Backblaze B2

★★★★ 4.6

VS

iCloud+

★★★★ 4.2

Backblaze B2 vs iCloud+ Comparison 2026

Comparing pricing, features, and security to help you choose the best cloud storage.

🏆 Our Pick

We recommend Backblaze B2

Based on our analysis of pricing, security features, and user ratings, Backblaze B2 offers a more compelling package for most users in 2026.

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Feature Comparison

Feature	Backblaze B2	iCloud+
Free Storage	None	5 GB
Starting Price	$6.00/mo	$0.99/mo
End-to-End Encryption	❌ No	✅ Included
File Versioning	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Collaboration	❌ No	✅ Yes
API Access	✅ Yes	❌ No
Founded	2007	2011

Backblaze B2 Pros & Cons

Pros

Extremely low cost per TB
No hidden fees
S3 compatibility
Reliable performance
Free egress to compute partners

Cons

Not a user-facing sync tool
Requires third-party client for easy access
Paid support on lower tiers

iCloud+ Pros & Cons

Pros

Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
Advanced Privacy Relay VPN
End-to-end encryption available
Hide My Email feature
Excellent for iPhone backup

Cons

Limited to Apple ecosystem
Only 5 GB free storage
Limited web interface
No API access for developers

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