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At a Glance
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Star Rating
(92)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,560.00 Per Year
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DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces
Star Rating
(44)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $5.00 Per Month
Learn more about DigitalOcean Spaces
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage excels in "File Server Backup" with a high rating of 9.1, while DigitalOcean Spaces does not provide specific ratings for this feature, indicating a potential gap in functionality for users needing robust file server solutions.
  • Reviewers mention that Backblaze B2 offers superior "Versioning" capabilities with a score of 9.5, which is crucial for users who need to restore previous versions of files. In contrast, DigitalOcean Spaces does not highlight this feature as prominently, which may be a drawback for users focused on data recovery.
  • G2 users highlight that Backblaze B2's "Storage Capacity" is rated at 9.6, making it a strong choice for businesses with large data storage needs. DigitalOcean Spaces, while still effective, has a lower score in this area, suggesting it may not be as scalable for extensive storage requirements.
  • Users on G2 report that DigitalOcean Spaces shines in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.4, making it a more user-friendly option for those who prioritize quick deployment. Backblaze B2, while still easy to set up, has a slightly lower score of 8.8, indicating it may require a bit more time to configure.
  • Reviewers mention that Backblaze B2's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.8, which is commendable, but DigitalOcean Spaces edges out with a score of 8.6, suggesting that users may find slightly better support experiences with DigitalOcean, especially for troubleshooting and assistance.
  • Users say that Backblaze B2's "Disaster Recovery" feature is rated at 8.9, which is essential for businesses looking to ensure data safety. DigitalOcean Spaces, however, has a lower score of 7.5 in this area, indicating that it may not provide the same level of assurance for users concerned about data loss.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
B2 Reserve
Starting at $1,560.00
Per Year
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DigitalOcean Spaces
Spaces Object Storage
Starting at $5.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Free Trial is available
DigitalOcean Spaces
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
62
8.7
30
Ease of Use
9.0
62
9.0
30
Ease of Setup
8.9
33
9.4
16
Ease of Admin
8.8
32
9.4
16
Quality of Support
8.9
44
8.6
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
30
9.3
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
56
9.1
25
Features by Category
8.4
14
Not enough data
Compatibility
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
Management
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Compliance
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.6
17
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
14
Not enough data
9.7
16
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.7
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Management
8.1
8
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.6
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Online Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
Management
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Object Storage SolutionsHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
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Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and DigitalOcean Spaces are categorized as Object Storage Solutions
Unique Categories
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is categorized as Disaster Recovery, Online Backup, Server Backup, and Archive Storage Solutions
DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.5%
DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
73.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Computer Software
9.8%
Computer & Network Security
7.6%
Internet
6.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Other
58.7%
DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces
Computer Software
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
19.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.9%
Accounting
4.9%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
2.4%
Other
39.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

I love that Backblaze makes it simple to save files. It configures the files to backup out of the box and just does it. Getting files is as simple as pulling them from the website individually or as a zip! The app has a near zero resource impact on my...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Toni L.
TL
Toni L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

One thing making this not reach the "perfect" level is that there isn't a Linux version. Also while it does allow to backup external drives, they can not be network mounted, even with SSHFS.

DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces
Most Helpful Favorable Review
EF
Enrique F.
Verified User in Retail

Possibly one of the cloud storage service providers with the best value for money that I know, since for 5 dollars a month it gives you up to 250 GB, and all this with a bandwidth far superior to most of its competitors. Once up and running, it is a very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Shivashwor J.
SJ
Shivashwor J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

it will be better if it provides more storage at this price ($5) per month

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Discussions
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Discussions
How do you use backblaze?
2 comments
Official Response from Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
To use Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage, first you need to sign in to your account or set up a Backblaze account by visiting the Backblaze website...Read more
Is backblaze any good?
1 comment
MR
Yes, very much so. From the desktop backup service to the B2 cloud storage, their offerings are full featured, well documented with great support.Read more
What is Backblaze used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 is a cloud storage service that provides affordable, high-performance object storage. B2 Cloud Storage offers online business cloud storage...Read more
DigitalOcean Spaces
DigitalOcean Spaces Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
DigitalOcean Spaces has no discussions with answers