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Likelihood to Recommend
Backblaze
Backblaze does one thing and does one thing well: backup. If you recognize it for what it is, you will be very happy with it as an unobtrusive off-site backup solution. If, however, you want full-featured endpoint protection, you'll want to look elsewhere. For me and my needs, Backblaze provides the right amount of protection at a cheap price. You can't beat it.

Verified User
Engineer in Research & Development
Pharmaceuticals Company, 5001-10,000 employeesBarracuda Backup
There are few scenarios that it's not well suited for as long as it's either VMware or Agent Based installations. I have not had success with directly backing up a non-Windows file share. I would definitely test the product first if you are not planning to directly backup through an agent.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Education Management Company, 1001-5000 employeesFeature Rating Comparison
Data Center Backup
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.0
Universal recovery
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.2
Live recovery
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
8.6
Recovery verification
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
8.6
Business application protection
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
8.7
Multiple backup destinations
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
8.7
Incremental backup identification
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.1
Backup to the cloud
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.3
Deduplication and file compression
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.5
Snapshots
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.6
Flexible deployment
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.1
Management dashboard
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
8.8
Platform support
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
8.6
Retention options
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.4
Encryption
Backblaze
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Barracuda Backup
9.4
Pros
Backblaze
- 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.
Owner
Colorado Computer CareInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
Barracuda Backup
- Quickness to deploy. You will not need an expert to get this up and running.
- Extremely intuitive interface: Brand new techs can pick this up without much training.
- Global Accessibility: The cloud interface allows administrators to access their backups from everywhere for quick restores after hours.
Sr. System Engineer
Kent Intermediate School DistrictEducation Management, 501-1000 employees
Cons
Backblaze
- 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.
Production Technician
The ChapelReligious Institutions, 51-200 employees
Barracuda Backup
- In some of the older version of the software, drilling down to restore a single files was quite the process. It's still a little slow to this day, but improvements have been made.
- It would be nice to have the ability to spin up a virtual machine directly on the backup appliance in the event of a failed server. At current time you need a Hyper-v or VMWare environment to restore a failed machine to.
- Once you put the device in cloud control mode, some of your options are limited when you log directly into the local appliance. I personally would like to see all the options remain the same so I can administer the device the same remotely and I would sitting in front of it.
IT Consultant
Americom Imaging Systems, Inc.Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Likelihood to Renew
Backblaze
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Barracuda Backup
Barracuda Backup 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Love the units
Senior Network Engineer
The Spence SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Usability
Backblaze
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.
Partner
Nuvonium, LLCMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Barracuda Backup
Barracuda Backup 9.5
Based on 2 answers
The front-end webpages are basic without to much clutter which makes finding what you are trying to do fairly easy.
Sr. Programmer/Analyst
PCS Receivables Corp.Financial Services, 11-50 employees
Support Rating
Backblaze
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.
Small Business Owner
Great Basin Tax Service LLCFinancial Services, 1-10 employees
Barracuda Backup
Barracuda Backup 9.6
Based on 8 answers
They are always quick to get you routed to a tech support person and always get follow up after contacting them. Last experience was amazing, she adjusted my boxes and they perform even better. I cannot say enough about the support. We had some trouble with one of the windows servers leaving the volume shadow copy out there and would fail. They worked with us to adjust and get working. After that it has been months since I have had to do anything with the server to keep the backups running.
IT Manager
Landmark Automotive GroupAutomotive, 51-200 employees
Implementation Rating
Backblaze
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Barracuda Backup
Barracuda Backup 8.0
Based on 1 answer
Work on a backup agent for Mac OS X or any Apple OS.
Senior Network Engineer
The Spence SchoolEducation Management, 51-200 employees
Alternatives Considered
Backblaze
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.

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Computer Software Company, 1-10 employeesBarracuda Backup
I'm much happier with how Barracuda lays out their console and user interface. Acronis is a great product and you do get what you expect. But to have a the learning curve personally cut by at least 50% is a great thing to have when it comes to training new members to the IT team and getting them up to speed of our procedures.
Network Administrator III
Millar Instruments, Inc.Medical Devices, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Backblaze
- 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!
Podcast Producer & Audio Mixer
Rob Gokee MusicEntertainment, 1-10 employees
Barracuda Backup
- We've had a couple situations where we've had to pull data back down from the BBS cloud and while it can take a while sometimes, we haven't had an issue where we haven't been able to restore something that we needed. Overall it has been very reliable.
- We've had to implement two other backup systems in addition to Barracuda Backup and dedicate our BBSs to just mission-critical data because we're size-locked in our appliances. Upgrading to larger models is not financially viable at the moment and we can't expand their internal storage or point them to an iSCSI share or likewise. We brought in other systems to handle non-critical and virtual data because of those storage limitations.
IT Director/CIO
Green Clinic Health SystemHospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees
Pricing Details
Backblaze
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Backblaze Editions & Modules
Edition
Monthly | $6.001 |
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Yearly | $60.001 |
2-Year | $110.001 |
- Per Computer
Additional Pricing Details
—Barracuda Backup
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Barracuda Backup Editions & Modules
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