What are the differences between Backblaze B2 and MiMedia?

Data Storage File System Cloud Computing

Let us understand the concepts of Backblaze B2 and MiMedia 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.

MiMedia

MiMedia is a new approach for online backup and storage services developed in 2010. It is an innovative way to securely store, protect, accessibility and share our digital data over the cloud.

It also provides online backup, on demand access to all stored files instantly. We can also watch our favourite videos, stream your music, view photo galleries and much more with any computer or mobile device.

Features

The features of MiMedia are as follow −

MiMedia shares files and folders,
It can schedule backup
We can access anytime and from anywhere
Edit office document online
Remote Access
Desktop synchronous
File protection
Drag and drop support

Advantages

The advantages of MiMedia are as follows −

Interface usability
Customer service
Large free storage capacity
Encryption options
Organization features

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of MiMedia are as follows −

User interface is unfriendly
There is no sync folder
Advanced sharing options are not there
No versioning system
Trash bin is not available.
There is no client-side encryption

The operating system support includes Windows, iPhone, iPad. With regards to security, rest file encryption, SSL secure data transfer, Encrypted storage, 256-bit Encryption is included.

Differences

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

Backblaze B2	MiMedia
Backblaze B2 was launched in the year 2015 by Backblaze Incorporation.	It was launched by MiMedia LLC in 2010.
Backblaze B2 offers free storage space of 10 GB.	It offer 10 GB storage space for free
Backblaze B2 offers unlimited maximum storage size.	The Maximum storage capacity in MiMedia is 2TB
Backblaze B2 maximum file size is not restricted.	The maximum file size in MiMedia is 5GB.
It provides file hosting service and cloud storage service.	MiMedia is cloud storage and provides backup service.
Backblaze files are not locally encrypted.	MiMedia files are encrypted at the server.
Backblaze has append-only support.	MiMedia does not have appended only support.
Backblaze provides more security	MiMedia provides less security comparatively.
Backblaze B2 supports file versioning.	MiMedia does not support file versioning
It stores all types of files	MiMedia used to store videos and images.