π Cloudflare R2 vs Backblaze B2π₯
R2 and B2 both undercut S3 dramatically. R2 leans on the Cloudflare network with zero egress; B2 offers rock-bottom storage with generous free egress allowances.
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π Cloudflare R2
- βZero egress fees, period
- βServed from Cloudflare's global edge network
- βNative Workers integration for edge apps
- βFast performance for public asset delivery
π₯Backblaze B2
- βAmong the cheapest per-GB storage prices
- βFree egress to Cloudflare and many partners
- βLong-trusted for backups and archival
- βS3-compatible API and simple tooling
Verdict
R2 is the pick for assets served to the edge with unpredictable egress. B2 wins for pure cheap storage and backups, especially paired with Cloudflare's free egress.
Frequently asked
Is Backblaze B2 cheaper than R2?+
B2 often has lower per-GB storage costs; R2 wins when egress would otherwise be heavy.
Does B2 charge for egress?+
B2 includes generous free egress, and traffic to Cloudflare partners is free.
Are both S3-compatible?+
Yes, both expose S3-compatible APIs for easy integration.
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