Backblaze B2
Low-cost S3-compatible cloud object storage
Backblaze B2 is profiled here as a DevOps tool for engineering teams. Read about features, pricing, and how it compares to related options in the tools directory.
Description
B2 is the cloud object storage service from Backblaze, the publicly traded storage company Gleb Budman and four co-founders started in 2007. It serves hot data through an S3-compatible API at a fraction of hyperscaler list pricing, with free egress to partner CDNs and a monthly egress allowance tied to the amount stored. Teams use it for backups, media delivery, and ML datasets. Backblaze publishes its drive failure statistics and storage cost analyses publicly, a transparency practice the company has maintained for over a decade.
Key Capabilities:
S3-compatible API alongside a native B2 API
Free egress allowance plus zero-cost transfer to partner CDNs and compute clouds
Object Lock for immutable, ransomware-resistant backups
Lifecycle rules for automated retention and tiering
Event notifications for storage-triggered workflows
CLI, SDKs, and integrations with standard backup tooling
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