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Compare Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and ElephantDrive 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,560.00 Per Year
$10.00 1000 GB Per Month
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Star Rating
(86)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $1,560.00 Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansElephantDrive
Star Rating
(12)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$10.00 1000 GB Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage excels in storage capacity with a score of 9.6, while ElephantDrive trails behind at 8.7. Reviewers mention that Backblaze's ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently is a significant advantage for businesses with extensive storage needs.
- Reviewers mention that Backblaze B2 offers superior real-time sync capabilities, scoring 9.2 compared to ElephantDrive's 8.0. Users say this feature is crucial for teams needing immediate access to the latest files, making Backblaze a preferred choice for collaborative environments.
- G2 users highlight Backblaze's strong security standards with a rating of 9.6, while ElephantDrive's score of 8.3 raises concerns. Users report that Backblaze's emphasis on data encryption and compliance provides peace of mind for businesses handling sensitive information.
- Users on G2 appreciate Backblaze's disaster recovery features, scoring 8.9, which outperforms ElephantDrive's 7.5. Reviewers mention that Backblaze's robust recovery options ensure minimal downtime, a critical factor for businesses that rely on continuous operations.
- Reviewers mention that Backblaze B2's local backup capabilities score 9.8, significantly higher than ElephantDrive's 8.5. Users say this feature is essential for businesses that require quick access to backups without relying solely on cloud storage.
- Users report that Backblaze B2's versioning feature, rated at 9.5, is a standout, allowing easy retrieval of previous file versions. In contrast, ElephantDrive's score of 8.1 indicates room for improvement, with reviewers noting that effective versioning is vital for maintaining data integrity.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
B2 Reserve
Starting at $1,560.00
Per Year
Always-hot, S3-compatible storage in a capacity-based bundles starting at 20TB
- Storage capacity bundles with all-inclusive pricing
- Free egress up to 3x data storage capacity and transaction call fees included
- Free data migration to move data from public clouds, on-premises, and tape systems
ElephantDrive
Home
$10.00
1000 GB Per Month
Add storage in 1,000 GB increments and protect multiple devices, including NAS.
- Automated Backup Jobs
- Control Versioning and Archiving Settings
- Quick Access to Files and Folders
Free Trial
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Free Trial is available
ElephantDrive
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
56
8.5
12
Ease of Use
8.9
56
8.8
12
Ease of Setup
8.8
27
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.7
27
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
38
7.5
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
25
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
50
10.0
12
Features by Category
Compatibility
9.1
9
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Compliance
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
10
8.0
9
9.6
12
8.7
9
9.1
9
7.8
9
9.5
7
8.1
8
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.8
7
9.2
8
9.8
7
8.5
9
9.8
8
7.8
9
Management
Not enough data
8.8
8
9.6
8
8.3
9
9.7
10
8.5
8
Functionality
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reliability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage and ElephantDrive are categorized as Online Backup and Server Backup
Unique Categories
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage is categorized as Disaster Recovery, Object Storage Solutions, and Archive Storage Solutions
ElephantDrive has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ElephantDrive
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Computer Software
10.5%
Computer & Network Security
8.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Internet
5.8%
Other
57.0%
Marketing and Advertising
16.7%
Computer Software
16.7%
Hospitality
8.3%
Higher Education
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Other
41.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brent N.
Verified User in Graphic Design
We're running backblaze off our NAS as an off-site backup. What I like about the service is how simple everything was to set up and get running. I reviewed other options, including Dropbox and G Drive (which we use for other purposes) but BackBlaze was the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Toni L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
One thing making this not reach the "perfect" level is that there isn't a Linux version. Also while it does allow to backup external drives, they can not be network mounted, even with SSHFS.
ElephantDrive
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Hospitality
I like how fast backing up takes. Very reliable tool.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Juan Carlos L.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Usually when you do file backups usually want to be shared and is something that is also expected to ElephantDrive. But at this point unfortunately this platform does not offer the necessary flexibility. In other words, it is not what it should be...
Brent N.
Verified User in Graphic Design
We're running backblaze off our NAS as an off-site backup. What I like about the service is how simple everything was to set up and get running. I reviewed other options, including Dropbox and G Drive (which we use for other purposes) but BackBlaze was the...
Verified User in Hospitality
I like how fast backing up takes. Very reliable tool.
Toni L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
One thing making this not reach the "perfect" level is that there isn't a Linux version. Also while it does allow to backup external drives, they can not be network mounted, even with SSHFS.
Juan Carlos L.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Usually when you do file backups usually want to be shared and is something that is also expected to ElephantDrive. But at this point unfortunately this platform does not offer the necessary flexibility. In other words, it is not what it should be...
Alternatives
Discussions
How do you use backblaze?
2 comments
Official Response from Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
To use Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage, first you need to sign in to your account or set up a Backblaze account by visiting the Backblaze website...Read more
Is backblaze any good?
1 comment
MR
Yes, very much so. From the desktop backup service to the B2 cloud storage, their offerings are full featured, well documented with great support.Read more
What is Backblaze used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage
Backblaze B2 is a cloud storage service that provides affordable, high-performance object storage. B2 Cloud Storage offers online business cloud storage...Read more
ElephantDrive has no discussions with answers
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