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The main difference between Backblaze B2 and AWS S3 lies in pricing and simplicity. Backblaze B2 is typically more affordable and user-friendly, making it accessible for smaller businesses. AWS S3, while more costly, offers advanced features and scalability suited for larger enterprises.
| Security | User Interface and Ease of Use | Customer Support | Custom Branding | Cost | |
| Backblaze B2 | Reliable, Robust, Secure | Powerful, User-friendly, Intuitive | Chat, email, social media | Yes | Pay-as-you-use |
| AWS S3 | Robust, customizable, encrypted. | Simple, versatile, user-friendly. | Live chat, email, social media, forums | No | Pay-as-you-use |
Backblaze B2 offers cost-effective cloud storage, charging only $0.005 per GB per month for the storage used. It provides a free tier with up to 10GB of storage, catering to users’ varied storage needs without requiring upfront commitments.
Meanwhile, AWS S3 features unlimited storage capacity, allowing for individual objects ranging from 0 bytes to 5 terabytes in size. There’s no limit on bucket size or the number of objects within a bucket, offering flexibility in data storage and management.
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage offers robust data security and privacy, holding SOC 2 Type 2 certification and adhering to GDPR standards. This demonstrates its commitment to maintaining high compliance standards suitable for secure storage needs.
On the other hand, AWS S3 provides a comprehensive suite of compliance programs, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, EU Data Protection Directive, and FISMA, among others. With support for 143 security standards and compliance certifications such as GDPR, FIPS 140-2, and NIST 800-171, AWS S3 ensures a wide range of regulatory requirements are met
Backblaze B2 offers collaboration tools, primarily through its integrations with various other platforms and services, including Synology NAS devices. This connects to Backblaze B2 using Cloud Sync, and EditShare FLOW, a media asset management solution that simplifies media sharing. Other cloud storage and file-sharing apps integrated with Backblaze B2 include Cyberduck, LucidLink, Synology Drive, Morro Data CloudNAS, Resilio Connect, and StarWind Virtual SAN.
AWS S3 can be integrated with a multitude of third-party software that supports file sharing, remote work, team collaboration, and more. For example, Amazon WorkDocs allows users to share content through links or invites, enabling collaboration even with external users. AWS also offers services like AWS Clean Rooms, which helps customers and their partners collaborate and analyze their collective datasets securely without sharing or copying data.
Backblaze B2 integrates with various existing systems through its compatibility with various third-party software and services. This includes GB Labs, Transmit, qBackup, Veeam, MSP360 CloudBerry Backup, Rclone, Storware, Cloudsfer, and Veritas Backup Exec. These integrations extend workflows for data management, backup, synchronization, storage, and more, allowing users to incorporate Backblaze B2 into their current systems and processes seamlessly.
AWS S3 can interact with features such as Oracle Data Pump, allowing users to download Data Pump files from Amazon S3 to their database source. Amazon FSx for Lustre can link to data repositories in Amazon S3, establishing a connection between your file system and an S3 bucket source. The S3 File Gateway simplifies file storage in Amazon S3 and integrates with existing applications through industry-standard file system protocols source.
Backblaze B2 allows mobile access to cloud storage via its Backblaze Mobile app, available on iOS and Android, enabling users to manage files from their devices. As for data sovereignty, while specifics aren’t directly provided, Backblaze B2 stores files in the cloud, accessible anytime. It’s crucial for users to understand their respective country’s data laws and how Backblaze complies with them.
For mobile access, AWS S3 can be used from mobile applications. As for data sovereignty, AWS has built advanced sovereignty controls and features that allow customers to meet their digital sovereignty requirements. Users can specify the region where their data is stored to ensure compliance with data residency requirements.
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage offers an affordable $6 per TB per month rate, with straightforward pricing that includes no hidden fees or penalties for deletion. Downloads exceeding 3x the monthly storage amount are charged at a rate of $0.01 per GB, making it a scalable solution for handling various storage needs.
AWS S3 employs a tiered pricing structure, starting at $0.023 per GB for the first 50 TB each month. Additional features like S3 Inventory and S3 Analytics Storage Class Analysis may incur extra costs. Overall, AWS S3 provides secure, scalable, and durable storage options.
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