Backblaze, Inc. review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ShieldCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Backblaze, Inc. fits small business buyers who want cheap set and forget cloud backup, with monthly billing at $9 and the long term plan at $7.88. The limit is privacy: encryption where only you hold the key is no, so this suits people who want backups more than control.
Key facts
- Best for
- Budget cloud backup for a business computer on monthly billing.
- Monthly price
- $9 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Long-term plan price
- $7.88 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- US (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- MacOS, Windows, iOS, Android (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Longest plan (months)
- 24 months (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Backblaze, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2007 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Audience
- Business
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Official website
- backblaze.com
Encrypted storage
- Price per TB per year
- $94.50 to $108 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Zero-knowledge encryption
- No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Jurisdiction
- US (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Compliance certifications
- SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GovRAMP, TX-RAMP, HECVAT, TPN Blue Shield, VPAT (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Backblaze, Inc. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Founded
- 2007 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Budget
Pros and cons
Pros
- Monthly billing of $9 sits below the €11.39 mark across the brands on our list.
- Compliance records cover SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and GDPR.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and iOS on a budget plan.
- Operating since 2007 from US.
Cons
- Support runs on a help centre only, so day to day answers are self served.
- The long term plan price of $7.88 is above the €3.97 median, ranking 86 of 112.
Who it suits
- Small business owners who want a whole computer backed up and then left to run.
- Teams that must show compliance paperwork, with SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and GDPR on record.
- People who prefer paying month to month over a 24 month commitment.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs encryption that only they can read, since that comes out as no here.
- Price first shoppers: MEGA lists $3.99 a month against $9 here.
- People who refuse long ties, since the longest plan runs 24 months.
How it compares on our data
On monthly price, Backblaze sits at position 73 out of 133 brands on our list, which keeps it well inside the field. On the long term plan price the rank is 86 of 112, so committing longer moves it only a little closer to the front.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Backblaze cost month to month and on a longer plan?+
Backblaze lists $9 for monthly billing and $7.88 on the long term plan, so the longer commitment carries the lower figure. The longest plan the company offers runs 24 months, and stored data is priced at $94.50 to $108 a year per terabyte.
Can Backblaze encrypt my files so only I can read them?+
Encryption where only you hold the key: no, so Backblaze keeps the ability to read what it stores. That matters most if you hold records you are not permitted to store, and the certification list of SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and GDPR speaks to handling instead. Read the key wording before you commit.
Which devices and operating systems does the app cover?+
The apps cover macOS, Windows and iOS. Backblaze positions the plan for business buyers, and the service is built around whole computer backups rather than a single file. Plans sit in the budget range, so the price stays low and the choice of storage is simple.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?+
Backblaze offers a money back window of 30 days, so you can try the plan and cancel for a refund inside that period. Stay on monthly billing if you want the shortest tie in, since the long term plan runs 24 months.
Where is Backblaze based and which law applies?+
The company is Backblaze, Inc., headquartered in the United States and governed by US. It has run since 2007, so the business is well established. Privacy rules that matter to you, such as GDPR and UK GDPR, appear on its compliance list of SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and GDPR.
How do I get help if a backup misbehaves?+
Support runs on a help centre only, so you look up your own answer rather than waiting on an agent. People comfortable with computers will be fine; if you want to pick up a phone, look elsewhere. The 30 day money back window gives you time to see how the backups behave.
Is Backblaze cheap next to other subscriptions?+
Monthly billing of $9 ranks 73 out of 133 brands on our list, above the €7.89 median. Apple Inc. lists $0.99 a month and MEGA $3.99, both lower figures for their own subscriptions.
Who is Backblaze aimed at?+
The service is built for business buyers, and the plan sits in the budget range. Its compliance records of SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA and GDPR make it a credible pick for teams that must show paperwork. If you only want personal storage for a handful of files, this is more service than you need.
Sources
- backblaze.com/cloud-backup checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Long-term plan price, Longest plan (months), Platforms, Monthly price, Price per TB per year
“2 YEARS $7.88/mo paid bi-annually ... Save 8%”
- backblaze.com/cloud-backup/pricing checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Pricing model
“Business backup $99/year ... Everything in Personal, plus Manage multiple users, Administrative controls”
- backblaze.com/cloud-storage/compliance checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Compliance certifications
“Backblaze holds or supports the following compliance certifications and frameworks: SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR and UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PCI-DSS, GovRAMP Progressing Snapshot, TX-RAMP Provisional, ISO...”
- backblaze.com/company/about checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Gleb Budman is a co-founder and has served as our chief executive officer since 2007, guiding the business from its inception in a Palo Alto apartment”
- backblaze.com/company/policy/payments-and-refunds checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Money-back period, Support channels
“if you sign up for a one-year or two-year plan and decide to cancel, you can request a full refund up to 30 days after subscribing to the service”
- backblaze.com/company/policy/terms-of-service checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Jurisdiction, Legal entity
“Backblaze, Inc. 2261 Market Street, STE 81006 San Francisco, CA 94114”
- backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/encryption checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Zero-knowledge encryption
“Backblaze also allows you to secure your backup with a private encryption key (PEK)... Backblaze does not recommend this option because it means that Backblaze cannot help you if you forget this...”
Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Devices, Server countries, No-logs audit.
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