Product A
Backblaze
by Backblaze Inc.
Unlimited computer backup for $99/year — the best value in backup.
$99yr
Visit Backblaze →Product B
Google Drive
by Google LLC
15 GB free with Google Docs built in — the default for most people.
Free tier
Visit Google Drive →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Backblaze | Google Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99yr | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Unlimited backup for a flat rate | 15 GB free — most generous major provider |
| B2 is a fraction of S3 pricing | Real-time collaboration in Docs/Sheets | |
| Simple set-and-forget backup | Works on every platform | |
| Top Cons | Not a sync or collaboration tool | Privacy concerns — Google scans data |
| Backup restoration via USB drive costs extra | Free storage shared with Gmail/Photos |
Choose Backblaze if you…
- Want: unlimited backup for a flat rate
- Want: b2 is a fraction of s3 pricing
- Want: simple set-and-forget backup
Choose Google Drive if you…
- Want: 15 gb free — most generous major provider
- Want: real-time collaboration in docs/sheets
- Want: works on every platform