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Microsoft OneDrive vs Backblaze
Microsoft OneDrive
Software
Cloud storage that comes with Microsoft 365
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Microsoft OneDrive storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person; Backblaze personal Backup is $99 a year billed annually, with no monthly option
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Microsoft OneDrive and Backblaze actually diverge.
| Attribute | Microsoft OneDrive | Backblaze |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | $9/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, macOS, Web |
| Founded | Unknown | 2007 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Microsoft OneDrive
Nothing recorded that Backblaze does not also cover.
Only in Backblaze
- Unlimited backup
- Continuous backup
- Version history
- Private encryption key
- Restore by mail
- Mobile apps
- macOS
- Windows
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Microsoft OneDrive
No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.
Backblaze
- Unlimited backup of a personal computer and external drivesnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Restoring files from anywhere through the webnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Mailed hard drive restore for large recoveriesnot Microsoft OneDrive
- Private encryption key control for sensitive datanot Microsoft OneDrive
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Microsoft OneDrive
- Storage is not sold standalone at these tiers; it is bundled into Microsoft 365 subscriptions, with Basic limited to 100 GB and only Personal and above reaching 1 TB per person
- Family and Premium plans cap shared storage at 1 TB per person even when only 1 of the allotted 6 people are using the subscription
- Subscriptions automatically renew and must be canceled through the Microsoft account dashboard to stop billing
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
Pricing, plan by plan
Microsoft OneDrive
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft OneDrive review.
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
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft OneDrive if
Nothing in the data separates Microsoft OneDrive from Backblaze on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Backblaze if
- You need unlimited backup.
- You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
- You also want continuous backup.
Questions people ask
- Is Microsoft OneDrive or Backblaze better?
- Neither clearly leads. Microsoft OneDrive starts at On request and Backblaze at $9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Microsoft OneDrive or Backblaze?
- Microsoft OneDrive starts at On request and Backblaze at $9/month.
- Does Microsoft OneDrive or Backblaze run on more platforms?
- Microsoft OneDrive runs on Web. Backblaze runs on Windows, macOS, Web.
- What can Microsoft OneDrive do that Backblaze cannot?
- Backblaze covers Unlimited backup, Continuous backup, Version history, Private encryption key.
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.
SourceBackblaze: 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.
SourceBackblaze: Does Backblaze support Linux systems?
No. Backblaze does not support Linux operating systems, limiting it to Windows, macOS, and web access only.
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