Apple iCloud vs Backblaze | TrustRadius

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Score 8.5 out of 10

Based on 448 reviews and ratings

Score 8.7 out of 10

Based on 49 reviews and ratings

Feature Rating Comparison

Apple iCloud

Backblaze

Versioning

Video files

Audio files

Document collaboration

Access control

File search

Device sync

Apple iCloud

Backblaze

User and role management

File organization

Device management

Apple iCloud

Backblaze

Performance

Reliability

Storage Reports

Pros

Speed - As soon as the transfer is complete you immediately have all the information backed up to access on any computer that you desire to log into. Transferring information from your phone to this service is seamless and easy to understand.
Reliability - I have used iCloud ever since I've had an iPhone (over 5 years) and I never once have lost a file or document due to Apple's failure.

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Gavin Scott-Miller

IT Consultant

Self-EmployedInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

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Backblaze utilizes a native app across platforms vs. a javascript app you find with other backup services (CrashPlan being one of them). Native apps function better and have a better user interface than comparable javascript apps.
Backblaze has an intuitive interface that automatically backs everything up from your computer but allows you to easily exclude items you don't want or need to backup (applications, system files, etc.).
Backblaze has a built-in bandwidth cap and monitor allowing you to limit how much data is backed up on a daily basis to prevent going over ISP data caps or utilizing all of your upload bandwidth.

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Owner

Colorado Computer CareInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

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Cons

You will constantly run into issues where iCloud is optimized or available only for Apple's own product line. That's frustrating.
Apple's Mail app and service are just beleaguered by the likes of Gmail. Perhaps even Zoho does better than them on the web.
iCloud seems optimized more for a mobile user, so desktop apps & services feel a bit force-fitted.

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Verified User

Team Lead in Other

Computer Software Company, 11-50 employees

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User management isn't the greatest. We had the choice of either a site license under one email address, or a domain license, allowing users to log in with their own email address, however there's no management for this option. I can see metrics of the users' backup, but I can't manage the accounts in any way.

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Production Technician

The ChapelReligious Institutions, 51-200 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Apple iCloud 9.4

Based on 3 answers

It's so seamless that I can't imagine another product doing a better job synchronizing all of my devices. I simply do not think about it at all. Everything happens behind the scenes and I'm confident that Apple keeps my data safe and secure. I'm a happy customer as far as this is concerned. I have not had a bad experience with this service.

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Director in Information Technology

Computer Software Company, 11-50 employees

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Usability

Apple iCloud 7.8

Based on 20 answers

While it may be great to use with other Apple products, I find it's an absolutist-style workflow to be debilitating and to lead to many problems. When you sign into the cloud, it completely takes over your device in many ways that you don't notice at first until there is a problem.

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Graduate Research Assistant

Western Kentucky UniversityHigher Education, 1001-5000 employees

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Backblaze 6.0

Based on 2 answers

As stated in my review, Backblaze simply works and works simply. You install it. It runs silently in the background storing and safeguarding all your computer data remotely. You seldom notice it until you've lost something you need - then you can quickly find it online using their interface and restore it - which is what's really important.

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Partner

Nuvonium, LLCMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees

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Performance

Apple iCloud 8.2

Based on 13 answers

Occasionally, large files that haven't yet been synced require a few minutes to pull down but I've rarely noticed delays. It does a good job of keeping data cached on my local machines while updating them with changes from other machines transparently.

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Senior Digital Strategist

LullabotInternet, 51-200 employees

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Support Rating

Apple iCloud 7.5

Based on 36 answers

I never used Apple iCloud support, but have never needed to do so. It has become more of a personal issue with computers in my organization, where the business solution has been with Dropbox. I do have to admit when my Mac went down, having things on Apple iCloud did help to get things restored. However, since I had more than one photo file for my Business and Personal data, I was not able to recover my Business Photos. Apple iCloud should have been able to do this.

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Associate

C21 Myers LakelandReal Estate, 51-200 employees

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Backblaze 8.0

Based on 12 answers

They answered any questions I had accurately and politely. I prefer to call a phone number and get a human on the phone, but they prefer email and chat. I understand they have business profits to consider, so it makes sense.

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Small Business Owner

Great Basin Tax Service LLCFinancial Services, 1-10 employees

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Alternatives Considered

Google Drive is great and it offers way more free storage than Apple iCloud, however, Google is known for sharing their user's data much more freely than Apple. To some people, this might not be a big deal. I prefer to pay a few dollars for added security. Dropbox is a different situation in that it offers less free storage space than Apple. Dropbox also integrates very well with many different services, but Apple has been rapidly improving in this area.

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Verified User

Professional in Other

Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employees

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I actually use BOTH Time Machine and Backblaze, for belt-and-suspenders backup redundancy. If my house burns down (along with my computer and external Time Machine backup drive), Backblaze has my back. If Backblaze vanishes for some reason, I have my Time Machine backup.

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Verified User

Consultant in Information Technology

Computer Software Company, 1-10 employees

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Return on Investment

Mobility. Apple iCloud along with other online storage options has given me the ability to access files and data while away from my office.
Security. I don't worry about security with my files in Apple iCloud. Of course, I don't generally store highly sensitive files in the cloud.
Simplicity. I can set up my file folders so that when I know I will need access to certain types of files away from my office, I save time with decision making or moving the files later when I may need to take a trip or visit a client.

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Owner

HighRoad AccountingAccounting, 1-10 employees

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The saving of data is almost immeasurable - Backblaze is the best backup company I've ever used.
Getting started is quick and easy - and you get a 14-day trial.
The price is cheaper than every other service - but don't tell them!

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Podcast Producer & Audio Mixer

Rob Gokee MusicEntertainment, 1-10 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Apple iCloud Editions & Modules

Edition

50GB	$0.99¹
200GB	$2.99¹
2TB	$9.99¹

Per Month

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General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Backblaze Editions & Modules

Edition

Monthly	$6.00¹
Yearly	$60.00¹
2-Year	$110.00¹

Per Computer

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