Backblaze B2 is low-cost S3-compatible object storage with free egress, a direct alternative to Cloudflare R2.
Backblaze B2 provides always-hot S3-compatible object storage at a fraction of AWS S3 cost, with free egress up to 3x storage and strong durability. It is frequently cited as a primary direct competitor to Cloudflare R2 for egress-sensitive and cost-conscious workloads.
It offers high durability, encryption, Object Lock, and hundreds of integrations. Official product page: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-storage. Source evidence from Cloudflare R2 research.
| Attribute | Backblaze — B2 | Cloudflare — R2 | Storage Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2007 | 2009 | 1997 | |
| Sells To | Small Business | Enterprise, Small Business | Business | |
| Pricing Model | Recurring, SaaS | Recurring, SaaS, Usage-based | Managed Service | |
| Ownership | Public | Private equity-backed, Public, Venture-backed | Private |
Provider
Founded 2007
Sells To Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, SaaS
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 2009
Sells To Enterprise, Small Business
Pricing Model Recurring, SaaS, Usage-based
Ownership Private equity-backed, Public, Venture-backed
Provider
Founded 1997
Sells To Business
Pricing Model Managed Service
Ownership Private
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