Backblaze — Set it, forget it, never lose a file — unlimited cloud backup for $7/mo
Cloud BackupBackblaze is the simplest cloud backup service on the market. For $7/month per computer, it backs up everything — unlimited data, no file size limits, no speed throttling. Founded in 2007, it protects data for consumers and businesses with the philosophy that backup should be invisible.
Best for
- +Any business that can't afford to lose files (which is every business)
- +Creative agencies with large file archives (video, design, CAD)
- +Companies wanting the simplest possible backup solution
Not ideal for
- −Teams needing real-time file sync (Dropbox/Google Drive is better)
- −Businesses requiring granular backup policies and compliance features
- −Server-only environments (Backblaze B2 or Veeam is more appropriate)
Illustrative Case Study
Based on realistic usage patterns and typical results reported by users — not a verified customer story. Numbers are illustrative.
The Problem
A 10-person architecture firm had 4TB of project files (CAD drawings, renders, client contracts) stored only on local servers. No off-site backup existed. When a ransomware attack encrypted their main server, they faced paying $50,000 ransom or losing years of work.
The Solution
After the incident (recovered from a partial tape backup), installed Backblaze Business ($70/mo for 10 computers). Set-and-forget deployment: installed once, backs up continuously in the background. 4TB uploaded in the first week.
The Result
Complete off-site backup of all 10 workstations. When a hard drive failed 3 months later, restored 800GB of project files overnight via Backblaze's USB drive delivery service. Zero project files lost. Insurance premium decreased after proving off-site backup existed.
💡 ROI Estimate: Tool costs $70/mo. Value of protected data: $150,000+ in project files. Insurance savings: $1,200/year. ROI: incalculable (peace of mind + disaster prevention).
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Quick facts
💡 Tool costs $70/mo. Value of protected data: $150,000+ in project files. Insurance savings: $1,200/year. ROI: incalculable (peace of mind + disaster prevention).