| Why IDrive® e2 is better | IDrive® e2 | Backblaze B2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly storage plans |  Pay annually starting at $4.00 First year, 1 TB Sign Up Now!90*% OFF |
 No yearly plans |
| Monthly storage pricing | $0.004/GB/Month | $0.005/GB/Month |
| Free egress | Up to 3x storage egress is free. Beyond this limit, it is $0.01/GB/Month |
Only 1 GB of storage egress is free. After 1 GB, it is $0.01/GB (pay-as-you-use) |
| Free API transactions | No API charges |
Charges vary by transaction class. Class B transactions start at $0.004 per 10,000 requests with 2,500 free per day |
| Free API calls for transactions class A,B,C | Free API calls across all classes |
API calls charged as per transaction class |
| Multiple regions | 13 regions worldwide |
Data centers in 3 locations only |
| Performance | Better than competitors Perform Speed Test |
Ingress and egress speed slower than IDrive® e2 |
| Phone support | 24/7 free support via call, email, live chat |
Phone support is not available |
Note: * The pricing discount is valid for the first year. For subsequent years standard billing will apply.
Save more with annual plans
Starting at $40.00/year $4.00 First Year for 1 TB
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