# Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage vs Google Cloud Storage Comparison

| | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 114 | 599 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (46.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $1,560.00 Per Year | Free Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

Pros:
- Affordable (17 reviews)
- Reliability (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Interface Design (4 reviews)
- Poor Navigation (4 reviews)

### Google Cloud Storage

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (35 reviews)
- Ease of Use (33 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (16 reviews)
- Storage Limitations (12 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (77 reviews) | 9.2 (361 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (78 reviews) | 9.1 (364 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (150 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (38 reviews) | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 8.8 (314 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 8.9 (109 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (70 reviews) | 9.3 (349 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: B2 Reserve

Price: Starting at $1,560.00 Per Year

Description: Always-hot, S3-compatible storage in a capacity-based bundles starting at 20TB

Key Features:
- Storage capacity bundles with all-inclusive pricing
- Free egress up to 3x data storage capacity and transaction call fees included 
- Free data migration to move data from public clouds, on-premises, and tape systems 

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Google Cloud Storage

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: Free Per Month

Key Features:
- All customers get 5 GiB of US regional storage free per month, not charged against your credits. 
- New customers can use $300 in free credits to try Cloud Storage. 

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Server Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | 8.7/10 | 20 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Server Backup** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Database Server Backup** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Models** | 8.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Backup** | 9.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Standards** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Deduplication** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Backup

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Online Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | 8.5/10 | 33 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-time Sync** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Capacity** | 9.8 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Backup Application** | 6.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Compatibility 

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disk Backup** | 8.9 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Local Backup** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encrypted Storage** | 9.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Online Backup

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | 6.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Disaster Recovery

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | 8.7/10 | 14 |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **On Premises Recovery** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Recovery** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Prior State Recovery** | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recovery Automation** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Replication** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Local Management** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **RTO and RPO Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Disaster Recovery

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | 9.5/10 | 26 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **High Availability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Low Latency** | Not enough data | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **High Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Fast Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Simplified Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 
| **Monitoring Tool** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Cost-Saving** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Continuity** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | 

### Object Storage Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | 8.8/10 | 65 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (53 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **Speed of access** | Not enough data | 9.0 (55 reviews) | 

#### Reliability

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Redundancy** | Not enough data | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.4 (58 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.2 (50 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 
| **Access control** | Not enough data | 8.4 (55 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Infrastructure compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (49 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 

### WordPress Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Plugins and Theme support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Site management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technical Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Free Website Transfers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware identification and removal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WAF and DDoS Protectiob** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Free Resources

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Domain** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Certificates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Web Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intuitive Control Panel** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Opering System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Free SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auto-scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing - Cloud Web Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Cloud Web Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance and Certifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Application Hosting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Workspace** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Uptime** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **IT Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flexible Pricing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Application support - Cloud Application Hosting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Sage Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Game Servers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quickbooks Hosting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Cloud Storage** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Object Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/object-storage-solutions), [Archive Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/archive-storage-solutions)

**Unique to Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage (3):** [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disaster-recovery), [Online Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup), [Server Backup Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-backup)

**Unique to Google Cloud Storage (5):** [Managed Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-hosting), [WordPress Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/wordpress-hosting), [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions), [Cloud Web Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-web-hosting), [Cloud Application Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-application-hosting)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage | Google Cloud Storage | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.4% | 46.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.3% | 25.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.3% | 28.0% | 

### By Industry

#### Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.8%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.5%
- **Internet:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.6%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.7%
- **Photography:** 2.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 1.9%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.9%
- **Construction:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 47.2%

#### Google Cloud Storage

- **Information Technology and Services:** 17.0%
- **Computer Software:** 14.3%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 3.4%
- **Higher Education:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 3.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.0%
- **Retail:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 44.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1921 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (717 reviews)
- [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.g2.com/products/arctera-arctera-backup-exec/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (275 reviews)
- [Cove Data Protection](https://www.g2.com/products/cove-data-protection/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Druva Data Security Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/druva-data-security-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (730 reviews)
- [Amazon S3 Glacier](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-s3-glacier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (137 reviews)
- [MSP360 Backup](https://www.g2.com/products/msp360-backup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (544 reviews)
- [Unitrends Backup and Recovery](https://www.g2.com/products/unitrends-backup-and-recovery/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (453 reviews)
- [NAKIVO Backup & Replication](https://www.g2.com/products/nakivo-backup-replication/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (352 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Cloud Storage

- [Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (948 reviews)
- [Hostinger](https://www.g2.com/products/hostinger/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (804 reviews)
- [Cloudways](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudways/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1921 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Kinsta](https://www.g2.com/products/kinsta/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (1454 reviews)
- [WPMU DEV](https://www.g2.com/products/wpmu-dev/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (861 reviews)
- [Pantheon](https://www.g2.com/products/pantheon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (723 reviews)
- [CyberSentriq](https://www.g2.com/products/cybersentriq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (387 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage

- Title: [What is Backblaze used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-backblaze-used-for) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Backblaze B2 is a cloud storage service that provides affordable, high-performance object storage. B2 Cloud Storage offers online business cloud storage..."
- Title: [How do you use backblaze?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-use-backblaze) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "I was a victim approximately seven months ago. Through  a phishing scam, a grifter gained access to my account. They made off with 2.8 BTC. I was horrified...."
- Title: [Why is backblaze so cheap?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-backblaze-so-cheap) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Backblaze focuses on hot object storage for top use cases, not pricey bells and whistles for outlier needs. We innovated on commodity hardware with..."
- Title: [What is backblaze?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-backblaze) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Backblaze B2 is a cloud object storage solution that is designed to offer high-performance storage at a fraction of the cost of other cloud providers,..."
- Title: [Is backblaze any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-backblaze-any-good) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, very much so. From the desktop backup service to the B2 cloud storage, their offerings are full featured, well documented with great support."

### Google Cloud Storage

- Title: [What is the best way to do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-do) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "the best way to do is learn more about google cloud storage if you are new in that app"
- Title: [Can i use](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-use-042623b1-04b2-4175-ae4f-63f2a734d17f) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes you can use google cloud storage."
- Title: [How it works](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-it-works-9c8b2cb1-5058-460e-8b5e-be56283be85d) — 5 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "good"
- Title: [What is the best wealth in life of humanity?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-wealth-in-life-of-humanity) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "verry well"
- Title: [What is the best way to load bigger files using google storage?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-load-bigger-files-using-google-storage) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "compress it like zip it and sent it to the storage"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/backblaze-b2-cloud-storage-vs-google-cloud-storage)