Quick take
Who Backblaze is best for
People who mainly want automatic off-site computer backup rather than a general-purpose sync-and-share storage app.
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Backblaze subscription cost
People who mainly want automatic off-site computer backup rather than a general-purpose sync-and-share storage app.
Default planMonthly · $9.00/mo
Starting price$7.88/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $7.88/mo
Free trial or free tier: Check the Backblaze official page for any active free trial offers.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Backblaze right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Backblaze official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Backblaze right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Most popular
Monthly
$9.00/mo
$99.00/year
Unlimited computer backup • Simple backup-first positioning
What changes on this plan
- Unlimited computer backup
- Simple backup-first positioning
- Note: Backup rather than full sync/storage suite
Plan option
2-Year Equivalent
$7.88/mo
$189.00/year
Lower long-term effective price • Best committed-user value
What changes on this plan
- Lower long-term effective price
- Best committed-user value
- Note: Prepaid multi-year billing
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- Annual billing saves up to $9.00 per year on Monthly.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: Check the Backblaze official page for any active free trial offers.
Annual comparison: Monthly is available on annual billing. Check the official pricing source to confirm the current annual savings versus monthly billing.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Backblaze right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
OneDrive / Microsoft 365
$9.99/mo default plan
People who want cloud storage but can also benefit from the included Microsoft 365 apps and family sharing.
pCloud
$9.99/mo default plan
Users who want independent cloud storage and may be interested in pCloud’s lifetime-buy alternative to subscriptions.
Google One
$2.99/mo default plan
Google Photos backup, Gmail storage expansion, and now includes Gemini Advanced on AI tier
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Google One
$2.99/mo default plan
Google Photos backup, Gmail storage expansion, and now includes Gemini Advanced on AI tier
iCloud+
$2.99/mo default plan
Seamless Apple device backup and sync — the most common subscription people forget they have
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Backblaze plan and is it worth it?
Backblaze's lowest paid plan is 2-Year Equivalent at $7.88/mo. Lower long-term effective price • Best committed-user value Compare this against alternatives in Cloud Storage to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Backblaze cost per year?
With annual billing, Monthly costs $99.00 per year, saving you $9.00 compared to paying monthly. Without annual billing, the same plan would cost $108.00 per year.
Does Backblaze have a free trial or free tier?
Check the Backblaze official page for any active free trial offers.
How many plans does Backblaze have and what is the difference?
Backblaze offers 2 plans ranging from $7.88/mo to $9.00/mo. The main differences between plans typically include content quality, concurrent streams or seats, and whether ads are shown. See the full plan comparison above for details.
Is Backblaze worth the price compared to alternatives?
People who mainly want automatic off-site computer backup rather than a general-purpose sync-and-share storage app. Closest competitors in Cloud Storage include OneDrive / Microsoft 365, pCloud, Google One. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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