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Backblaze B2 vs Filen
Both do 1 of the same file & conversion tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Backblaze B2
Neoclouds, GenAI devs, and AI-forward builders rely on B2 Cloud Storage for high-throughput, data-heavy workloads. S3-compatible object storage without limits.
Signals score: 3.9 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.backblaze.comB
Filen
Filen – Next Generation End-To-End Encrypted Cloud Storage. Get started with 10 GiB of free space.
Signals score: 4.2 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit filen.ioPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: The first 10 GB of storage is always free. Free egress up to 3x average monthly storage; overage is $0.01 per GB. Class A, B and C API calls are free for pay-as-you-go customers.
- B: Not stated. The pricing page only shows a Get started for free button.
- Paid plan
- A: B2 Cloud Storage starts at $6.95 per TB per month, billed monthly. Annual commitments of 1 to 5 years are billed upfront. B2 Overdrive starts at $15 per TB per month and needs a multi-petabyte commitment. Currency is shown as $ only.
- B: Monthly, in euros: Pro I 200 GiB 1.99; Pro II 500 GiB 3.99; Pro III 2 TiB 8.99; Pro X 10 TiB 39.99. All list unlimited bandwidth and uploads. There is a monthly/annual toggle but annual prices were not shown. Plans can be stacked on one account.
- Signup
- A: Not stated. The page has Start Free and Sign In buttons.
- B: Not stated explicitly. The site offers Log in and Sign up options.
- Watermark
- A: Not applicable.
- B: Not applicable.
- Where files go
- A: Files you store are uploaded to Backblaze. The privacy notice covers account information, not stored file contents, and does not say how long files are kept.
- B: Files are stored on servers hosted in Germany. They are encrypted on your device before upload (AES 256-bit) and stay encrypted on Filen's systems. Files are kept while you stay subscribed; deleted files are removed at the next cleanup.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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