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Backblaze vs HPE StoreOnce

Backblaze logo

Backblaze

File Storage & Backup

Unlimited cloud backup at an affordable price

From
$9/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
HPE StoreOnce logo

HPE StoreOnce

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Disk-based backup with built-in deduplication

From
$5000/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Backblaze covers Unlimited backup, HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Backblaze and HPE StoreOnce actually diverge.

Attributes where Backblaze and HPE StoreOnce differ
AttributeBackblazeHPE StoreOnce
Starting price$9/month$5000/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsWindows, macOS, WebLinux, Web
CategoryFile Storage & BackupBackup & Disaster Recovery
Founded20072015

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Backblaze

  • Unlimited backup
  • Continuous backup
  • Version history
  • Private encryption key
  • Restore by mail
  • Mobile apps
  • macOS
  • Windows

Only in HPE StoreOnce

  • StoreOnce Catalyst
  • Cloud bank storage
  • Instant recovery
  • Federated deduplication
  • Encryption
  • Replication
  • Veeam
  • Commvault

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Backblaze

  • Unlimited backup of a personal computer and external drivesnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Restoring files from anywhere through the webnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Mailed hard drive restore for large recoveriesnot HPE StoreOnce
  • Private encryption key control for sensitive datanot HPE StoreOnce

HPE StoreOnce

  • Data protectionnot Backblaze
  • Disaster recoverynot Backblaze
  • Business continuitynot Backblaze
  • Ransomware protectionnot Backblaze
  • Compliancenot Backblaze

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Backblaze

  • Personal Backup is $99 a year billed annually, with no monthly option
  • Web restores are capped at 500GB per request
  • Forever version history is a Business tier add-on rather than included
  • Administrative controls and SSO are Business features
  • Backs up user data from a computer and attached drives, so NAS and server backup are not covered by the personal plan

HPE StoreOnce

Nothing recorded yet. See the HPE StoreOnce review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Backblaze

$9/month
  • Personal Backup$9/month
    • Unlimited storage for single computer
    • Unlimited version history
    • 30-day trial
  • B2 Cloud Storage$6/TB/month
    • S3-compatible storage
    • Pay-as-you-go model

HPE StoreOnce

$5000/one-time
  • StoreOnce Appliance$5000/one-time
    • Catalyst deduplication
    • Cloud bank
    • Instant recovery

Which should you pick?

Choose Backblaze if

  • You need unlimited backup.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
  • You also want continuous backup.
Backblaze review

Choose HPE StoreOnce if

  • You need storeonce catalyst.
  • You work on Linux, Web.
  • You also want cloud bank storage.
HPE StoreOnce review

Questions people ask

Is Backblaze or HPE StoreOnce better?
Neither clearly leads. Backblaze starts at $9/month and HPE StoreOnce at $5000/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Backblaze or HPE StoreOnce?
Backblaze starts at $9/month and HPE StoreOnce at $5000/one-time.
Does Backblaze or HPE StoreOnce run on more platforms?
Backblaze runs on Windows, macOS, Web. HPE StoreOnce runs on Linux, Web.
What is Backblaze best used for?
Backblaze is most often used for unlimited backup of a personal computer and external drives, restoring files from anywhere through the web, mailed hard drive restore for large recoveries, private encryption key control for sensitive data. Of those, unlimited backup of a personal computer and external drives and restoring files from anywhere through the web are not what HPE StoreOnce is typically brought in for.
What can Backblaze do that HPE StoreOnce cannot?
Backblaze covers Unlimited backup, Continuous backup, Version history, Private encryption key. HPE StoreOnce covers StoreOnce Catalyst, Cloud bank storage, Instant recovery, Federated deduplication. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Backblaze: What is the pricing for Backblaze Personal Backup?

Backblaze Personal Backup costs $9/month on monthly billing or $8.25/month when billed annually, providing unlimited storage for a single computer.

Source
Backblaze: What storage options does Backblaze B2 offer?

Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is priced at $6/TB per month with a pay-as-you-go model, and is S3 compatible for flexible cloud storage.

Source
Backblaze: Does Backblaze support Linux systems?

No. Backblaze does not support Linux operating systems, limiting it to Windows, macOS, and web access only.

Source
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