AWS S3 vs Backblaze B2
AWS S3 vs Backblaze B2: which to choose
On pricing, Backblaze B2 has a free plan while AWS S3 does not, so Backblaze B2 is the safer pick for side projects or evaluating before you commit budget.
Choose AWS S3 if you lean toward object-storage and cdn; choose Backblaze B2 if s3-compatible and affordable matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is AWS S3 or Backblaze B2 better?▾
It depends on your priorities. AWS S3 has — GitHub stars and uses a paid pricing model, while Backblaze B2 has — stars and uses a freemium model. Backblaze B2 offers a free plan, which may be better for getting started.
Is AWS S3 cheaper than Backblaze B2?▾
AWS S3 starts at $0/mo while Backblaze B2 starts at $0/mo. Backblaze B2 has a free plan.
What are the main differences between AWS S3 and Backblaze B2?▾
AWS S3 is tagged as object-storage, cdn, durability while Backblaze B2 is tagged as s3-compatible, affordable, free-egress. AWS S3 uses a paid pricing model. Backblaze B2 uses a freemium model.
Does AWS S3 or Backblaze B2 have a free plan?▾
Backblaze B2 offers a free plan, but AWS S3 does not.