Google Cloud Storage vs Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage9.4Visit Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage8.8Visit

Higher score Google Cloud Storage #1 in Object Storage Services 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Google Cloud

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Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage #6 in Object Storage Services 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Backblaze

• Google Cloud Storage fits best

  Broad cloud object storage with strong integrations

• Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage fits best

  Low-cost storage and backup integrations

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Side by side

Feature	Google Cloud Storage 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Object Storage Services	#6 in Object Storage Services
Best for	Broad cloud object storage with strong integrations	Low-cost storage and backup integrations
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	10 integrations	8 integrations
Features Google Cloud Storage 4/4 · Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage 4/4
S3 compatibility	✓	✓
Object versioning	✓	✓
Lifecycle rules	✓	✓
Object immutability	✓	✓
Specs
Max object size	5120 GB	10000 GB (best)
Replication scope	Cross-region	Cross-region
Our review
Pros	Five storage classes, from Standard through Archive and Rapid Lifecycle rules, versioning, retention locks, and replication controls APIs, Terraform, gcloud CLI, gRPC, and S3-compatible access	First 10GB of storage is always free S3 and native B2 APIs support application and backup workflows Object Lock, version retention, and cross-region replication included
Cons	Usage-based pricing varies by class, location, and transfer The broad feature set may exceed simple storage requirements Advanced controls require choices around locations, keys, and replication	Feature breadth is narrower than the highest-ranked cloud platforms Free egress is limited to 3x average monthly storage The listed plan uses pay-as-you-go monthly billing
Our verdict	Google Cloud Storage is a managed object storage service for organizations and developers. It stores data as objects in buckets and supports web-console, API, command-line, client-library, REST, XML, and gRPC access. Its storage options… Read the review →	Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is an always-hot object storage service for businesses, developers, IT teams, and individuals. It stores files in buckets accessible through a web interface, command-line tools, and APIs. The service is… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Cloud Storage — where it wins

  • Five storage classes, from Standard through Archive and Rapid
  • Lifecycle rules, versioning, retention locks, and replication controls
  • APIs, Terraform, gcloud CLI, gRPC, and S3-compatible access

  Where it doesn't

  • Usage-based pricing varies by class, location, and transfer
  • The broad feature set may exceed simple storage requirements
  • Advanced controls require choices around locations, keys, and replication

• Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage — where it wins

  • First 10GB of storage is always free
  • S3 and native B2 APIs support application and backup workflows
  • Object Lock, version retention, and cross-region replication included

  Where it doesn't

  • Feature breadth is narrower than the highest-ranked cloud platforms
  • Free egress is limited to 3x average monthly storage
  • The listed plan uses pay-as-you-go monthly billing

• Google Cloud Storage9.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad object storage service for teams that need cloud integrations and control.

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• Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage8.8/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost object storage option with strong backup, retention, and replication features.

  Visit BackblazeFull verdict →