Wasabi vs. Backblaze B2: Cloud Object Storage Comparison (2026)
When choosing the ideal cloud object storage for your organization, looking at price per terabyte is only scratching the surface. While hyperscaler fees can often cause cloud storage costs to spiral out of control, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Backblaze B2 are both positioned as cost-effective alternatives to hyperscaler storage, but they serve meaningfully different needs.
This comparison breaks down how the two platforms stack up across pricing, security, global reach, partner support, and enterprise features — so you can make an informed decision based on your actual workload requirements, not just the headline rate. For organizations evaluating cloud storage beyond a simple dollars-per-terabyte comparison, the differences are significant.
Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage | Backblaze B2 | Why it matters | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pricing & Cost Structure | |||
| Term-based pricing | Reserved Capacity Storage (RCS) | B2 Reserve | Edge: Wasabi |
| "Pay-as-you-go" pricing | $7.99/TB/month as of July 2026 | $6.95/TB/month as of July 2026 | Edge: Backblaze |
| API request charges | No API fees | No API fees | Edge: Even |
| Egress charges policy | Free egress with reasonable use policies | Free egress up to 3x your total storage, then $0.01/GB for any additional; and free unlimited egress to most CDN and compute partners | Edge: Slight edge to Backblaze |
| Minimum retention | 30/90 days | None | Edge: Backblaze |
Security & Cyber Resilience Features | |||
| Cyber resilience innovation | Multi-User Authentication (MUA), MFA, IAM, SSO, Object Lock, replication, egress notifications | Standard enterprise security features | Edge: Wasabi |
| Ransomware and insider threat protection | Wasabi Covert Copy offers logically air-gapped storage to prevent successful ransomware attacks and insider threat actions | No air-gapped storage capability | Edge: Wasabi |
Global Infrastructure | |||
| Storage Regions | Broader global presence with 16 storage regions in North America, EMEA and APAC | Limited regional presence (5 in North America, 1 EMEA, no APAC) | Edge: Wasabi |
Account & Partner Management | |||
| Multi-tenant and multi-layered account management | Wasabi Account Control Manager centralizes the management of Wasabi sub-accounts and partners | Limited ability to support multi-tenancy and partners, only via API | Edge: Wasabi |
| Partner ecosystem | 16,000+ channel partners worldwide & 100's of integrations with Technology Alliance partners | Alliance partner program | Edge: Wasabi |
| White labeling | Wasabi Custom Cloud Console | “Powered by” program | Edge: Even |
Connectivity & Data Services | |||
| Data migration | Universal Data Migration | Edge: Even | |
| NAS support/cloud tiering | No | Edge: Wasabi | |
| Surveillance data | None | Edge: Wasabi | |
Reliability & Durability | |||
| Durability | 11 nines | 11 nines | Edge: Even |
| Availability SLA | 99.9% | 99.9% | Edge: Slight edge Wasabi |
Customer Support | |||
| Support Plans | Basic & Premium | Basic (Giga), premium (Tera), premium + (Peta) | Edge: Wasabi |
Why enterprises choose Wasabi over Backblaze B2
Backblaze B2 competes primarily on lower pay-as-you-go list pricing, slightly more generous egress allowances, and the absence of minimum retention charges. However, enterprises evaluating long-term object storage strategy should also consider:
Advanced security features such as Multi-User Authentication (MUA) and Covert Copy air-gapped storage
A larger partner ecosystem
Free, UI-based account management tools that simplify and scale multi-tenant and multi-layered storage environments
Broader global reach
A more flexible reserved capacity pricing program with higher potential discounts (and more margin for partners)
A business model that complements rather than competes with backup vendors
For organizations prioritizing security, partner enablement, ecosystem support, and enterprise storage specialization, Wasabi presents a compelling alternative that extends beyond a simple $/TB comparison.
FAQs
No, Wasabi does not charge any fees for API requests
No. Backblaze B2 does not have any air-gapped storage features. Only Wasabi has Covert Copy™, logically air-gapped storage that prevents successful ransomware attacks and insider threats
Covert Copy is a feature of Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage which provides logically air-gapped storage to prevent and minimize the impact of insider threats and ransomware attacks. Covert Copy enables Wasabi admins with Root access to create a hidden, inaccessible, and tamper-proof copy of their data. Only the Root user, using Multi-User Authentication, can make the data accessible when absolutely necessary. Covert Copy is a free feature; you only pay for the incremental storage capacity.
Wasabi has 16 storage regions around the globe, including 6 in North America, including Toronto, Ontario, 6 in Europe, 4 in Asia with more regions coming online.
Yes, Wasabi Reserved Capacity Storage (RCS) allows you to obtain discounts on Wasabi storage in exchange for an up-front payment and commitment to a 1, 3 or 5 year term. RCS comes in fixed increments starting at 25 TBs that scales up to PBs
Backblaze B2 offers multi-tenant capabilities through its Partner API and Cloud Storage Business Groups but does not offer a turnkey storage-as-a-service platform like Wasabi Account Control Manager. The Wasabi Account Control Manager is designed for managed service providers or enterprises that need to manage many Wasabi accounts in one place. Wasabi Account Control Manager simplifies and automates the creation, management, and billing of cloud storage accounts.
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