Backblaze B2 vs Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage
Default scenario: At 50 TB stored, 20 TB egress to internet / month, 10M writes / month, 100M reads / month, estimated bills are $4,169/yr for Backblaze B2 and $4,794/yr for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. That’s a $625 difference before accounting for different features or operating costs.
The services may differ in features, performance, support and the work you need to do yourself. Read the notes and test what matters to your setup.
Your selected usage
50 TB stored, 20 TB egress to internet / month, 10M writes / month, 100M reads / month
- Backblaze B2: $4,169/yr estimated
- Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage: $4,794/yr estimated
Estimated costs at different usage levels
| Usage | Backblaze B2 | Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Backups / archive100 TB stored, 1 TB egress to internet / month, 1M writes / month, 1M reads / month | $8,339/yr$695 storage + $0 egress + $0 requests | $9,588/yr$799 storage + $0 egress + $0 requests |
| App storage50 TB stored, 20 TB egress to internet / month, 10M writes / month, 100M reads / month | $4,169/yr$347 storage + $0 egress + $0 requests | $4,794/yr$400 storage + $0 egress + $0 requests |
| Media serving20 TB stored, 200 TB egress to internet / month, 5M writes / month, 2B reads / month | $18,467/yr$139 storage + $1,400 egress + $0 requests | —Egress above fair-use limit (1× stored) |
Standard (hot) tier, 1 TB = 1,000 GB. Minimum storage durations and retrieval fees for cold tiers aren’t modelled. Try your own numbers against all object storage providers.
Side by side
| Backblaze B2 | Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Low-cost S3-compatible storage; egress free up to 3x stored data, no API transaction fees for uploads, downloads or lists. | Flat-rate S3-compatible storage with no egress or API fees, under a fair-use policy that caps monthly egress at the volume stored. |
| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Parent jurisdiction | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇺🇸 United States |
| EU self-serve plan | Available; check eligible plans and regions | Available; check eligible plans and regions |
| GDPR DPA | Yes | Yes |
| Provider type | Standalone storage | Standalone storage |
| Billing | payg | payg |
| Free tier | First 10 GB of storage free. | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Source last checked | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Pricing evidence | Published rates | Published rates |
Which should you choose?
Backblaze B2 has the lower estimated bill at every usage level we tested, from 5 TB stored, 2 TB egress to internet / month, 1M writes / month, 10M reads / month to 5,000 TB stored, 2,000 TB egress to internet / month, 1B writes / month, 10B reads / month.
Choose Backblaze B2 if…
- it has the lower estimated bill at Backups / archive and App storage usage
- you want to start free (First 10 GB of storage free)
Choose Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage if…
Our data shows no advantage on price, residency, jurisdiction or licensing. Compare features in the notes below.
Based on estimated list-price bills and the facts above. Features, performance and support aren’t scored.
Backblaze B2 pricing
Calculated from the listed vendor rates; exclusions still apply.
| Storage / GB-month | Internet egress / GB |
|---|---|
| $0.00695 | $0.01 |
Pay-as-you-go $6.95/TB-month (published US West rate). Egress is free up to 3x the average monthly data stored, then $0.01/GB. Class A (uploads), B (downloads, GetObject) and C (lists) transactions are free; Class D (event notifications) costs $0.004 per 10,000 after 2,500 free per day. No minimum file size or storage duration fees. Free egress to partner CDNs (e.g. Cloudflare, Fastly, bunny.net). The EU Central region (Amsterdam) is chosen at account creation. DPA for EEA/EU customers at backblaze.com/company/dpa.html.
Backblaze B2 plan limits, full rates and cheaper alternatives · official pricing page
Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage pricing
Calculated from the listed vendor rates; exclusions still apply.
| Storage / GB-month |
|---|
| $0.00799 |
Pay as You Go $7.99/TB-month with no egress or API request fees. Free egress applies while monthly egress is no more than the active storage volume (wasabi.com/pricing/faq); heavier egress isn't a fit and can lead to service limits. Minimum monthly charge equals 1 TB of active storage. Objects deleted before 90 days are charged for the remaining days (Timed Deleted Storage). Reserved Capacity Storage (prepaid 1/3/5-year) is cheaper. EU regions: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan (plus two in the UK). DPA available on request online.
Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage plan limits, full rates and cheaper alternatives · official pricing page
Frequently asked questions
Is Backblaze B2 cheaper than Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage?
Backblaze B2 has the lower estimated bill at every usage level we tested, from 5 TB stored, 2 TB egress to internet / month, 1M writes / month, 10M reads / month to 5,000 TB stored, 2,000 TB egress to internet / month, 1B writes / month, 10B reads / month. At 50 TB stored, 20 TB egress to internet / month, 10M writes / month, 100M reads / month, the estimates are $4,169/yr for Backblaze B2 and $4,794/yr for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. Estimates use list prices and leave out features, support and operating costs.
Do Backblaze B2 and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage offer EU data residency?
Both offer EU data residency on a self-serve plan. Check which plans and regions qualify.
Do Backblaze B2 and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage have a free tier or trial?
Backblaze B2: First 10 GB of storage free. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage has no free tier or trial in our data.
Where are Backblaze B2 and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage based?
Backblaze B2 is headquartered in the United States. Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is headquartered in the United States.