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Backblaze B2 vs Google Cloud Storage
Short answer: Pick Backblaze B2 if you want predictable, low-cost S3-compatible storage; pick Google Cloud Storage if you want scalable object storage with tiered classes. Both are paid, with a free trial.
Which to pick
Pick Backblaze B2 if you want…
- Predictable, low-cost S3-compatible storage
- Integrations with S3-compatible APIs (on Backblaze B2's list, not Google Cloud Storage's)
Pick Google Cloud Storage if you want…
- Scalable object storage with tiered classes
- Google-integrated cloud storage
- Integrations with BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark or Gemini platform (on Google Cloud Storage's list, not Backblaze B2's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Backblaze B2:Backblaze B2 provides low-cost, S3-compatible object storage optimized for AI and data-intensive workloads.
- Google Cloud Storage:Google Cloud Storage is a managed object storage service for storing and retrieving any amount of unstructured data.
- Best for
- Backblaze B2:Predictable, low-cost S3-compatible storage
- Google Cloud Storage:Scalable object storage with tiered classes
- Who it’s for
- Backblaze B2:Developers and enterprises needing scalable, high-performance cloud storage.
- Google Cloud Storage:Developers and enterprises needing scalable, durable cloud storage
- Pricing
- Backblaze B2:Paid
- Google Cloud Storage:Paid
- Free plan or trial
- Backblaze B2:Free trial
- Google Cloud Storage:Free trial
- Plans
- Backblaze B2:Backblaze B2 $6.95/TB/mo per month · Backblaze B2 Overdrive $15/TB/mo per month
- Google Cloud Storage:—
- Works with
- Backblaze B2:S3-compatible APIs
- Google Cloud Storage:BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark, Gemini platform, Cloud Storage FUSE, Cloud FTP, Pub/Sub, Cloud Audit Logs
Backblaze B2 features
- Free 3× egress. Provides free outbound data transfer up to three times your average monthly storage.
- Object Lock (WORM). Enables immutable, write-once-read-many storage to protect against ransomware.
- Cloud Replication. Automatically copies data across regions for redundancy and fast local access.
- Event Notifications. Triggers alerts on data changes to automate workflows such as transcoding.
- High-throughput Overdrive. B2 Overdrive offers terabit speeds and unlimited egress for AI/ML and HPC workloads.
Google Cloud Storage features
- Multiple storage classes. Standard, Nearline, Coldline, and Archive options for hot, infrequent, and archival data.
- Automatic lifecycle management. Policy-based transitions and Autoclass move objects to cheaper classes automatically.
- Storage Intelligence. Analyzes metadata, provides cost/security insights, and enables batch actions with no-code.
- Rapid Cache. SSD-backed read cache reduces latency for AI/ML workloads up to 20 Tbps.
- Fine-grained IAM permissions. Object- and bucket-level access control via Cloud IAM.
- Data security features. Encryption (customer-managed/supplied), retention policies, holds, soft delete, and signed URLs.
- Integration with analytics/ML. Native connectors to BigQuery, Apache Spark, Gemini, and Cloud Storage FUSE.
- Transfer services. Online Transfer Service, Transfer Appliance, and Cloud FTP for bulk data movement.
Backblaze B2 vs Google Cloud Storage FAQ
What is the difference between Backblaze B2 and Google Cloud Storage?+
Google Cloud Storage offers similar S3-compatible storage but at higher prices and without free egress tiers.
Should I use Backblaze B2 or Google Cloud Storage?+
Pick Backblaze B2 if you want predictable, low-cost S3-compatible storage or integrations with S3-compatible APIs (on Backblaze B2's list, not Google Cloud Storage's). Pick Google Cloud Storage if you want scalable object storage with tiered classes, Google-integrated cloud storage or integrations with BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark or Gemini platform (on Google Cloud Storage's list, not Backblaze B2's).
Is Backblaze B2 or Google Cloud Storage free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. Backblaze B2 is paid, with a free trial. Google Cloud Storage is paid, with a free trial.
Do Backblaze B2 and Google Cloud Storage integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Backblaze B2 lists S3-compatible APIs; Google Cloud Storage lists BigQuery, Managed Service for Apache Spark, Gemini platform, Cloud Storage FUSE and 3 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.