Backblaze B2
The cheapest S3-compatible storage around, especially paired with Cloudflare's free egress via the Bandwidth Alliance. Solid for backups or media-heavy apps on a budget.
What is Backblaze B2?
Backblaze B2 is S3-compatible object storage priced well below AWS S3, and it gets cheaper still when paired with Cloudflare's Bandwidth Alliance, which waives egress fees when B2 traffic is served through Cloudflare. That combination makes it one of the more budget-friendly options for storage-heavy workloads like backups or media.
Key features
- S3-compatible API, so most existing S3 client libraries and tooling work with minimal changes
- Free egress when routed through Cloudflare via the Bandwidth Alliance, otherwise one of the cheaper egress rates outright
- Straightforward per-GB pricing without AWS's tiered storage-class complexity
- Native integration with Backblaze's own backup products if you're already using them
- Lifecycle rules for automatically expiring or transitioning old objects
Who it's for
A strong pick for backups, media storage, or any workload where storage and egress cost matters more than deep integration with a broader cloud ecosystem. Less of a fit if you need the breadth of adjacent services AWS or Cloudflare's own stack provides.
Pricing
Pay-as-you-go per GB stored and transferred, with a free tier for small amounts of storage. Check the site for current rates.