What are the differences between Backblaze B2 and pCloud?

Data Storage File System Cloud Computing

Let us understand the concepts of Backblaze B2 and pCloud 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.

pCloud

It is a personal cloud space where we can store our files and folders. It has a user-friendly interface. The software is available for any devices and platforms like iOS and Android devices, MacOSX, Windows OS, and all Linux distributions.

By installing pCloud on our computer system the application creates a secure virtual drive that expands our local storage space.

Every change that we can make in our pCloud is seen immediately on our system, phone or tablet. All our devices are instantly synchronized and we have direct file access to any update that we do. The cloud storage solution offers web extensions for Google Chrome and Firefox.

Features

The features of pCloud are as follows −

Lifetime Subscription
pCloud Crypto
Access on all devices
Share and collaborate
Unbreakable security
Collaboration Tools
Access Controls or Permissions
Document Management
Search or Filter
File Sharing
API
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Unlimited Upload and Download Speed

Advantages

The advantages of pCloud are as follows −

With PCloud’s rewind system we never lose a file ever again
Protects sensitive files
Convenient File Management
Easily stores the files from other online platforms.
User friendly mobile App
Easy access to the files
Easy to set up.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of pCloud are as follows −

Syncing can be a problem with pCloud
It is taking a long time for Desktop synchronization.
It requires good internet connection.

Differences

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

pCloud	Backblaze B2
pCloud was launched in the year 2013 by pCloud AG.	Backblaze B2 was launched in the year 2015 by Backblaze Incorporation.
pCloud offers 10 GB free storage space.	Backblaze B2 offers free storage space of 10 GB.
pCloud offers 2 TB storage size.	Backblaze B2 offers unlimited maximum storage size.
pCloud maximum file size is unlimited.	Backblaze B2 maximum file size is not restricted.
pCloud supports file versioning.	Backblaze B2 supports file versioning.
pCloud files are encrypted at servers.	Backblaze files are not locally encrypted.
pCloud does not provide append-only support.	Backblaze B2 provides append-only support.
pCloud provides file sharing, cloud storage service and backup service.	Backblaze B2 provides file hosting and cloud storage service.
pCloud supported file versioning	Backblaze B2 also supports file versioning
pCloud provides client side encryption	Backblaze B2 does not provide client side encryption.