manually select them each time you connect. Third, check upload speed on your connection—initial backups of large datasets can take weeks depending on your bandwidth.

Pricing is straightforward ($99/year for one computer, $199/year for unlimited computers), but watch for the 30-day deletion window: files you delete are retained for 30 days before permanent removal. If you need longer retention or version history beyond 30 days, you'll need to pay for extended retention add-ons.

Integration is minimal—Backblaze works as a background service on Windows and Mac, with no API or third-party app connectors. It's not designed for business teams requiring granular permission controls, audit logs, or centralized management.