description Wasabi B2 Cloud Storage Overview
This is the raw, highly durable object storage offering from Wasabi, often used by developers and DevOps teams building custom backup pipelines. It provides the lowest cost per gigabyte for massive, infrequently accessed data sets. While it requires building the backup logic yourself (using tools like rclone), the cost savings and sheer scalability make it unbeatable for petabyte-scale data archiving projects.
help Wasabi B2 Cloud Storage FAQ
Is Wasabi B2 Cloud Storage one product?
No, the name combines two competing services. Wasabi sells Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, while Backblaze sells B2 Cloud Storage.
Do Wasabi and Backblaze B2 both support S3 backup tools?
Both offer S3-compatible object-storage access, although B2 also has its own native API. Confirm the endpoint, region, credentials, and feature support in the backup application before migrating an existing bucket.
Which service charges less for stored data?
As of mid-2026, Backblaze lists B2 starting around $6.95 per TB per month, while Wasabi lists pricing around $6.99 per TB with a scheduled increase for affected accounts. The final bill can differ because their download allowances and minimum-storage rules are not identical.
Can Wasabi or B2 replace backup software by itself?
No, both are object-storage destinations rather than complete endpoint-backup workflows. You still need software such as Veeam, restic, rclone, or a NAS backup application to schedule jobs, encrypt data, retain versions, and test restores.
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