Alternatives to Backblaze
Unlimited computer backup for a flat fee
Backblaze ranks #10 of 12 in Backup software, with an Alt Score of 64. It is proprietary, sold by subscription from $9/month and available on Windows and macOS. 8 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Individuals, freelancers, and businesses who want a set-and-forget backup of their Mac or Windows computers, from single home users to organizations managing thousands of workstations.
Unlimited backup storage for one flat price per computer, with no caps on file size or number of files, including attached external drives. Files are encrypted in transit and at rest, with optional private encryption keys and version history (one year by default) to recover from ransomware or accidental deletion. Business plans add a centralized web dashboard, mass deployment tools (MSI, JAMF, Munki), and two-factor authentication.
Install the native Mac or Windows client, which runs continuously in the background and automatically uploads new and changed files without manual selection. To recover data, restore individual files via the web or mobile app, or order a mailed encrypted USB/hard drive shipped worldwide (free upon return) for large restores.
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Backup software checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Backblaze is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Starts at $9/month verified 2026-07-11
$9", metric: "/month""
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https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personal/pricing -
Platforms Windows, macOS verified 2026-07-11
Native Mac and Windows clients–no Java or middleware
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-11
We own all intellectual property rights in the Service(s), our trademarks and trade names. No additional rights are granted to you other than as expressly set forth in these Terms.
https://www.backblaze.com/company/terms.html -
Pricing model Subscription verified 2026-07-11
Flexible billing with monthly, one-year, and two-year options, with newly added computer subscriptions pro-rated to keep all renewals on the same schedule.
https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personal/pricing -
Status active verified 2026-07-11
Effective Date: April 16, 2026
https://www.backblaze.com/company/terms.html -
Incremental backups Yes verified 2026-07-11
If a file that was already uploaded is modified, Backblaze uploads the delta, or the part that was changed.
https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/supported-backup-data -
E2E encryption Yes verified 2026-07-11
Backblaze also allows you to secure your backup with a private encryption key (PEK). When this is done, it is impossible to access the data without the PEK.
https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/encryption -
Cloud targets supported Yes verified 2026-07-11
Yes, enjoy unlimited data storage when you choose Backblaze. Store as many files as you want or need within our secure cloud.
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Local / NAS targets No verified 2026-07-11
Backblaze does not support backing up a network drive, network share, or network-attached storage (NAS) device using Backblaze Computer Backup due to potentially high operating costs.
https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/network-attached-storage-nas-devices -
Scheduling Yes verified 2026-07-11
The Backblaze client alternates between scanning for new and changed files and periodically uploads them to the Backblaze data center. This backup typically occurs once per hour.
https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/backup-schedule -
Versioning & retention policies Yes verified 2026-07-11
Backblaze retains multiple versions of that file for up to 30 days by default.
https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/supported-backup-data -
Restore granularity Yes verified 2026-07-11
You can restore your files that are backed up on Backblaze Computer Backup by downloading them directly from the Backblaze web console. You can download individual files that are smaller than 6 GB in
https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/download-a-single-file-web-ui -
Open source No verified 2026-07-11
All content on the Site, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Backblaze or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.
https://www.backblaze.com/company/terms.html
FAQ
Yes. Kopia, Restic and Vorta have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Duplicati, Kopia and Restic — every license claim links its source.