What are the differences between Backblaze B2 and CloudMe?


Let us understand the concepts of Backblaze B2 and CloudMe before learning the differences between them.

Backblaze B2

It is one of the cloud storage services used for storing files in the cloud. It was launched in the year 2015 by Backblaze Incorporation. The files that are available in Backblaze can be downloaded at any time, by using APIs or a browser-compatible URL.

It is simple, reliable, affordable object storage. Every account gets 10 GB of free storage, unlimited free uploads, and 1 GB of free downloads every day. There are no hidden fees.

Features

The features of Backblaze B2 are as follows −

  • Upload, download, and delete files
  • It creates and manage the buckets which hold files
  • Manage the configuration of your account
  • Safe and secure.
  • Plug and play.
  • Readily Accessible.
  • Cost effective

Advantages

The advantages of Backblaze B2 are as follows −

  • Unbeatable price
  • High durability
  • Per day the first 1 GB of downloads is free.
  • It is providing a command-line tool called B2 for uploading/downloading.
  • Runs constantly in the background
  • Customer Service

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of Backblaze B2 are as follows −

  • It doesn’t have extensive documentation.
  • File organization is a little confusing.
  • Technical Support is not there.
  • Notifications of issues are not good.

CloudMe

It was launched in the year 2011 by CloudMe AB. It offers cloud storage, file synchronization and client software. It supports Microsoft Windows, Mac OS 10.4 and later, Linux, iOS, Android. It helps in management of your business files in a better way. You can easily save files and also share files, and collaborate better. It also ensures adequate data protection and data backup.

Features

The features of CloudMe are as follows −

  • Mobility
  • Security
  • Back-End Integration
  • Collaboration and Social
  • User Experience
  • Deployment
  • Content Management

Advantages

The advantages of CloudMe are as follows −

  • We can easily download
  • It provides Music player with web applications
  • It support for the Android and the iOS
  • There are more sharing options

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of CloudMe are as follows −

  • The data does not get encrypted with the server
  • Upload speed is very low.
  • Maximum storage limit of 500 GB based on the consumer plan

Differences

The major differences between CloudMe and Backblaze B2 are as follows −

CloudMeBackblaze B2
CloudMe was launched in the year 2011 by CloudMe ABBackblaze B2 was launched in the year 2015 by Backblaze Incorporation.
CloudMe offers free storage space of 3 GB.Backblaze B2 offers free storage space of 10 GB.
CloudMe offers maximum storage size of 500 GB.Backblaze B2 offers unlimited maximum storage size.
CloudMe allows 150 MB maximum file size for free and unlimited for premium accounts.Backblaze B2 maximum file size is not restricted.
CloudMe supports file versioning rarely.Backblaze B2 supports file versioning.
CloudMe has no band-width limit.Backblaze B2 has no band-width limit
CloudMe provides file hosting, file synchronization and cloud storage service.Backblaze B2 provides file hosting and cloud storage service..

Updated on: 23-Mar-2022

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