Backblaze B2vsGoogle Cloud Storage
How 10 AI models weigh Backblaze B2 against Google Cloud Storage on the 2 buying questions where both came up.
- Backblaze B2
- 55%of answers named it
- Google Cloud Storage
- 50%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 14–29times Backblaze B2 vs Google Cloud Storage, over 43 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 2–6toward Backblaze B2 vs Google Cloud Storage; 2 even
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 2 shared questions, every wording
| Model | Backblaze B2 | Google Cloud Storage | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 54% | 50% | 0–4 | Google Cloud Storage |
| GPT-6 Luna | 50% | 50% | 0–4 | Google Cloud Storage |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 50% | 46% | 1–3 | Google Cloud Storage |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 46% | 46% | 2–2 | Even |
| DeepSeek V4 Pro | 46% | 46% | 3–1 | Backblaze B2 |
| GLM-5.3 | 63% | 50% | 1–4 | Google Cloud Storage |
| Kimi K3 | 54% | 50% | 1–3 | Google Cloud Storage |
| MiniMax M3 | 71% | 63% | 4–2 | Backblaze B2 |
| Mistral Large 4 | 54% | 50% | 2–2 | Even |
| Nemotron 3 Ultra | 59% | 45% | 0–4 | Google Cloud Storage |
What the models say about Backblaze B2
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Very low storage cost and S3-compatible API, good for large volumes of uploads.
- GPT-6 Luna
Affordable S3-compatible object storage with dependable performance and useful lifecycle features.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Exceptionally affordable raw storage pricing with reliable S3-compatible APIs.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Cheapest reliable S3-compatible storage with low egress.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Affordable S3-compatible storage with generous free tier and low per-GB pricing.
- GLM-5.3
Cheapest storage, S3-compatible, free egress via Cloudflare.
- Kimi K3
Cheapest reliable storage with S3-compatible API.
- MiniMax M3
Cheapest S3-compatible storage, great for budget-conscious web apps.
- Mistral Large 4
Cheapest S3-compatible storage with simple, predictable pricing.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Lowest cost, simple pricing, S3-compatible API
What the models say about Google Cloud Storage
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Strong durability, global buckets, and clean signed-URL support for direct browser uploads.
- GPT-6 Luna
Reliable object storage with straightforward signed URLs, strong security controls, and excellent scaling.
- Gemini 4 Argon
High-performance, globally scalable object storage with strong Firebase and Google ecosystem ties.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Reliable, signed URLs, strong IAM; scales effortlessly.
- DeepSeek V4 Pro
Strong consistency, multi-regional options, and tight GCP ecosystem integration.
- GLM-5.3
Reliable, integrates well with GCP, strong signed URL tooling.
- Kimi K3
Reliable, fast, integrates well with GCP-based backends.
- MiniMax M3
Strong global CDN integration and reliable performance for media uploads.
- Mistral Large 4
Excellent performance and deep integration with Google ecosystem.
- Nemotron 3 Ultra
Excellent performance, global edge, strong integration
Tracked since October 25, 2026. Each time the panel answers these questions again, both shares are added here.
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | Backblaze B2 | Google Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Best file storage for app uploads | 98% #1 | 97% #3 |
| Best cloud storage for businesses | 12% #17 | 3% #20 |