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In our 2026 comparison of Backblaze Personal Backup and Iperius Backup Basic, Iperius Backup Basic comes out ahead overall (weighted score 84% vs 82% for Backblaze Personal Backup). Backblaze Personal Backup is rated 4.0/5 from 65 user reviews; Iperius Backup Basic is rated 4.2/5 from 56 user reviews. Backblaze Personal Backup starts at $9/month; Iperius Backup Basic has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Backblaze Personal Backup | Iperius Backup Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Backup & Recovery | Backup & Recovery |
| User rating | 4.0/5 (65 reviews) | 4.2/5 (56 reviews) |
| Starting price | $9/mo | Free plan |
| Listed features | 11 | 12 |
| Integrations | 4 | 4 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Ease of use | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Customer support | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 |
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Backblaze Personal Backup is a runner-up with a composite score of 82%.
Pricing: $9/mo (No Free Trial), a less accessible entry point than the leader.
Tied with a solid set of 11 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.0/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (2 Platforms: Windows, macOS).
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Iperius Backup Basic wins overall with a weighted score of 84% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Iperius Backup Basic has the most accessible pricing ($32/mo (No Free Trial)).
Tied with a solid set of 12 features.
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.2/5 stars.
Tied on platform availability (1 Platform: Windows).

Composite scores are within 5 points. Iperius Backup Basic edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. Iperius Backup Basic edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction.
Composite scores are within 5 points. Iperius Backup Basic edges ahead on sample-size-adjusted user satisfaction. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Backblaze Personal Backup is rated 4.0/5 from 65 user reviews. Iperius Backup Basic is rated 4.2/5 from 56 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Backblaze Personal Backup starts at $9/month. Iperius Backup Basic has a free plan. Backblaze Personal Backup has the lower entry price. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Backblaze Personal Backup does not list a free plan or trial; Iperius Backup Basic offers a free plan.
Backblaze Personal Backup supports Windows and macOS; Iperius Backup Basic supports Windows.
Backblaze Personal Backup has an ease-of-use rating of 4.0/5, Iperius Backup Basic has an ease-of-use rating of 4.2/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Iperius Backup Basic has become an essential part of our daily technology stack. Seamless integration options allow easy connection with our existing software tools. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our team adopted Backblaze Personal Backup to centralize our key project workflows. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Our team adopted Iperius Backup Basic to centralize our key project workflows. Responsive customer support and comprehensive documentation make troubleshooting easy. Delivers exactly what was promised with minimal friction and great overall stability.
Implementing Backblaze Personal Backup delivered noticeable efficiency improvements from week one. Flexible customization capabilities let us tailor features to match our exact workflows. Overall, it is a highly capable platform that delivers great value for our organization.
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