What it backs up14 of 30
Where backups go5 of 20
Safety and recovery6 of 25
Price0 of 25
backup tool · Backblaze, Inc.
Backblaze Computer Backup
Unlimited cloud backup of a PC's files and external drives for one flat price per computer.
In short
- Personal Backup costs $99 a year or $9 a month per computer, with no storage limit1,2.
- Version history is 30 days by default; one year is free to turn on, and Forever costs $0.006 per GB a month for files older than a year3.
- It does not back up Windows itself or program folders, so it cannot restore a whole system4.
- A USB drive of up to 8 TB with your files costs $279, refunded if you send it back within 30 days5.
- An optional private encryption key means only you can unlock your backups2.
Backblaze suits people who want every personal file and connected external drive backed up to the cloud without setting anything up2,4. Storage is unlimited and one year of version history is free2,3. The catch: it backs up files only, not Windows or programs, and saves only to Backblaze's own cloud4,2.
Best for: People who want hands-off, unlimited cloud backup of their files.
Where the points come from
What it backs up 14 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Full system image | NoBackblaze does not back up the operating system or application folders4. | 0 / 8 |
| File and folder backup | YesBacks up user files on the PC and connected external drives; default exclusions can be removed4. | 4 / 4 |
| Incremental backups | YesIt scans for new or changed files and backs up only those6. | 6 / 6 |
| Scheduled backups | YesBackups run automatically and continuously as you work2. | 4 / 4 |
| Bootable rescue media | NoNo rescue media: the operating system is not in the backup4. | 0 / 8 |
Where backups go 5 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Destinations | Vendor's own cloudBackups go to Backblaze's cloud2. | 5 / 20 |
Safety and recovery 6 of 25 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypted backups | NoBackblaze documents AES-128 keys, not AES-256; an optional private key can be set1,2. | 0 / 7 |
| Backups shielded from ransomware | Not publishedBackblaze lists ransomware protection but does not say how backups are shielded2. | 0 / 6 |
| Restore to different hardware | NoThere is no system image to restore to new hardware4. | 0 / 6 |
| Versions and retention rules | YesChoose 30 days, one year or Forever version history3. | 6 / 6 |
Price 0 of 25 points
The rule behind each line: how we score backup tools.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Backup, monthly1 computer | $9/month2 | $9 | Unlimited data |
| Personal Backup, yearly1 computer | $99/year1 | $8.25 | Unlimited data |
Forever version history adds $0.006 per GB a month for files older than one year3. A restore drive costs $279 and is refunded when returned within 30 days5.
Strengths
- Unlimited storage for one computer and its external drives2,4.
- Backups run continuously and automatically after setup2,6.
- One year of version history costs nothing extra3.
- You can add a private encryption key that only you hold2.
- Restores can come by web download or on a shipped USB drive, refunded when returned within 30 days5.
Limits
- No system image: the operating system and application folders are not backed up4.
- Backups are stored in Backblaze's cloud; the product page lists no local or NAS destination2.
- Encryption uses AES-128 keys, not AES-2561,2.
- There is no free plan, only a free trial1.
- External drives must be connected and scanned at least once every 30 days to stay in the backup4.
Other backup tools
- 1
EaseUS Todo BackupHome users who want a free edition with schedules and encryption100/100$39.95/yrfirst-year price, one PC - 2
DuplicatiPeople who want free encrypted backups to cloud storage they already pay for86/100$24/yrfirst-year price, one PC - 3
Paragon Backup & Recovery Community EditionHome users who want a free system image backup to a local or external drive84/100$19.95/yrfirst-year price, one PC - 4
IDriveHouseholds backing up several PCs who also want a full system image82/100$3/yrfirst-year price, one PC
Sources
- Pricing | Backblaze Cloud Backup, Backblaze. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Unlimited Cloud Backup for Mac & PC, Backblaze. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- File Retention Version History, Backblaze. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- What Gets Backed Up? A Guide to Your Backblaze Online Backup, Backblaze. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Accelerated Backup and Recovery: Restoring Files from a Dead Computer, Backblaze. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Windows Backup Software: Easy, Secure Online Backup, Backblaze. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
Website: www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personal · Markdown version · We are not affiliated with Backblaze, Inc..