How to Lower Your Backblaze Costs
2026 Cost Reduction Guide
Current Pricing
Backblaze costs $9.99 per month as of February 2026.
Backblaze does not offer retention discounts. Cancel from your account settings.
You can downgrade plans or cancel entirely through your account settings. No negotiation available.
Before you pay — do you already have Backblaze?
Backblaze is included free (or heavily discounted) with these plans. Check if you're double-paying:
No known bundles — includes N/A
Backblaze is standalone online backup.
What Happens When You Cancel Backblaze
How to cancel
backblaze.com → Account → Cancel
Steps (3 screens)
- 1Log into Backblaze
- 2Go to Account/Settings
- 3Click 'Cancel subscription'
- 4Complete cancellation
- 5Confirm
What they'll try to keep you
In-flow discount offer?
✅ Yes
Win-back email after?
✅ Yes
Access after cancel
Access until end of billing period
Your data
Data retained for 30-90 days
IMPORTANT: backup data deleted 30 days after cancellation. Download first.
You can lower your Backblaze costs by deleting unused files to downgrade your tier, using free storage across multiple providers, or switching to annual billing. At $9.99/month, Backblaze adds up to $119.88 per year — but most subscribers pay more than they need to. Here are the best strategies to reduce what you spend on Backblaze in 2026.
Quick Wins
Backblaze Subscription
Unlimited cloud backup for computers.
Backblaze Price History
Tracking: Backblaze Personal Backup
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 2022-01 | $7.00 |
| 2024-01 | $9.00 |
| 2026-01 | $9.99 |
This service has increased its price significantly. Consider locking in an annual plan or negotiating a retention discount to hedge against future increases.
Price forecast
Cloud storage costs rising across the board.
Best time to subscribe
2-year plan ($189) is cheapest at $7.88/mo.
How to Pay Less for Backblaze
Save up to $9.99/month with these proven strategies
Retention Offers (1)
Annual ($99/yr) or 2-year ($189) billing saves vs monthly
Save $20-30/yr
Plan Downgrade Opportunity
Backblaze is already one of the cheapest unlimited backup solutions. 2-year plan is best value.
Churn & Return Strategy
Cancel now, wait 30 days, and get a win-back offer:
Data is deleted 30 days after cancellation
Delivered via email
IMPORTANT: backup data is deleted 30 days after cancellation
Free Alternatives (1)
Best Strategy:
Backblaze 2-year plan ($189 for 2 years = $7.88/mo) is cheapest. Remember: data is deleted 30 days after cancellation — download first!
Do I actually need paid cloud storage?
Use this framework to evaluate whether Backblaze is worth keeping.
Using more than 80% of your storage quota
Keep it, but audit for duplicates and old files. A one-time cleanup often frees 20-40% of storage.
Using less than 50% of your quota
You may be on a plan that's too large. Downgrade to the next tier down — you're paying for space you don't use.
Paying for multiple cloud storage services
Consolidate to one. iCloud (Apple), Google One (Android/Gmail), or OneDrive (Microsoft 365) — pick the one that matches your ecosystem.
Mostly storing photos
Google Photos (15 GB free) or Amazon Photos (unlimited with Prime) may eliminate the need for paid storage entirely.
Backblaze vs Alternatives — Feature Comparison
Online Backup Services
| Feature | Backblaze | Carbonite | iDrive | Acronis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/mo | $6/mo (Basic) | $2.95/yr (first yr) | $4.17/mo |
| Unlimited storage | Yes | Yes (Basic: 1 PC) | No (5TB plan) | No (tiered) |
| File versioning | 1 year | 3 versions | 30 versions | Unlimited |
Verdict: Backblaze is simplest unlimited backup. iDrive is cheapest first year. Carbonite has simpler pricing. Acronis adds cyber protection features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Backblaze worth paying for?
At $9.99/month, Backblaze is worth it if you need more storage than the free tier provides. Check your current usage first — if you're using less than 50% of your paid storage, you may be able to downgrade. Also check if another subscription you already pay for includes cloud storage.
How can I lower my Backblaze storage costs?
Delete duplicate files and old backups to reduce storage usage, downgrade to a smaller tier if you're under 50% utilization, switch to annual billing for 15-20% savings, and check if another subscription (Apple One, Microsoft 365, Google One) already includes storage.
What are free alternatives to Backblaze?
Free cloud storage options include Google Drive (15GB), iCloud (5GB), Microsoft OneDrive (5GB), Dropbox (2GB free), and MEGA (20GB free). Using multiple free services together can give you 40+ GB of free storage. For photos specifically, Google Photos and Amazon Photos (with Prime) offer generous free or included storage.
How do I cancel Backblaze?
Before canceling, download any files stored in Backblaze that you want to keep. Cancel through your account settings on the Backblaze website or app. After cancellation, your files may be retained for a limited period before deletion — check the service's data retention policy.
How Much Are You Overpaying?
Backblaze is just one piece. Take the free 30-second quiz to see your total savings across all your subscriptions.
About Backblaze: Unlimited cloud backup for computers.