Backblaze B2 Pricing Calculator 2026
Estimate your total cost including hidden fees
The Backblaze B2 pricing calculator at CostBench estimates true total cost of ownership, factoring in implementation, support, training, and hidden costs that add ~33% beyond the advertised $6.95–$15/TB / mo pricing.
Your actual Backblaze B2 cost depends on team size, tier selection, contract length, and add-ons. Enter your specifics below to get a personalized breakdown with Year 1 and ongoing costs.
- Base pricing: 6 tiers available, $6.95–$15/TB / mo
- Annual savings: Typically 17% off with annual billing
- Implementation: $500–$2,000 per user
- Support fees: ~20% of license cost for premium support
- Training: $500 per user for onboarding and training
Compared to other cloud infrastructure tools, Backblaze B2 is budget-friendly. Hidden costs typically add 33% to the advertised price across the industry.
Backblaze B2 pricing ranges from $6.95 to $15 per TB / mo as of July 2026. Backblaze B2 offers 6 pricing tiers. Hidden costs include egress / download fees above free threshold, api transaction fees, byte-hour billing can surprise new users, which can add 30-60% to the base license fee. Pricing verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Flat-rate pricing — cost doesn't vary by team size
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Real-World Backblaze B2 Cost Examples
Small Developer Project (100 GB storage, moderate downloads)
$~$0.54/month for storage (100GB × $0.006/GB)~$0.54/month for storage (100GB × $0.006/GB)
A solo developer storing 100GB of assets with typical CDN delivery via a Cloudflare partner (free egress).
Backblaze employee confirmed on reddit: 'for 100 GB for a month, you'd pay 0.09 × $6 = $0.54 for the storage'Photography Backup (1 TB stored, low retrieval)
$~$6/month~$6/month
A photographer using Backblaze B2 as a personal archive with minimal downloads, paired with a local NAS copy.
reddit (multiple users reporting ~$6/TB/month)High-Egress Streaming Application (5 TB storage, 15 TB downloads)
$~$30/month (storage only, egress free at limit)~$30/month (storage only, egress free at limit)
A media app serving 15TB/month in downloads where only 5TB × 3 = 15TB is within the free egress threshold — exactly at the limit.
reddit user calculation: 'According to Storj and Backblaze pricing calculators using 5TB of storage and 15TB of paid monthly downloads: Backblaze: 30 USD/mo'MSP NAS Backup (10 TB stored)
$~$60/month~$60/month
An IT team using B2 Cloud Storage to back up a NAS with 10TB at the standard rate.
reddit: 'the cost has increased now: 60 USD/month for 10TB storage'Photography Business (1TB stored, moderate downloads)
$6$6/month storage + variable egress
Photographer storing raw files at ~1TB with occasional downloads, no CDN partnership
reddit - 'Backblaze is about $6 per TB and they only charge the actual TB you are storing'MSP/Business Backup (multi-TB, Veeam integration)
$Fraction of Datto annual cost per user reportFraction of Datto annual cost per user report
MSP using Veeam+Backblaze as Datto alternative for client backups
reddit - 'Veeam+Backblaze + upgrading on prem storage drives will still be 1/5th the cost of Datto annually'Compare at This Team Size
Frequently Asked Questions
01 How accurate is this Backblaze B2 pricing calculator?
This calculator uses official Backblaze B2 pricing data verified as of 2026-06-13. Hidden cost estimates are based on 6 verified cost categories from real user reports. Actual costs may vary based on negotiated discounts, specific feature requirements, and implementation complexity.
02 What hidden costs should I include in my Backblaze B2 budget?
Our calculator includes 6 verified hidden cost categories for Backblaze B2: Egress / Download Fees Above Free Threshold, API Transaction Fees, Byte-Hour Billing Can Surprise New Users, NAS / Business Plan Upgrade Required, and 2 more. Toggle each to see how they affect your total cost.
03 Should I choose monthly or annual billing for Backblaze B2?
Annual billing typically saves 15-20% compared to monthly rates. However, monthly billing provides flexibility if you're testing the platform or have fluctuating team sizes. Commit annually only once you've validated the tool fits your needs.
04 How do I know which Backblaze B2 tier I need?
Start with your must-have features. Backblaze B2 offers 6 tiers ranging from $6.95 to $15/TB / mo. Entry tiers work for basic needs, while enterprise tiers add advanced security, customization, and support.
05 Can I negotiate Backblaze B2 pricing below calculator estimates?
Yes, Backblaze B2 pricing is negotiable, especially for larger deployments or multi-year commitments. See our negotiation guide for tactics.